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The first teaser for Disney+’s newest Star Wars series, “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” is finally here. The show – which sees Ewan McGregor return to the role of Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi for the first time since 2005’s “Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith” – was first announced back in 2019. But the project was mired by development issues and then COVID-19-related delays, which led some fans to worry it had been canceled.
Directed by Deborah Chow and written by Joby Harold, the series features a mix of cast from the prequel films, including Joel Edgerton and Bonnie Piesse as Luke Skywalker’s Uncle Owen and Aunt Beru, as well as brand-new characters and actors. It also marks the return of Hayden Christensen to the role of Darth Vader, aka Anakin Skywalker. Keep reading to see everything we know about the series so far.
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"Obi-Wan Kenobi" Plot
The new show picks up 10 years after the events of “Revenge of the Sith.” With the Jedi Order mostly destroyed, Obi-Wan has gone into hiding on Tatooine, where he can watch over one of Darth Vader’s children, Luke, from afar. Luke lives a simple life on his Uncle Owen’s moisture farm. But the Empire wants to find the remaining Jedi once and for all, putting Obi-Wan, Luke, and all of Tatooine in danger.
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"Obi-Wan Kenobi" Cast
The new series combines returning cast from the 2000s prequel series with brand-new actors and characters. McGregor returns in the title role and is joined by Hayden Christensen as Vader. Though Joel Edgerton is now a critically acclaimed actor and director, when he was first cast in 2002’s “Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones” as Owen Lars, he was just beginning his career. Similarly, Bonnie Piesse was a teenager when George Lucas cast her as Beru Lars.
Rupert Friend (“Pride & Prejudice”) joins the cast as The Grand Inquisitor, a character previously seen on the animated series “Star Wars Rebels.” Moses Ingram (“The Queen’s Gambit”) plays Reva, another Inquisitor and new character. Sung Kang (“Fast & Furious”) plays the Fifth Brother, an Inquisitor who also appeared on “Star Wars Rebels.” Rounding out the cast are “Eternals” star Kumail Nanjiani; O’Shea Jackson Jr., who played his father, Ice Cube, in “Straight Outta Compton”; Simone Kessell; “Uncut Gems” director Benny Safdie; “PEN15” star Maya Erskine; and Rory Ross in undisclosed roles.
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Star Wars Cameos
Fans have speculated that other fan favorites from the Star Wars prequel series might return for the new show. Liam Neeson’s Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn died at the end of “Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace” but could appear on the new show as a Force ghost who communicates with Obi-Wan. Jar Jar Binks, the infamous Gungan character fans love to hate, technically made it out of the prequel series alive and could also make a cameo in the new show. Viewers will have to wait and see.
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"Obi-Wan Kenobi" Music
The first teaser trailer makes use of the iconic “Duel of the Fates” music from “The Phantom Menace,” which was used throughout the prequel series and written by legendary composer John Williams. Williams composed the music for all nine Star Wars films in the Skywalker Saga. He also composed the main theme of the “Obi-Wan Kenobi” show, his first work for a Star Wars television project.
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"Obi-Wan Kenobi" Release Date
The first episode of “Obi-Wan Kenobi” will hit Disney+ on May 25. The series will have six episodes.
