Apr 29, 2016 back in march, the actor spoke with our own steve weintraub and the conversation touched on star wars of course, specifically about the possibility of an obi wan kenobi spinoff. Ewan mcgregors performance in the star wars prequels as obiwan kenobi is universally celebrated and possibly the film that may bring the divided fandom back together. But now injustice reigns as villainous scum run rampant, extorting moisture farmers and wreaking havoc. Obiwan kenobi star wars movie is new hope prequel set on. Acting as one of the film s few emotional centers, the relationship carries on into the final film of the prequel trilogy, revenge of the sith, as obi wan expresses interest in learning to commune with his since deceased master. He notes that, while a delay is happening, lucasfilm are confident in the story and want to take extra time to make it better.
The currently untitled show doesnt yet have a release date. He then constructed a new, bluebladed lightsaber with a similar design. Ewan mcgregor has been confirmed to play obiwan kenobi once more. Aug 17, 2017 sources tell variety that disney is in early development on a star wars standalone film centered on jedi master obi wan kenobi. He was the mentor of anakin skywalker, and later, luke skywalker. Apr 29, 2020 the obiwan series will take place eight years after star wars. Obiwan kenobi is star wars truest believer and more from. While its currently unclear just when the kenobi movie will be set. Star wars writer on obiwan kenobi getting a series.
Star wars obiwan kenobi movie confirmed to be in development star wars. A noble man known for his skills with the force, kenobi trained anakin. While disney officially announced the obiwan kenobi series at d23 in august 2019, the news didnt exactly come as a shock to hardcore star wars fans. Star wars obiwan kenobi movie is now rumoured to be going ahead after all but a new report claims it wont be released theatrically. Star wars obiwan kenobi movie confirmed to be in development. Lucasfilm is apparently planning a standalone star wars film focusing on jedi master obiwan kenobi. Obiwan kenobi star wars film in the works, director in. Every character is being tested, and some characters get tested more than others. The obiwan series will take place eight years after star wars. In august 2017, we heard that director stephen daldry the reader was in talks to direct a film revolving around obi wan kenobi. His first had a blue plasma blade and a hilt similar to that of his master, quigon jinn. Acting as one of the films few emotional centers, the relationship carries on into the final film of the prequel trilogy, revenge of the sith. Star wars obiwan kenobi movie will go ahead but theres.
Star wars obiwan kenobi movie will go ahead but there. The clone wars, but things during this period in the galaxy far, far away arent very bright. The longawaited obiwan kenobi tv series has had a bit of a bumpy start, but it appears to be getting ready for lift off. Obiwan kenobi starwars movie wiki fandom powered by. Lucasfilm is in the early stages of developing an obiwan kenobi standalone movie, with oscarnominated director stephen daldry billy elliot in talks to call the shots. Star wars writer on obiwan kenobi getting a series instead. The rise of skywalker newcomer thinks her character could get a spinoff.
Obiwan kenobi was played by ewan mcgregor in the phantom menace, attack of the clones, and revenge of the sith. Aug 17, 2017 last year, rogue one proved their was an audience for star wars anthologies, and ron howards young han solo movie remains on track for a may 2018 release. As many fans know by now, lucasfilm is expanding their immensely popular star wars film franchise with a series of spinoff films that compliment the main episodes of the skywalker family saga. This week the hollywood reporter broke the news that disney and lucasfilm are zeroing in on obiwan kenobi as the subject for the next standalone star wars film. James arnold taylor voiced kenobi in the the clone wars film and tv series, as well as star wars rebels.
This allows the trailer to focus on a specific actor or portion of the film. Jan 22, 2020 thanks to kottke for the tip on this one. Episode iii revenge of the sith, the last film in which mcgregor played the old jedi master. Obiwan kenobi film set to join star wars universe film. A star wars story is an upcoming epic space opera film as the sequel set 15 years after the events of revenge of the sith obiwan kenobi. The character appeared in the first six star wars films, first played by alec guinness in episodes 46 and then by ewan mcgregor in episodes. The oscarnominated director behind billy elliot and the hours is in early talks to helm a star wars standalone movie centering on obiwan kenobi, the hollywood reporter has learned. He played the character in the star wars prequel trilogy movies, the phantom menace, attack of the clones and revenge of the sith. Aug 19, 2017 this week the hollywood reporter broke the news that disney and lucasfilm are zeroing in on obi wan kenobi as the subject for the next standalone star wars film. Ewan mcgregor confirms the sixepisode obi wan disney plus series was originally planned to be a new star wars spinoff movie.
