Star Wars: The Last Jedi - 8 Fan Theories That Make Appalling Sense
3. Anakin Will Return As A Force Ghost
The Theory
There were no Force ghosts in Episode VII, but could that be about to change now that the Force has awakened? That could make for some mind-blowing cameos.
One of them, if the Internet buzz is to be believed, will be the otherworldly return of Hayden Christensen's Anakin Skywalker to visit his troubled grandson, Kylo Ren.
The Evidence
Anakin's return in Force ghost form would make sense for the story as his appearance could have a major impact on Ren and potentially convince him to defect to the light (presuming that theory about him being a double agent is hogwash).
Force ghosts are a real possibility in The Last Jedi given that there was an "awakening" in the previous movie, and Anakin - as a character who embodies light and dark - has to be the number one candidate to return as one.
The bulk of the evidence supporting this theory comes from concept art that was kicking about ahead of Episode VII, depicting a ghostly Anakin with Vader elements.
It looks as though a Christensen cameo was considered for The Force Awakens at some point, so perhaps this idea was saved for the sequel.