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Mar. 15, 2022
Lucasfilm executive Pablo Hidalgo denied the "bullshit" report claiming that Darth Maul was originally set to appear in 'Obi-Wan Kenobi.'
(Lucasfilm)
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Mar. 14, 2022
Deborah Chow was reported to have consulted with Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni for 'Obi-Wan Kenobi's story.
(The Hollywood Reporter)
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Mar. 14, 2022
Dave Filoni was reported to be the one who pushed to bring back Darth Vader and the Grand Inquisitor in 'Obi-Wan Kenobi.'
(The Hollywood Reporter)
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Mar. 10, 2022
Kathleen Kennedy admitted that she was initially concerned with the direction of 'Obi-Wan Kenobi's scripts.
(Cast/Crew)
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Mar. 10, 2022
Kathleen Kennedy shared that the debate about bringing back Vader in the series was "carried on for quite some time," admitting that the creative team had "strong opinions" about the matter.
(Cast/Crew)
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Mar. 10, 2022
Kathleen Kennedy said that she's "certainly" talked about a potential Season 2 of 'Obi-Wan Kenobi,' saying "everybody involved would love to see this not end."
(Cast/Crew)
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Mar. 01, 2022
'Obi-Wan Kenobi' was rumored to de-age Hayden Christensen in the show's flashback scenes.
(Making Star Wars)
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Nov. 22, 2021
Kathleen Kennedy shared that Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen had an "incredibly emotional" reunion on the 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' set.
(Cast/Crew)
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Oct. 12, 2021
Kumail Nanjiani said that working with Ewan McGregor on The Volume set of 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' was a "wild" experience.
(Cast/Crew)
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Sep. 20, 2021
Ewan McGregor confirmed that ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi's production has wrapped.
(Cast/Crew)
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Jul. 16, 2021
Sung Kang agave some brief details about characters ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi,’ mentioning the presence of "Darth Vader" and "Jedis" on set being "pinch yourself" moments.
(Cast/Crew)
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Jun. 12, 2021
The first set photo of Ewan McGregor on the set of 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' was revealed.
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May. 05, 2021
'Obi-Wan Kenobi' was confirmed to begin filming in Los Angeles in May 2021.
(Set Photo(s))
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Apr. 28, 2021
Ewan McGregor teased that there are “monster, two-and-a-half-hour sessions of sword fights and hand-to-hand” training while preparing for 'Obi-Wan Kenobi.'
(Cast/Crew)
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Apr. 04, 2021
The first video from the set of 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' was revealed, seemingly hinting that filming will start soon.
(Set Video(s))
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Mar. 29, 2021
'Obi-Wan Kenobi' was confirmed to begin production in April 2021.
(Lucasfilm)
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Feb. 02, 2021
Ewan McGregor confirmed that 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' will be filming in Los Angeles, California in "late Spring."
(Cast/Crew)
Sep. 10, 2020
Eawn McGregor said 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' is set to start production in Spring 2021.
(Cast/Crew)
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Dec. 02, 2020
'Kenobi' was rumored to begin production on January 4, 2021, in Boston, Massachusetts as well as London, United Kingdom.
(Reddit User)
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Sep. 11, 2020
Ewan McGregor said he's more excited about 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' than he was about 'Attack of the Clones' and 'Revenge of the Sith.'
(Cast/Crew)
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Sep. 10, 2020
Ewan McGregor said 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' is being developed as a standalone season.
(Cast/Crew)
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Aug. 16, 2020
'Obi-Wan Kenobi' was rumored to begin production in September 2020.
(Making Star Wars)
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Aug. 16, 2020
'Obi-Wan Kenobi's' production was rumored to use repurposed Tatooine sets from 'The Mandalorian's' production.
(Making Star Wars)
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Jul. 24, 2020
'Obi-Wan Kenobi's' production was rumored to start in March 2021 in Los Angeles, California.
(The Illuminerdi)
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Jul. 17, 2020
'Obi-Wan Kenobi's' production was rumored to possibly coincide with 'Cassian Andor's' production.
(Making Star Wars)
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Jun. 26, 2020
Director Deborah Chow said she was happy to have "a coherent voice and know what you're doing from beginning to end" with 'Obi-Wan Kenobi.'
(Cast/Crew)
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Jun. 16, 2020
Ewan McGregor said 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' will utilize the ground-breaking on-set production technology that 'The Mandalorian' spearheaded.
(Cast/Crew)
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Jun. 16, 2020
Ewan McGregor said that he's "more excited about playing Obi-Wan Kenobi again" in 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' than he was playing the character in the prequel trilogy.
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Jan. 24, 2020
Ewan McGregor said reports of 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' creative differences are untrue.
(Cast/Crew)
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Jan. 24, 2020
Ewan McGregor said 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' production has been pushed back to start in January 2021.
(Cast/Crew)
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Jan. 23, 2020
'Obi-Wan Kenobi's' production was reported to be delayed "indefinitely" due to script rewrites.
(Collider)
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Jan. 23, 2020
'Obi-Wan Kenobi's' episode count was reported to be reduced from six episodes to four due to script issues.
(The Hollywood Reporter)
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Jan. 23, 2020
'Obi-Wan Kenobi's' script was reported to possibly be in the process of being reworked due to similarities to 'The Mandalorian's' story.
(The Hollywood Reporter)
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Jan. 23, 2020
Lucasfilm was rumored to be considering shifting 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' from a Disney+ series to a movie.
(Jordan Maison)
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Oct. 28, 2019
Ewan McGregor said Lucasfilm was originally developing 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' as a movie before changing plans to the project being a Disney+ series.
