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Obi-Wan Kenobi is an upcoming Star Wars series by Lucasfilm. It will center on Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi, with Ewan McGregor reprising his role from prequel trilogy.[1] It is set to premiere on Disney+ on May 27, 2022 with two episodes, and will conclude on June 22, 2022.
Premise
During the reign of the Galactic Empire, former Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi embarks on a crucial mission. Kenobi must confront allies turned enemies and face the wrath of the Empire.[2]
Cast
- Ewan McGregor as Obi-Wan Kenobi[1][3]
- Hayden Christensen as Darth Vader[4]
- Moses Ingram as Reva[5]
- Joel Edgerton as Owen Lars[5]
- Bonnie Piesse as Beru Whitesun Lars[5]
- Kumail Nanjiani as TBA[5]
- Indira Varma as Imperial Officer[6]
- Rupert Friend as The Grand Inquisitor[7]
- O'Shea Jackson as TBA[5]
- Sung Kang as Fifth Brother[5]
- Simone Kessell as TBA[5]
- Benny Safdie as Nari[5][8]
- Maya Erskine as TBA[9]
- Rory Ross as TBA[10]
- Vivien Lyra Blair as Leia Organa[11]
- Jimmy Smits as Bail Organa[12]
- Grant Freely as Luke Skywalker
- Rya Kihlstedt as Fourth Sister[13]
Development
Announcements
There have been rumors about the series for years, and according to Cinelinx's sources on August 16, 2019, the concept of the series is moving to the Disney+ streaming service. It has also been reported that McGregor has signed on to reprise the role of Obi-Wan Kenobi, a role he inherited from Alec Guinness and played in the prequel films. An official announcement was made during the Disney D23 event on August 23, with Ewan McGregor confirming that he will reprise his role.[3] On March 29, 2021, Lucasfilm revealed the main cast of the series.[5]
On May 11, 2021, McGregor confirmed that filming had officially begun.[14]
Filming officially wrapped on August 16, 2021.[15]
According to Kathleen Kennedy, the original scripts were far too bleak, and production had to be paused in order to do a rewrite that gives the series a more hopeful and uplifting story.[16]
On February 17, 2022, Variety reported that John Williams scored the theme music for the series, while the composer for the series has yet to be determined.[17]
On April 22, 2022, Vanity Fair reported that Natalie Holt would compose the score for the series.[18]
Episodes
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deborah Chow | Joby Harold Stuart Beattie Hossein Amini |
May 27, 2022 | |
| 2 | Deborah Chow | Joby Harold | May 27, 2022 | |
| 3 | Deborah Chow | Joby Harold Hannah Friedman Hossein Amini Stuart Beattie |
June 1, 2022 | |
| 4 | Deborah Chow | Joby Harold Hannah Friedman |
June 8, 2022 | |
| 5 | Deborah Chow | Joby Harold Andrew Stanton |
June 15, 2022 | |
| 6 | Deborah Chow | Joby Harold | June 22, 2022 | |
Videos
Gallery
Promotional
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Screenshots
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Ewan McGregor Reportedly Back As Obi-Wan Kenobi For Disney+ Star Wars Series". Empire. Retrieved on August 16, 2019.
- ↑ "Disney+ Adds a Synopsis For Obi-Wan Kenobi Series". SuperHeroHype. Retrieved on March 23, 2022.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "D23 Expo 2019 Ewan McGregor returns as Obi Wan Announcement - Disney+ Show". YouTube. Retrieved on August 24, 2019.
- ↑ "Future Lucasfilm Projects Revealed". starwars.com (December 10, 2020).
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.8 Production begins soon on Obi-Wan Kenobi, a special event series coming to #DisneyPlus.
- ↑ Obi-Wan Kenobi Series: ‘Game Of Thrones’ & ‘For Life’ Star Indira Varma Set To Join Disney+ ‘Star Wars’ Spinoff
- ↑ "Obi-Wan Kenobi Teaser Trailer: First Look at Disney+ Star Wars Series". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved on March 9, 2022.
- ↑ EXCLUSIVE: Benny Safdie’s character in Obi-Wan Kenobi revealed
- ↑ ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’: Disney+ Star Wars Series Adds ‘PEN 15’ Star Maya Erskine
- ↑ Obi-Wan Kenobi Actor Rory Ross Says All The Right Things Star Wars Fans Want To Hear
- ↑ Details on Kenobi Characters and Casting (Exclusive)
- ↑ Jimmy Smits returns as Bail Organa in Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi!
- ↑ "Obi-Wan Kenobi Images". Retrieved on May 5, 2022.
- ↑ Ewan McGregor Reveals Obi-Wan Show Look In New Interview
- ↑ Obi-Wan Kenobi Has Wrapped Filming | Exclusive Barside Buzz
- ↑ Original Script Story
- ↑ John Williams Returns to ‘Star Wars’ Universe with ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Theme (EXCLUSIVE)
- ↑ Obi-Wan Kenobi Composer Natalie Holt Reveals “Haunting” Approach
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