Obi-Wan Kenobi star Hayden Christensen has come out in support of co-star Moses Ingram after it was revealed the actress has been the subject of racist abuse on social media.
Christensen, who plays Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader in the Disney spin-off series, described the breakout star, as 'incredibly talented'.
The 28 year-old has received rave reviews for her role as Reva Sevander in the show, which debuted to record ratings on Disney+ in May.
"I've heard a little bit about that and, obviously, it really saddens me," Christensen told ET Online. "I think the world of Moses. She's not only a lovely person and human being, but an incredibly talented actress."
Star Wars fans were excited when news first broke that Ewan McGregor was reprising his role as the title character and reuniting with Christensen.
Christensen played nine-year-old Anakin Skywalker in 2002's Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones and 2005's Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith.
McGregor, meanwhile, first portrayed Obi-Wan in 1999's, Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace before appearing alongside Christensen in episodes II and III.
For 41-year old Christensen though, it's Ingram's name that could be on everyone's lips in the future.
"The first time I saw the first couple of episodes, I was blown away by her performance and just thought that the subtleties and nuances that she brought to this character were there and really impressive. I think she's done a great job and I think [Reva] is an important character and people will come to realise that."
McGregor, 51, has also voiced his dismay at the 'horrendous' messages Ingram has received.
"As the leading actor in the series, as executive producer on the series, [know] that we stand with Moses," he said.
"We love Moses. And if you're sending her bullying messages, you're no Star Wars fan in my mind. There's no place for racism in this world."
Earlier this year, meanwhile, Ingram admitted she knew little about Star Wars before joining the cast, but was aware of the franchise from a cultural point of view.
"I was definitely thrilled to join it. I did not know a lot about Star Wars, but I know culturally what Star Wars is, I know Vader, I know Obi-Wan," she said.
"I know a lot more now obviously than I did at the beginning, but it's still super exciting to join something that's been around for years and years and years. It's very cool, it's iconic."
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