![]() ![]() Since Disney+ Day is all about news and announcements, can fans expect a special reveal as part of A Jedi's Return? Is the Jedi confirmed to return again? Is the title trying to tell audiences something? However, A Jedi's Return doesn't have the Disney Gallery in its name, nor does it make mention of this series at all.Īlso, as the doc's trailer showed, Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return will highlight the return of Christensen and McGregor, as well as the experience of returning to their roles after seventeen years.įans saw their characters cross paths again on the show, but their behind-the-scenes reunion as actors is sure to be just as emotional.įinally, the fact that this special is premiering on Disney+ Day is interesting because Lucasfilm has yet to confirm if Obi-Wan Kenobi will receive a second season. The Book of Boba Fett has a Disney Gallery episode, and several have been released for both seasons of The Mandalorian. But Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return is different for several reasons.įirst of all, most of Lucasfilm's Star Wars Disney+ documentaries have been part of the Disney Gallery collection. It's not unusual for Disney+ to release a documentary on the making of its latest Star Wars streaming series. Why Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return is a Different Star Wars Doc To further promote this behind-the-scenes special, Star Wars also released a poster for Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return. In addition to highlighting both Christensen and McGregor, the trailer also included footage and dialogue from Obi-Wan Kenobi director Deborah Chow. ![]() The trailer also included a voiceover from Obi-Wan's Ewan McGregor who, in discussing the show, admitted that "I don't think I'd imagined the scale of the series." Lucasfilm While Christensen's presence in the show was limited, his roles were varied in terms of his appearance, as he was playing both Anakin Skywalker and Darth Vader. The trailer footage for A Jedi's Return featured several sneak peeks of what went on on-set and behind the scenes, including shots of Hayden Christensen filming his various cameos for the series. This behind-the-scenes look at Obi-Wan Kenobi is set to premiere on September 8 as part of Disney+ Day. ![]() Star Wars has released a trailer for its Obi-Wan Kenobi documentary, titled Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return. Star Wars Releases Obi-Wan Kenobi Documentary Trailer Set a decade after the events of Revenge of the Sith, Obi-Wan Kenobi reunited prequel trilogy stars Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen while also filling in the gaps between both of George Lucas' Star Wars trilogies.ĭespite the fact that the series reception was somewhat mixed, for Star Wars fans, just the return of McGregor and Christensen to that galaxy far, far away made it a success.Īnd now, for fans eager to know more about this prequel reunion and what went on behind the scenes, Lucasfilm is pulling back the curtain on the making of Obi-Wan Kenobi just in time for Disney's streaming service's annual Disney+ Day. This is also the same week as the Star Wars Celebration event.While recent years have been dominated by Star Wars content from the post- Return of the Jedi era, that all changed in May of 2022 when Lucasfilm chose to highlight another Jedi's return in Obi-Wan Kenobi. Obi-Wan Kenobi is executive-produced by Kathleen Kennedy, Michelle Rejwan, Deborah Chow, Ewan McGregor, and Joby Harold. Joining the cast are Moses Ingram, Joel Edgerton, Bonnie Piesse, Kumail Nanjiani, Indira Varma, Rupert Friend, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Sung Kang, Simone Kessell, and Benny Safdie. The series also marks the return of Hayden Christensen in the role of Darth Vader. The story begins 10 years after the dramatic events of Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith, in which Obi-Wan Kenobi faced his greatest defeat - the downfall and corruption of his best friend and Jedi apprentice, Anakin Skywalker, who turned to the dark side and became the evil Sith Lord, Darth Vader. You can get a first look at the striking Obi-Wan Kenobi teaser poster below, featuring the titular hero traversing a barren desert. The series stars Ewan McGregor, reprising his role as the iconic Jedi Master. During the Walt Disney Companies quarterly financial result investors call, Disney CEO Bob Chapek has confirmed that the upcoming Disney+ Original series, “Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi” will be coming to the streaming service on Wednesday 25th May 2022.
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