"Anakin Can't Be Redeemed": 20 Years Ago, George Lucas Explained Why Darth Vader Hero Worship Is So Misguided

Warning! This article contains SPOILERS for Andor season 2, episode 3.There's no doubt that Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vaderhas become perhaps the most recognizable character of all time, but this Star Warsvillain is far from a hero, something even George Lucas himself has attested to. As a villain who's been around for nearly 50 years now, having been established in one of the most iconic movies ever made, Vader is now a pure cultural icon. The admiration for his character, however, has seemed to forget his villainous identity over time.