The young actor told Newsround's Lizo Mzimba how he learnt to fight with the famous Jedi weapon.
He said it was really hard work and very like learning dance steps.
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He said: "It was just every kid's dream. I can't wait to go back and train for Episode 3."
The lightsabre gave Hayden a "good workout" because it's so heavy and he had to learn how to swing it just right.
All in all he reckoned it was "absolutely thrilling!"
Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones opens in the UK on 16 May.
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