Paul Thomas Anderson’s blockbuster “One Battle After Another” has seen DiCaprio emerge as one of Hollywood’s essential talents over the last three decades. Despite portraying a range of characters from lovesick heroes to sinister plantation owners, the actor has not yet ventured into space epics. To the dismay of some film enthusiasts, a DiCaprio-starring sci-fi series almost came to be, as he nearly became the iconic character of Anakin Skywalker, famously known as Darth Vader, in “Star Wars.”
This surprising information surfaced during a 2015 discussion with ShortList. It may unsettle many devoted fans of the franchise, especially those who first encountered the “Star Wars” saga with Hayden Christensen taking on the role of Anakin Skywalker. For some, a switch from Christensen to DiCaprio could have been embraced, given that Christensen’s portrayal faced critique from both reviewers and long-time fans.
However, the hypothetical exchange of Christensen for DiCaprio as The Chosen One in “Star Wars” Episode II and III presents an intriguing “what if” scenario with immense consequences throughout cinematic history, not only altering the narrative of beloved rogue Jedi but also possibly depriving the character of some of its finest portrayals. With no rumors suggesting DiCaprio’s appearance in forthcoming Star Wars projects, such conjecture will rely solely on the actor’s reflections regarding the franchise’s impact on his recent works, as he mentioned on The
