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 ...

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 ...

Ryan Phillippe is still wistful over losing his 'dream role' in the Star Wars prequels 25 years ago. Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones might have been released in the year 2002 ...

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 getting used to his new normal ... Phillippe was 29 when he came close to landing Anakin in the “Star Wars” franchise before being deemed too old to play opposite Natalie ...

Ryan Phillippe's seven-year age gap with Natalie ... recalled coming quite close to playing adult Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones. However, a seven-year age ...

Ryan Phillippe's seven-year age gap with Natalie Portman knocked him out of the running to play adult Anakin Skywalker Hayden Christensen, who is one year apart in age from Portman, ended up landing ...