Perhaps one of the most hotly requested returns in the entirety of theStar Warsfandom has finally been confirmed. Hayden Christensen, famous for playing Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader inAttack of the ClonesandRevenge of the Sith, will officially step back in as the dark lord himself in the upcoming Disney+ seriesObi-Wan Kenobi.

TheStar WarsTwitter account made the announcement as part of a substantial reveal of several new shows and other properties during the 2020 Disney Investor Day. Along with confirming both the timeline and the involvement of Ewan McGregor (which, granted,wasn’t exactly unknown at this point), the account proudly offered the casting news, saying “Hayden Christensen returns as Darth Vader, joining Ewan McGregor inOBI-WAN KENOBI. The Original Series begins 10 years after the dramatic events ofRevenge of the Sith, and is coming to #DisneyPlus.”

Christensen’s performance as Anakin was largely divisive at the time, but many have grown fond of his take on the character over time, and this announcement could serve as vindication for those who thought he got unfair treatment from a large number ofStar Warsfans. A chance like this to return to the role with a new director could be exactly the kind of opportunity he needed to take control of his image as Anakin. Plus, while we did technically get to see him asDarth VaderinEpisode III, Anakin hadn’t quite grown into the fearsome menace the galaxy eventually knew him to be. So it will be interesting to see where he goes with it.

While the confirmation that the show would take place 10 years afterEpisode IIIisn’t particularly groundbreaking new information, it’s helpful in giving context forwhere fans can expect the series to goin relation to other events in theStar Warsuniverse. For instance, sinceStar Wars Rebelsis set roughly 14 years afterRevenge of the Sith, certain events like Kenobi’s final confrontation with Maul will still have yet to occur. Meanwhile, there’s also a chance he could encounter Ahsoka at some point, and one final reunion between the two could give some satisfying closure toClone Warsfans.

Now with this exciting news, there’s also an overlooked question. Will James Earl Jones be the voice ofDarth Vaderagain? If so, how much freedom does that allow Christensen to play the character the way he wants? Difficult to say at this time, and hopefully more information is on its way to clear that up. Either way, it’s still a monumental announcement.

Fans are sure to have plenty to talk about as more announcements roll in, but this is bound to be one topic that keeps floating around everyStar Warsdiscussion for some time. Here’s hoping the wait doesn’t get much more difficult.