Ryan Phillippe has made peace with losing Anakin Skywalker role in “Star Wars”: 'What a dream that would've been' Hayden Christensen ultimately wielded the lightsaber in the prequel movies.

Ryan Phillippe has made peace with the rejection he received for an important role in the Star Wars. Philippe recalled giving auditions for Anakin Skywalker back in 90s for the franchise.

The Force was not with Ryan Phillippe when he auditioned for Anakin Skywalker in the Star Wars franchise, but he has since made peace with losing out on the role. "But I think things happen for a ...

The Force was not with Ryan Phillippe when he auditioned for Anakin Skywalker in the Star Wars franchise, but he has since made peace with losing out on the role. Phillippe famously came close to ...

The Force was not with Ryan Phillippe when he auditioned for Anakin Skywalker in the Star Wars franchise, but he has since made peace with losing out on the role. Phillippe famously came close to ...