The project originated as a spin-off film written by Hossein Amini and directed by Stephen Daldry, but it was reworked as a limited series following the commercial failure of Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018). McGregor was confirmed to be starring in August 2019, and Deborah Chow was hired to direct a month later. Production was scheduled to begin in July 2020, but the series was put on hold in January 2020 because Lucasfilm was unsatisfied with the scripts. Joby Harold was hired to rewrite the series and serve as showrunner in April 2020, executive producing with Chow, McGregor, Kathleen Kennedy, and Michelle Rejwan. Additional casting took place in March 2021, with co-stars such as Joel Edgerton, Bonnie Piesse, Jimmy Smits, James Earl Jones, and Christensen reprising their prequel trilogy roles. Filming began by May 2021 in Los Angeles, using StageCraft video wall technology, and wrapped by September. Natalie Holt composed the score, while Star Wars film composer John Williams wrote the "Obi-Wan Theme", which was adapted by William Ross. Reva confronts Leia about the safe house they found. She asks how Kenobi died, and Reva lies. Leia very sternly says she doesn’t know where the “path” is, staying firm in hiding everything from the Empire. Tala lands on the base and there is suspicion around her because this isn’t her sector, so she’s not allowed in. She is stopped by a guard who is interrogating her for paperwork, but she uses her high-ranking cover to gain access. 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. Grand Admiral Thrawn Portrait, Star Wars, Poster, Galactic Empire Custom Design, Artwork Print, Movie Fan Art, Home Décor.

Haring, Bruce (October 10, 2020). "Ewan McGregor Says Disney+ Obi-Wan Kenobi Series Will Start Shooting In March". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on October 11, 2020 . Retrieved October 11, 2020. Hibberd, James (March 9, 2022). " 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' Teaser Trailer: First Look at Disney+ 'Star Wars' Series". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on March 11, 2022 . Retrieved March 12, 2022. Along with the series' announcement at D23 in August 2019 came confirmation that McGregor would star in the series, reprising his role as Kenobi from the prequel trilogy. [4] By the time the production shut down in January 2020, Ray Park was preparing to reprise his role as Darth Maul and an actor had been cast to portray a young Luke Skywalker. Both left the series after Maul was written out of the new scripts and production was delayed. [28]Belfast to join Star Wars universe as spin-off movie comes to town". Belfast Telegraph. February 12, 2018. Archived from the original on February 12, 2018 . Retrieved February 13, 2018.

The one thing that ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ has been really doing well is adding brand new characters to the ‘ Star Wars’ universe. Both Reva, played by Moses Ingram, and Tala portrayed by Indira Varma, respectively. Both also showing a distinct different view of the Empire. Fisher, Jacob (March 16, 2021). "Todd Cherniawsky Joins 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' Series For Disney+ (Exclusive)". DiscussingFilm. Archived from the original on March 22, 2021 . Retrieved August 3, 2021. Outstanding Achievement in Sound Mixing for Television Non Fiction, Variety or Music – Series or SpecialsNemiroff, 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. Baver, Kristin (July 12, 2022). "Inside the Lucasfilm Archive: An Elegant Weapon And Other Jedi Artifacts From The Obi-Wan Kenobi Limited Series". StarWars.com. Archived from the original on July 12, 2022 . Retrieved August 12, 2022.

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