Hayden Christensen says lightsaber work is his favorite part of returning as Anakin

Hayden Christensen says wielding a lightsaber is his favorite part of returning as Anakin Skywalker in Disney+’s “Ahsoka.” He told PEOPLE at D23 that lightsaber work was also one of his favorite parts of the “Star Wars” prequels.

Christensen has also reprised Anakin in “Obi-Wan Kenobi” and said he is grateful to keep telling the character’s stories. “Ahsoka” is set to return to Disney+ for its second season on Jan. 20.