Just found this (though it's rather old): Anakin Impresses On Episode II. I'll just quote the whole thing here rather than making you scroll far down on the page.
Star Wars: Episode II casting director Robin Gurland told the official Star Wars Web site that star Hayden Christensen is living up to expectations as Anakin Skywalker. "He amazes me every time," Gurland told the site. "He has some tricky, tricky scenes ... very complicated scenes."
Gurland added, "The arc that he's creating not only has to go through this film, but the next one, and there's a lot of texture to it. And again, the way that this is composed, [director] George [Lucas] writes in these vignettes, and you have to really be able to play within a certain scene, but then carry it forth. For an actor who is carrying it forth in one or two films, it's very difficult. It's a very emotional balance that Hayden's playing. And he can't really give away too much on this one, because the next one is really when it's going to come into play. He is one of the strongest actors I've come across in a long, long time. And it's not just my opinion. People are constantly coming up to me on set and saying, 'Do you know how good he is?' Yes, I do. And these are other actors. It's the ultimate compliment when another actor says, 'This kid is something!'"
Sunday, February 17, 2002
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