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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Kevin E G Perry

Charlie Hunnam had ‘awkward’ meeting with George Lucas about playing Anakin Skywalker

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Charlie Hunnam has recalled an “awkward” meeting with Star Wars creator George Lucas when he was being considered to play Anakin Skywalker.

The part eventually went to Hayden Christensen, who played the villainous character in the 2002 prequel film Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones and its 2005 follow-up Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith.

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