After attaining the rank of jedi master, obi wan built a third saber, also with. Le comedien ecossais ewan mcgregor a confirme qua l origine le spinoff star wars consacre a obiwan kenobi aurait. To say that an obi wan kenobi series has been a long time coming would be a gross understatement, and to imply that star wars fans are anything but. A star wars story, the first installment of the anthology series, was released in december 2016 and was well received both critically and commercially. Thr revealed that oscarnominated director stephen daldry extremely loud and incredibly close. A star wars story was directed by lawrence kasdan, colin lloyd pendergast and james sharp, produced by kathleen kennedy, phil lord and christopher miller, james sharp, emman cortez, and with george lucas as executive producer. Obi wan kenobi was a forcesensitive human male and a legendary jedi master and member of the jedi high council during the fall of the republic. Ewan mcgregor claims there are no plans for obi wan kenobi film star wars. If obi wan kenobi is going to star in his own standalone star wars film, no one bothered to send a message to the incumbent jedi master himself. Rumors have continued to circulate since then, mostly about ewan mcgregor returning to star as the character he first portrayed in george lucas prequel trilogy, but no confirmations have been made. What would an obiwan kenobi film mean for the future of. Inside his home on tatooine, obi wan tells luke about his father, anakin skywalker, although his name goes unmentioned. Untitled star warsobiwan kenobi series tv series imdb. Thr revealed that oscarnominated director stephen daldry extremely loud and.
Obi wan kenobi is one of the most endearing characters in all of star wars lore. Obi wan used this weapon until darth maul kicked it into a deep shaft on naboo. A new hope, but continues to live as a force ghost. During the age of the empire, he went by the alias of ben kenobi in order to hide from the regime that drove the jedi to near extinction in the aftermath of the clone wars. A short fan film about the life of obi wan kenobi on the planet of tatooine.
A few weeks back, we ran the below story about a possible obi wan kenobi star wars spinoff being in the works. Outstanding kenobi star wars fan film starring jamie. Role recall ewan mcgregor looks back on trainspotting, star wars, and more this obi wan star wars story is the film weve been looking for star wars comic fills in. Weve often entertained the idea of a star wars standalone movie or series of films about obiwan kenobi, and ewan mcgregor did say hed be up for the role. Although fans feared that rumoured plans to develop an obi wan. A rumoured star wars spinoff revolving around obiwan kenobi is speculated to begin filming in january 2019, with stephen daldry still earmarked to. Ewan mcgregor has revealed that the forthcoming obiwan kenobi star wars tv series was originally set to be a film read more.
Obiwan kenobi obi wan kenobi is a main protagonist of the the star wars prequel and original trilogy. He trained anakin skywalker, served as a general in the republic army during the clone wars, and guided luke skywalker as a mentor. Obi wan, planned to be made under the direction of stephen daldry, was a feature film project that would focus on the character obi wan kenobi, the jedi master who trained. Lucasfilm developing obiwan spinoff movie screen rant. Obiwan kenobi star wars movie in the works at disney variety. Dec 11, 2017 lucasfilm is apparently planning a standalone star wars film focusing on jedi master obi wan kenobi. After years in hiding, obi wan kenobi struggles to reconnect with the force in order to protect luke skywalker from imperial forces. I still hope that disney would be willing to give such the movie, and any other star wars movie produced for their streaming service, a limited theatrical engagement or something, but still anything with ewan mcgregor playing obi wan kenobi again is worth my time, no matter how i get to see it, and i presume many fans feel the same way. In the phantom menace, the relationship between obiwan kenobi and his master, quigon jinn, is one of the few things that actually works. We thought about pitching a star wars movie about the underutilized boba fett think of blade runner with jet packs. Ewan mcgregor addresses obiwan kenobi delay star wars. Thr revealed that oscarnominated director stephen daldry extremely loud and incredibly. The star wars obiwan movie everyone wanted is happening.
The rise of skywalker what we know so far about the. After the rise of the galactic empire, the jedi knight obi wan kenobi vanished. From the journals of obi wan kenobi is an upcoming trade paperback collection, that collects comic book issues obi wan has slowly adjusted to his life of exile on tatooine, secretly protecting young luke skywalker. In the phantom menace, the relationship between obi wan kenobi and his master, quigon jinn, is one of the few things that actually works. According to the hollywood reporter, director stephen daldry is in very early talks to helm star wars next grand plan a standalone film centring on obi wan kenobi. The rise of skywalker twist was reportedly thought of before the force awakens released. In august 2017, sources from the hollywood reporter reported that an anthology film centered on obi wan kenobi starring mcgregor was in development by lucasfilm, with billy elliot.
