Hayden Christensen responded to rumors about a standalone Darth Vader film, stating that he would be happy to return to "Star Wars," but emphasized that these reports are currently just rumors. He did not confirm any standalone film or signing news.
These rumors gained more traction starting in August. The website Star Wars Gaming claimed at the time that Disney and Lucasfilm were pushing for Hayden's return, with both parties in the final stages before signing a multi-film contract that included a standalone Darth Vader movie. These claims have not been confirmed by Hayden.
During a red carpet interview with E! News, Hayden addressed questions about a standalone Darth Vader film by smiling and dismissing them as mere rumors. When pressed further by the reporter, he stated that he would be delighted to return to the franchise but reiterated that current reports remain just rumors.
Prior to these rumors, Lucasfilm had already announced its new leadership, with Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan serving as co-presidents.
Hayden previously reprised his roles as Anakin Skywalker and Darth Vader in the Disney+ series "Obi-Wan" and "Ahsoka." The prequel trilogy depicted Anakin's journey from aspiring Jedi Knight to falling to the dark side, while the original trilogy portrayed Vader's ultimate redemption as he saved his son, Luke Skywalker, from the Emperor.