Overview
- Multiple outlets on Monday relayed insider Daniel Richtman's claim, via SFFGazette, that Hayden Christensen is lined up for at least two more Anakin or Darth Vader projects beyond Ahsoka Season 2, a claim not confirmed by Lucasfilm.
- Ahsoka Season 2 has been delayed to early next year, and coverage says the show positions Anakin for a larger presence tied to the world of Peridea.
- Lucasfilm now operates under Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan after Kathleen Kennedy stepped down, and reporting notes Filoni tends to deploy Vader sparingly.
- Christensen has said he wants to continue exploring Anakin and Darth Vader and acknowledged earlier-era stories would likely require digital de‑aging.
- Industry writers point to Star Wars Celebration for any slate news while Disney lines up The Mandalorian and Grogu next and targets 2027 for Starfighter and the delayed Ahsoka return.