The actors discuss their deep connection to the franchise and the significance of props in a new interview.

Being cast as Anakin Skywalker was a childhood dream come true.

“I mean, getting to swing a lightsaber is pretty awesome,” Christensen said.

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“I got to keep a couple of them.

The actor adds that it helped foster a sense of ownership and pride in his work.

I really worked for that.

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I made jokes about it since day one.

I was like, ‘I just got this job because this jacket fits me.

Clearly, its all about the jacket.'”

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