All that said, it doesn't feel like Obi-Wan Kenobi season 2 will happen. Why's that? Let's pull another quote from Kennedy's Entertainment Tonight interview, where she said, "And if we feel like, 'OK, there’s a real reason to do this; it's answering the why then,' then we’ll do it." Joby Harold was hired to take over as writer from Amini in April 2020, [47] and serve as showrunner. [48] That October, filming was delayed until March 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [49] At Disney's Investor Day event on December 10, Kennedy announced that the series was officially titled Obi-Wan Kenobi, and confirmed that Chow was directing. [1] In February 2021, McGregor revealed that filming for the series would take place in Los Angeles rather than London and Boston, Lincolnshire, England, as had previously been reported. [50] [51] The series is executive-produced by Kennedy, Michelle Rejwan, Chow, McGregor, and Harold, [52] and consists of six episodes. [53] McGregor entered negotiations to star in a television series for Disney+ centered on Obi-Wan Kenobi by mid-August 2019. [38] Later that month, at Disney's D23 event, Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy and McGregor officially announced that the actor would be reprising his role as Kenobi in a new series for Disney+, set eight years after the events of Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (2005). [4] Filming was scheduled to begin in July 2020, [34] [40] and scripts for the six-episode limited series had already been written by Amini at the time of the announcement. [34] McGregor said the announcement was a relief, explaining that he had been lying about his involvement in a Kenobi spin-off for four years. [41] A month later, Kennedy announced that Deborah Chow would direct the Kenobi series after impressing Kennedy with her work directing episodes of The Mandalorian. [42] Gruenwedel, Erik (June 6, 2022). "JustWatch: 'Top Gun,' 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' Again Top Weekly Streaming". Media Play News. Archived from the original on October 31, 2022 . Retrieved October 31, 2022. a b c d e f g Kit, Borys; Couch, Aaron (March 14, 2022). " 'Obi-Wan Kenobi': Darth Maul Scenes Cut, Luke Skywalker Replaced During Creative Overhaul". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on March 14, 2022 . Retrieved March 14, 2022.

But the chance is also there to revisit the idea in a couple of years once more of these new Disney+ shows and movies release, potentially allowing McGregor another round of glory as his iconic character. a b Mathai, Jeremy (February 9, 2022). "Ewan McGregor Promises That The Obi-Wan Series Will Satisfy Fans, So Take That, Boba Fett". /Film. Archived from the original on February 9, 2022 . Retrieved February 9, 2022. D’Alessandro, Anthony (June 27, 2022). " 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' Finale Audience 20% Higher Than 'Book of Boba Fett'; 'Dr. Strange 2' Ahead of 'Eternals' in Disney+ Viewership". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 27, 2022 . Retrieved June 27, 2022. Ian McDiarmid and Liam Neeson reprise their roles as Palpatine and Qui-Gon Jinn in the series finale in cameo appearances. Although Neeson had previously expressed hesitation to reprise the role in a TV series because he prefers films, [27] he agreed to appear out of respect for Lucas and because he did not want Qui-Gon to be recast. [75] Design [ edit ] Jones, Tamera (May 31, 2022). " 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' Becomes Most Watched Disney+ Original Series to Date". Collider. Archived from the original on June 1, 2022 . Retrieved June 1, 2022.D'Alessandro, Anthony (May 31, 2022). " 'Stranger Things' Season 4 Charms On Netflix; 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' Record 'Star Wars' Series Premiere On Disney+ – Samba TV". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 1, 2022 . Retrieved June 1, 2022. Mohan, Monita (June 18, 2022). " 'Obi-Wan Kenobi': Who is Reva and How Did She Become the Third Sister". Collider. Archived from the original on June 22, 2022 . Retrieved June 22, 2022. Nemiroff, Perri (January 19, 2021). " 'Star Wars': Jason Isaacs on the Possibility of Playing a Live-Action Inquisitor: "It Could Happen" ". Collider. Archived from the original on March 9, 2022 . Retrieved March 12, 2022. Zalben, Alex (May 27, 2022). "Did the Grand Inquisitor Die in 'Kenobi'?". Decider. Archived from the original on May 27, 2022 . Retrieved June 5, 2022. Couch, Aaron; McMillan, Graeme (August 26, 2016). "Darth Vader Deserves a 'Star Wars' Spinoff (But Not Everyone Agrees)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on January 23, 2018 . Retrieved November 10, 2017.

Ewan McGregor's return as former Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi was something of an instant sensation in May 2022, with the veteran star reprising his iconic role for the first time since 2005's Episode III: Revenge of the Sith.Saavedra, John (May 27, 2022). "Star Wars Obi-Wan Kenobi Cast: Meet the New Characters". Den of Geek. Archived from the original on May 28, 2022 . Retrieved October 30, 2022. In 2019, David moved to London to join Digital Spy , where he could indulge his love of comics, horror and LGBTQ+ storytelling as Deputy TV Editor, and later, as Acting TV Editor. Star Wars Costume, Star Wars Tunic, BECOME your own JEDI, Custom Star Wars Jedi Costume, Adult Jedi Star Wars Cosplay Obi Wan Tunic Costumes Cain, Sian (June 1, 2022). "Disney and Ewan McGregor condemn 'horrendous' racism sent to Obi-Wan Kenobi star Moses Ingram". The Guardian. Archived from the original on June 1, 2022 . Retrieved June 2, 2022. These two characters show just how vast the world of ‘Star Wars’ can be on either side. You have one character who we know saw the error in what she was believing and changed sides to put a stop to it, and we have another person who thrives in that evil, becoming one with the darkness to gain the power she needs to be on top.

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Matt Purslow of IGN gave the first two episodes an 8 out of 10, praising the storyline and Kenobi's character arc, but criticized the action sequences. He was hopeful for the rest of the series, calling it "a surprisingly emotional chapter in the larger Star Wars saga". [126] CNN writer Brian Lowry commended McGregor's performance, writing that he "proves [to be] an enormous asset, perfectly capturing the legendary Jedi at this stage", while also feeling the show "concocts a more-than-plausible explanation" for Kenobi's actions during the time period. [127] Writing for The Hollywood Reporter, Angie Han also gave the series a positive review, praising McGregor's performance, Chow's direction, the visual aesthetic of Daiyu, and the overall tone of the series, which she felt was similar to Rogue One (2016), adding that it "has the potential to serve up one of the more complex character studies ever seen in the franchise". [128] a b Davis, Clayton (May 9, 2022). "Why 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' Won't Be in the Emmy Race for 2022 (Exclusive)". Variety. Archived from the original on May 10, 2022 . Retrieved May 9, 2022.

Disney are pretty cagey when it comes to their big Star Wars properties, so new trailer footage probably won't surface online until around a month before season two launches. In an interview for Variety, WandaVision star Elizabeth Olsen told Kaley Cuoco "No. No. It’s definitely a limited series," when asked about a potential second season. Hilariously, Cuoco replied, "Limited series. Well, we said that too," which makes you wonder. Lane, Carly (June 9, 2021). "Exclusive: Here's When 'The Mandalorian' Season 3 Is Filming; New Details on 'Book of Boba Fett' Connection". Collider. Archived from the original on June 9, 2021 . Retrieved June 9, 2021. And the early numbers would suggest that fan demand for Obi-Wan Kenobi is there. Disney told the press that Obi-Wan Kenobi was Disney Plus' most-watched premiere globally to date. This claim may sound a little stronger than it really is — not all Disney Plus shows began with 2 episodes — but it's still a sign that the Force is strong for this show.