<P> Stock footage of Christensen was used in the 2004 DVD - release edition of Return of the Jedi , where he was inserted to replace Sebastian Shaw as the ghost of the redeemed Anakin Skywalker . This was one of the most controversial changes . Lucas wanted Anakin 's inner person to return to who he was before he turned to the dark side . Christensen insisted this was done without his knowledge , an act that was confirmed by Lucasfilm itself in the featurette `` Return of the Jedi : What has changed ? '' as seen on the official website to commemorate the 2006 DVDs . </P>
<P> Stock footage of Christensen was used in the 2004 DVD - release edition of Return of the Jedi , where he was inserted to replace Sebastian Shaw as the ghost of the redeemed Anakin Skywalker . This was one of the most controversial changes . Lucas wanted Anakin 's inner person to return to who he was before he turned to the dark side . Christensen insisted this was done without his knowledge , an act that was confirmed by Lucasfilm itself in the featurette `` Return of the Jedi : What has changed ? '' as seen on the official website to commemorate the 2006 DVDs . </P>
who played the ghost of anakin skywalker in episode 6
who played the ghost of anakin skywalker in episode 6
Sebastian Shaw
Sebastian Shaw