How much weight did Hayden Christensen gain?

I just consumed as many calories as possible. I put on 25 or 30 pounds to fill out that (Darth Vader) suit.” The 41-year-old actor explained it took nine months for him to bulk up and he tried to maintain his new physique after filming on the ‘Star Wars’ show wrapped, but he ended up going to back to his old ways.

Did Hayden Christensen bulk up?

Hayden Christensen Had to Bulk Up by 30 Pounds to Play Darth Vader in Obi-Wan Kenobi. Returning to the role of Vader after 17 years, Hayden Christensen had to put in a lot of work to get back in Vader’s suit.

How much did Hayden Christensen weigh in Star Wars?

I was constantly exerting myself so it was never a concern that I shouldn’t eat such and such a type of food. It was definitely a concerted effort. I put on 25 pounds. I went from 160 pounds to 185 pounds.