Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi – All About Start, Cast, Story
With Obi Wan Kenobi starts today a new series from the star Wars-Universe at Disney+. After just before with Boba Fett Once a popular character from a galaxy far, far away got his own series, fans can now look forward to a reunion with another audience favourite.
Obi Wan Kenobi with Ewan McGregorwho, after around 17 years, slips back into his prime role as the Jedi Master from “Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith” from 2005.
We have put together the most important information about the new series, the cast, story details, the first trailer and much more for you here.
When is Obi-Wan Kenobi coming to Disney Plus?
The next Star Wars series, Obi-Wan Kenobi, is coming on May 27, 2022 on Disney+ at the start. The are shown 6 episodes of the miniseries as usual on a weekly basis. However, the first titles for the individual episodes are still subject to strict secrecy and should only be known shortly before the date.
Obi-Wan Kenobi: List of all episodes and dates of the miniseries
- Episode 1: Part I – Release date: May 27, 2022
- Episode 2: Part II – due date: May 27, 2022
- Episode 3: TBA – due June 3, 2022
- Episode 4: TBA – due June 10, 2022
- Episode 5: TBA – due June 17, 2022
- Episode 6: TBA – due June 24, 2022
How long is an episode of Obi-Wan Kenobi?
the The opening sequence is 42 minutes Listed on Disney+. This means that the individual episodes are on a similar level as in the successful series “The Mandalorian”. 35 to 45 minutes per episodeExceptions are the first and last episodes of a season with a running time of up to 55 minutes.
First Story Details: What is Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi About?
The action takes place ten years after the events Star Wars Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith and follows Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi, who at the time identified himself as Ben Kenobi on the desert planet of Tatooine located. After Obi-Wan’s student Anakin Skywalker had joined the dark side and to Darth Vader becomes, flees Obi-Wan Kenobi exiled to Tatooine.
While Ben Kenobi is concerned about the good of the still young Luke Skywalker takes care of his Uncle Owen Lars (Joel Edgerton) from Revenge of the Sith lives and grows up, the Jedi Knights threatened by the Empire. On Tatooine, Obi-Wan faces off against bounty hunters and other shady characters in the galaxy.
As an important opponent in the first trailers was already a Darth Vader reunion and the inquisitors confirmed who act as hit men on behalf of the dark Sith Lord and the Order 66 implement the Emperor’s plan to eliminate all Jedi Knights, including the entire Order.
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Trailer of Obi-Wan Kenobi on Disney+
are now first trailers arrived to the promising series, which with all sorts of surprises and known and new characters fueled the anticipation of the fans:
Cast: The Return of Darth Vader
Next to Ewan McGregor as Obi Wan Kenobi A number of other well-known characters from the “Star Wars” films have already been confirmed in advance, who will slip back into their roles at the time. Especially the encounter between Obi-Wan and his former Jedi student Anakin Skywalkerwho has now become the notorious adversary Darth Vader on the dark side of the force caused a veritable storm of enthusiasm among the fans.
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However, another popular villain will not be there: Darth Maul, which was originally planned as the major antagonist in the series, but was then scrapped in favor of Darth Vader. They are also new inquisitors from “Star Wars Rebels”. However, it remains unclear whether there will be a reunion with Liam Neeson as Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn will give. Possibly as a power spirit?
The list of already confirmed cast members and their characters in the “Obi-Wan Kenobi” series:
- Ewan McGregor as Obi Wan Kenobi
- Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker / Darth Vader
- Joel Edgerton as Owen Lars
- Bonnie Piesse as Beru Lars
- Rupert Friend as Grand Inquisitor (from “Star Wars Rebels”)
- Moses Ingram as Inquisitor Reva / Third Sister (from “Star Wars Rebels”)
- Sung Kang as Fifth Brother (from “Star Wars Rebels”)
- Grant Feely as young Luke Skywalker
- Indira Varma as Tia
- Kumail Nanjiani
- O’Shea Jackson Jr.
- Simone Kessell
- Benny Safdie
- Maya Erskine
- Rory Ross
Responsible for the implementation of the series Showrunner and director Deborah Chow responsible, who has already acted as a director for several episodes of “The Mandalorian”. Of the Soundtrack to the series comes from none other than him Star Wars legend John Williams.
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Will there be a 2nd season?
The Obi-Wan Kenobi series consists of 6 episodes and is as one in itself completed miniseries planned. A movie was originally planned a few years ago. According to the creators, it will but not give a second season. However, with the enormous anticipation of the fans, one or the other character is likely to reappear in other productions from the “Star Wars” universe.
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