RE Anakin:
Using Christensen in TROS might actually convince me to accept Christensen in ROTJ. Though I’d rather see a fanmade ROTJ Christensen ghost that improves on the hack job from 2004.
Also, I…really don’t like aged Hayden in any capacity.
While I liked aged Hayden (as an option), I do agree with the overall sentiment. A more convincing ROTJ Hayden with a happier expression on his face would be get me to enjoy it.
However, I don’t find Shaw to be a “masturbatory fan fantasy,” (anymore than the rest of TROS, anyway). It’s very much a fan desire to see something that fits with the OOT more than the SE. Heck, it’d probably win over a bunch of people.