George Lucas officially announces the development of Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones as the second installment of the prequel trilogy.
George Lucas begins working on the script for Attack of the Clones, focusing on the development of the storyline and characters.
Hayden Christensen is cast to play the role of Anakin Skywalker, the film's protagonist.
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones premieres worldwide, marking its public release.