It’s a fascinating prospect for a series given that the period between Episodes 3 and 4 allows so much room for worldbuilding and expansion, and while there’s definitely a tinge of nostalgia involved in the making of this show, I believe it could bring interesting new elements to the lore while still keeping fans happy (something which has proven increasingly difficult to do). We don’t know whether or not this will tie in with the announced Ashokaseries starring Rosario Dawson in the title role, but given she and Obi-Wan were friends during The Clone Wars series, it’s possible we’ll get the two onscreen together for the first time in live-action.Īs great as fan service is, the most exciting thing to me about this trailer is that it hints at a greater exploration of the Jedi. Outside of books and some video games, the inner workings of The Jedi have rarely been explored on a deep level, so doing so in the Obi-Wan series could offer casual viewers something new and exciting. What are the stresses of Jedi like? Do different Jedi struggle with the morality of their actions within the star systems? Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) in Lucasfilm’s OBI-WAN KENOBI, exclusively on Disney+.
Ian McDiarmid’s Palpatine could also feasibly make an appearance as well and, as with any Star Wars show, we have some new characters in play. In the trailer, We see McGregor’s Obi-Wan Kenobi grieving over the loss of his Padawan Anakin Skywalker to the Dark Side, returning to Tatooine, and continuing to fight the forces of evil alongside the Jedi. RELATED: MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE 7 AND 8 REPORTED TO END TOM CRUISE’S ETHAN HUNT STORY IN EPIC FASHION It makes perfect sense to center a television show about the beloved character and bring McGregor back to the role so fans can finally see what Obi-Wan was up to in the intervening years between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope. As derided as the prequels may be, Ewan McGregor’s performance as a younger Obi-Wan Kenobi has been a consistent point of praise among longtime fans and critics.