The rumor that Hayden Christensen will return as Darth Vader in Star Wars: Episode VIII has taken over the Internet quickly. In the Star Wars prequel films, Hayden Christensen has portrayed Anakin Skywalker, a Force-sensitive Human male serving the Galactic Republic as a Jedi.

Anakin Skywalker is the Jedi who is supposed to later become Darth Vader, the Sith Lord serving the Galactic Empire. The coming back of the memorable villain of the big screen is now a possibility. Even if the prequels were not as popular as the original three movies, and Hayden Christensen was not really loved by all Star Wars fans, a coming back of Vader may add some excitement.

But what exactly gave birth to this rumor?

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