If you change the perspective a bit, Anakin became good again. After throwing the Emperor to save his son, that’s quite a good deed. Even though he may be 100% Dark side, he still has good in him. So the random guy smiling and creeping us out is Hayden Christensen and the OUT-perspective force ghost in Lucas’ “original idea” (which then was replaced with a peverted force ghost, Good job Lucasfilm.) is Sebastian Shaw.
Now i like 1997 special edition best. Sebastian shaw now is the ghost of anakin to me. (screams YEAH at top of lungs)
Very nice to hear this! It’s also my favorite version of the ending. Q2 recreated this ending in HD for his hybrid edit of Return of the Jedi. You should check it out. I used his ending (the 1997 ending) in my edit. Sebastian Shaw as Anakin and Victory Celebration music 😃