Follow us on Google News
Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed
Hayden Christensen couldn’t simply figure out his steps while filming George Lucas’sStar Warsprequel trilogy. Christensen kept falling frequently, especially during the filming ofStar Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones. In a resurfaced bloopers gag reel, Natalie Portman is seen having way too much fun at Christensen’s misery.
Christensen and Portman played the protagonists Anakin Skywalker and Padmé Amidala respectively in Lucas’s prequel films. They are the parents of the original trilogy characters Luke and Leia, played by Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher.
Star WarsPrequel Trilogy Bloopers Show Hayden Christensen’s Clumsiness
Hayden Christensen‘s clumsy falls andNatalie Portman‘s infectious laughs were the highlights of the bloopers fromStar Wars: Attack of the Clones. Fans found these scenes precious, especially since the dangerous Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader looked adorable in these scenes. While fans were not completely satisfied with the pairing of Christensen and Portman in the film, this video could change some of their minds.
WATCH: Star Wars Panel with Hayden Christensen & Rosario Dawson at Fan Expo Philadelphia 2024 (VIDEO)
In one of the scenes, he is battling with Count Dooku when he loses his balance in a lightsaber swing and falls forward. In another scene, the poor guy falls flat on his stomach when trying to chase a bunch of slippery bounty hunters. In acombination scene with Portman, he tries to make a swift exit from Padmé’s bed chambers only to trip and fall once again.
Fans came up with some hilarious comments under the video posted onYouTube. One fan suggested that it explained why Obi-Wan decided to cut off the limbs of Anakin in the film. Another wondered how Anakin was supposed to bring balance to the force when he couldn’t balance his own body. One fan made an interesting play on theStar Warsmantra.
Another fan joked that the name Skywalker became questionable after seeing these blooper scenes. A fan found the actor’s clumsiness adorable while another commented on how Portman’s laugh in these scenes made them happy. Some of the fan reactions read:
I can see why Obi-Wan cut off Anakin’s limbs. They are useless as hell.– @Mudkip971
How is anakin supposed to bring balance to the force when he can’t balance his own body.– @Cre8iveGaming3
May the floor be with you.– @Ryhethse
now the name Skywalker is very questionable….lol– @CaptainPikeachu
Hayden is so clumsy, it’s adorable– @Nihaal_Lp
Natalie makes me so happy. Her laugh is just one that makes you smile.– @amritpannu
Besides seeing Christensen tripping over, slipping, or smashing onto the floor, the video also contained some of the funniest bloopers in the film. For example, when theBlack Swanactress asks Christensen to let her go, even when the actor forgets to grab hold of her hand. Or when Anakin cries out,“God, that’s hot!”while drinking a soup on Naboo with Padmé.
Hayden Christensen Injured Himself A Lot While Filming Lightsaber Duels
Hayden Christensen shared with Star Wars Insider Magazine that filming the lightsaber scenes in the movie was very painful. He shared that he felt like dealing with real swords in those scenes. In particular, the iconic duel between his character andEwan McGregor‘s Obi-Wan Kenobi required an enormous amount of training with stunt coordinator Nick Gillard.
“It got inappropriate very quickly”: The Attack of the Clones Scene That Made Things Super Awkward Between Natalie Portman and Hayden Christensen
Along with the duels, the actor also had toperform some intense stunts. He was asked to ride a reek, fly a speeder, and had to jump and run a lot. He shared that his athletic nature helped him to do the scenes. He shared withStar Wars Insider:
“l have a bit of an athletic background, so l was able to pick it up. I went home with a few bruises.”
Despite Christensen’s best efforts, his role in the prequel trilogy was heavily criticized. He became a meme material for fans for many years before his films gained some sympathy from new generationStar Warsfans.
AllStar Warsprequel trilogy films are now available for streaming on Disney+.
Hashim Asraff
Senior Writer
Articles Published :3017
Hashim Asraff is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,800 articles published on celebrity culture, comic book movies, and major TV franchises. With a background in Sociology and a keen interest in pop culture, Hashim brings a unique lens to breaking news stories, character deep-dives, film rankings, and fan-driven perspectives.His coverage often includes the MCU, DCU, hit network shows, and celebrity profiles, giving readers a rich blend of entertainment and analysis. A longtime fan of crime and investigative series, Hashim has watched thousands of episodes of NCIS, Criminal Minds, Law & Order: SVU, Bones, Blue Bloods, and The RookieA passionate storyteller and wordsmith, Hashim has also worked as a ghostwriter and managed multiple social media handles. He brought his writing expertise to FandomWire to also pursue his lifelong love for cinema and television.
