Charlie Hunnam's near-miss as Star Wars' Anakin revealed

In a recent flashback to Hollywood's what-ifs, actor Charlie Hunnam, known for "Sons of Anarchy" and "Pacific Rim," revealed he was nearly cast as Anakin Skywalker in "Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones." The role, of course, ultimately went to Hayden Christensen. During an interview, Hunnam recounted his nerve-wracking meeting with George Lucas and his intuition that the part wouldn't be his. Despite the initial miss, both Hunnam and Christensen have found success, with Christensen experiencing a resurgence in popularity in the Star Wars universe through appearances in Disney+ series like "Obi-Wan Kenobi" and "Ahsoka." Hunnam's reflection prompts thoughts on how different the Star Wars landscape might be if he had been the face of Anakin Skywalker.

It's a matter of speculation, as casting choices often lead to widely different portrayals of characters. Hunnam has displayed his acting chops in various roles, so it's possible he could have brought a unique interpretation to Anakin Skywalker, but whether it would have been successful or well-received by the Star Wars community is a hypothetical scenario that fans can only imagine.