A star wars story, didnt perform as well as disney had hoped, the obi wan side story was reportedly taken off the. Last week it was claimed that star wars bosses at lucasfilm were putting plans for anthology tales on hold after solo failed to deliver enormous numbers at. Aug 17, 2017 stephen daldry is star wars newest hope the oscarnominated director behind billy elliot and the hours is in early talks to helm a star wars standalone movie centering on obiwan kenobi, the. This is a fan film with no official affiliation to lucasfilmdisney. Now, that rumor has expanded to not only give an idea of what the. By tested we mean they get the kriff beaten out of them on a regular basis. Obiwan kenobi star wars standalone film rumored to drop in 2020. Apr 03, 2020 with the home release of the final film in the skywalker saga this week, star wars. Dec 12, 2017 a rumoured star wars spinoff revolving around obi wan kenobi is speculated to begin filming in january 2019, with stephen daldry still earmarked to direct news broke in august that lucasfilm.
Obiwan kenobi star wars movie in the works at disney. Apr 07, 2017 ewan mcgregors obiwan kenobi solo movie looks set to be announced at star wars celebration, but will the jedi master duel darth vader or even darth maul and boba fett. A standalone obi wan kenobi film is set to join the everexpanding star wars universe according to the hollywood reporter, the project is at a very early stage but has already attracted the. With jamie costa, tommy snider, maxine phoenix, audie rick. Aug 17, 2017 a standalone obi wan kenobi film is set to join the everexpanding star wars universe according to the hollywood reporter, the project is at a very early stage but has already attracted the. The script is set on tatooine and picks up with obiwan living in.
Obi wan kenobi is first introduced in the original star wars living as a hermit by the name of ben kenobi on the planet tatooine. Aug 16, 2019 ewan mcgregors eagerness to return to the role of obiwan kenobi, the character he first played in 1999s the phantom menace prequel, has long been documented but it now looks as if his. The longawaited obi wan kenobi tv series has had a bit of a bumpy start, but it appears to be getting ready for lift off. Obiwan kenobi spinoff film to start shooting in 2019. Jun 24, 2018 i still hope that disney would be willing to give such the movie, and any other star wars movie produced for their streaming service, a limited theatrical engagement or something, but still anything with ewan mcgregor playing obiwan kenobi again is worth my time, no matter how i get to see it, and i presume many fans feel the same way. A legendary jedi master, obiwan kenobi was a noble man and gifted in the ways of the force. During his years as a jedi, obiwan kenobi fought with three lightsabers. Standalone spinoff feature from the star wars franchise centering on obi wan kenobi. Untitled obiwan kenobi television series wookieepedia. Few characters on the series suffer again, and again, and again like obi wan kenobi suffers, but thankfully prequelera. Its long been presumed a third standalone would be part of the slate, with obi wan kenobi s return heavily speculated. Star wars obi wan kenobi movie news reveals ewan mcgregor is already in talks and this is when filming will start.
The rise of skywalker, weve been thinking about two of the sagas greatest jedi jedi master obiwan kenobi may have had the higher ground on mustafar, but does that mean he was more powerful than his padawan anakin skywalk. Pitching an obiwan kenobi solo film wed love to see. This is the tv series star wars fans have been waiting for. Episode i the phantom menace, set 32 years before the original 1977 film, a 25yearold obiwan kenobi appears as a padawan of jedi master quigon jinn liam neeson. Star wars obiwan kenobi film ewan mcgregor stephen daldry. The family of luke skywalker mark hamill purchases two droids, c3po anthony daniels and r2d2 kenny baker, the former of whom is able to speak english to communicate with luke, while the latter can only communicate through beeps understood only by c3po. He is also known as ben kenobi during his exile to tatooine. Obiwan spinoff will go ahead but theres a big catch star wars obiwan kenobi movie is now rumoured to be going ahead after all but a new report claims. May 17, 2018 the report claims the obiwan film is not an origin story like solo but a direct prequel to the original star wars. After the rise of the galactic empire, the jedi knight obiwan kenobi vanished. What would an obiwan kenobi film mean for the future of the. After years of being rumored and discussed, we have word that another star wars spinoff is in the works that will focus on obi wan kenobi this is the first time that the news has come from one.
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