THEN AND NOW: The cast of the 'Star Wars' prequels 15 years later

Bryn GelbartMay 18, 2020, 20:31 IST

Ewan McGregor starred in the "Star Wars" prequel series.Lucasfilm; Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP

"Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith," the final film in the prequel trilogy, came out 15 years ago.
Some lead actors from the trilogy, like Natalie Portman and Ewan McGregor, have gone on to have highly successful careers.
Hayden Christensen started on television, but "Star Wars" boosted him to the big screen.
Stars like Liam Neeson, Samuel L. Jackson, and Christopher Lee had thriving acting careers before and after the prequels.
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It's been 15 years since the final entry in the "Star Wars" prequels, "Revenge of the Sith," was released. At the time, the cast was filled with a mix of both experienced and new actors.

Here's what the cast of the prequel trilogy is up to now.

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Lee continued his successful acting career well into his 90s.

Christopher Lee died in 2015 at the age of 93. Pier Marco Tacca/Getty Images

Christopher Lee joined "Star Wars" as Count Dooku in "Attack of the Clones."

Christopher Lee as Count Dooku. Lucasfilm/"Attack of the Clones"

After "Star Wars," Smits continued his successful TV career.

Jimmy Smits is a successful TV actor. Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP

Jimmy Smits is a TV actor who played Senator Bail Organa in the prequels.

Jimmy Smits as Bail Organa. 20th Century Fox/Lucasfilm

Knightley is now an Oscar- and Golden Globe-nominated actress.

Keira Knightley was nominated for her roles in "Pride and Prejudice" and "The Imitation Game." Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images

Keira Knightley made a brief appearance in "The Phantom Menace."

Keira Knightley in "The Phantom Menace." LucasFilm

Neeson has continued his extremely successful acting career.

Liam Neeson is an Oscar-nominated actor. Jimmy Olsen/MediaPunch ***NO SPAIN*** /IPX

Liam Neeson was a memorable part of "The Phantom Menace."

Liam Neeson in "The Phantom Menace." Lucasfilm

Jackson has continued to work with long-time collaborators like Disney and Quentin Tarantino.

Samuel L. Jackson is part of the MCU. Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

Samuel L. Jackson was cast as Mace Windu at the height of his career.

Samuel L. Jackson as Mace Windu. Lucasfilm

Portman went on to win two Golden Globes and an Academy Award for her acting work.

Natalie Portman is a successful actress and director. Robyn Beck/AFP/Getty Images

Natalie Portman was a teenager when "The Phantom Menace" was filmed.

Natalie Portman in "Attack of the Clones." 20th Century Fox/Lucasfilm

McGregor has continued acting in films and on TV shows — and he's also done some directing.

Ewan McGregor is an actor and director. Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP

The "Star Wars" prequels helped boost Ewan McGregor to international fame.

Ewan McGregor as Obi-Wan Kenobi. 20th Century Fox

Christensen has continued his film career.

Hayden Christensen at Disneyland's Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. Richard Harbaugh/Disneyland Resort via Getty Images

Hayden Christensen was a child actor on Canadian TV before starring in "Attack of the Clones" (2002).

Hayden Christensen in "Revenge of the Sith." Lucasfilm

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