Ryan Phillippe reveals he almost starred alongside Natalie Portman as Anakin Skywalker in 'Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones' — but was considered too old for the part, which went to Hayden ...

This article was originally published on winteriscoming.net as Ryan Phillippe reflects on losing the role of Anakin Skywalker: "What a dream that would've been".

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 ...

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.

Ryan Phillippe is still wistful over losing his 'dream role' in the Star Wars prequels ... but the 50-year-old actor was 27 when he auditioned to play Anakin Skywalker just two years earlier.

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 ...