The upcoming streaming series, Obi-Wan, is set to add to the growing list of Star Wars content and series on Disney+ and will now feature Hayden Christensen reprising his role as Anakin Skywalker or Darth Vader, according to Deadline. Christensen was last depicted as Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith in 2005. 

Christensen’s return to the character was announced at the 2020 Disney Investors Day Presentation amongst the various Star Wars announcements for Disney+. Currently, the Obi-Wan series will also feature Ewan McGregor (Trainspotting) reprising the titular role he once portrayed in the prequel Star Wars trilogy. 

Hayden Christensen returns as Darth Vader, joining Ewan McGregor in OBI-WAN KENOBI. The Original Series begins 10 years after the dramatic events of Revenge of the Sith, and is coming to #DisneyPlus. pic.twitter.com/9WR2npRUkk

— Star Wars (@starwars) December 10, 2020

Currently, the upcoming Star Wars spin-off series for Disney+ does not possess a premiere date on the streaming service.