(Cast/Crew)
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Oct. 24, 2019
Ewan McGregor said 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' will consist of six one-hour episodes.
(Cast/Crew)
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Oct. 24, 2019
Ewan McGregor said 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' was set to begin filming in Summer of 2020.
(Cast/Crew)
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Aug. 23, 2019
Scripts for 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' were confirmed to have been written.
(Lucasfilm)
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Aug. 23, 2019
'Obi-Wan Kenobi' was confirmed to be ready to start shooting in 2020.
(Lucasfilm)
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Feb. 19, 2019
An Obi-Wan Kenobi series was rumored to be development for Disney+.
(Star Wars News Net)
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Mar. 31, 2022
Andrew Stanton and Hannah Friedman were confirmed to be part of 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' as writers.
(Lucasfilm)
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Feb. 17, 2022
John Williams was rumored to return in 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' as its composer.
(LRM Online)
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Feb. 02, 2021
Chung-Hoon Chung was rumored to have joined the crew of 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' as a cinematographer.
(Cast/Crew)
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Sep. 27, 2019
Deborah Chow was officially announced to be the director for 'Obi-Wan Kenobi.'
(Lucasfilm)
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Sep. 27, 2019
Hossein Amini was officially announced as the writer for 'Obi-Wan Kenobi.'
(Lucasfilm)
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Sep. 27, 2019
Ewan McGregor was officially announced as an executive producer for 'Obi-Wan Kenobi.'
(Lucasfilm)
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Mar. 18, 2022
Benny Safdie was rumored to be playing a Jedi named Nari in 'Obi-Wan Kenobi.'
(Bespin Bulletin)
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Mar. 14, 2022
Grant Feely was reported to be part of the cast of 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' as a young Luke Skywalker.
(The Hollywood Reporter)
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Mar. 09, 2022
Indira Varma was confirmed to play an Imperial Officer in 'Obi-Wan Kenobi.'
(Promotional Video / Trailer)
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Mar. 09, 2022
Rupert Fiend was confirmed to play the Grand Inquisitor in 'Obi-Wan Kenobi.'
(Promotional Video / Trailer)
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Mar. 09, 2022
Sung Kang was confirmed to play the Fifth Brother in 'Obi-Wan Kenobi.'
(Promotional Video / Trailer)
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Feb. 22, 2022
Palpatine actor Ian McDiarmid addressed if he will return in a future Star Wars project, saying "[Darth Vader] is back in the new ['Obi-Wan Kenobi] series so I suppose it's not impossible."
(Cast/Crew)
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Feb. 19, 2022
Moses Ingram was rumored to be playing an inquisitor known as The Third Sister: Reva in 'Obi-Wan Kenobi.'
(Making Star Wars)
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Feb. 18, 2022
Kumail Nanjiani was rumored to be playing the contact of Obi-Wan and Bail Organa regarding Princess Leia's location in 'Obi-Wan Kenobi.'
(Making Star Wars)
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Feb. 15, 2022
Jimmy Smits was rumored to have filmed scenes as Bail Organa for 'Obi-Wan Kenobi.'
(Making Star Wars)
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Feb. 08, 2022
Rupert Friend was rumored to have joined the cast of 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' as the Grand Inquisitor.
(Bespin Bulletin)
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Jul. 17, 2021
Vivien Lyra Blair was rumored to have joined the cast of ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ as a young Princess Leia.
(Cinelinx)
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Jul. 17, 2021
Sung Kang was rumored to have joined the cast of ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ as The Fifth Brother.
(Cinelinx)
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Jun. 10, 2021
Liam Neeson said that he hasn't been approached for a potential role in 'Obi-Wan Kenobi.'
(Cast/Crew)
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Apr. 22, 2021
Maya Erksine's role was reported to be a supporting one in at least three episodes of 'Obi-Wan Kenobi.'
(Deadline)
Apr. 22, 2021
Maya Erskine was reported to have joined the cast of 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' in an unknown role.
(Deadline)
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Mar. 29, 2021
Moses Ingram, Kumail Nanjiani, Indira Varma, Rupert Friend, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Sung Kang, Simone Kessell, and Benny Safdie were all confirmed to have joined the cast of 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' in unknown roles.
(Lucasfilm)
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Mar. 29, 2021
Joel Edgerton and Bonnie Piesse were officially cast in 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' to reprise their 'Revenge of the Sith' roles as Uncle Owen and Aunt Beru.
(Lucasfilm)
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Mar. 01, 2021
Indira Varma was reported to have joined the cast of 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' in an unknown role.
(Deadline)
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Jan. 12, 2021
Liam Neeson revealed that he would be "up for" returning as Qui-Gon Ginn in 'Kenobi.'
(Cast/Crew)
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Dec. 13, 2020
Temeura Morrison was rumored to have joined the cast of 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' in an unknown role.
(Kessel Run Transmissions)
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Dec. 10, 2020
Hayden Christensen was confirmed to play Darth Vader in 'Kenobi.'
(Lucasfilm)
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Dec. 10, 2020
Hayden Christensen was confirmed to reprise his role as Anakin Skywalker for 'Kenobi.'
(Lucasfilm)
Jul. 15, 2020
Hayden Christensen was rumored to have signed on as a series regular for 'Obi-Wan Kenobi.'
(LRM Online)
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Nov. 23, 2020
'Obi-Wan Kenobi' was rumored to be casting a female co-star, codenamed Riley (aka Eve), as well as three supporting characters.
(The Illuminerdi)
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Nov. 23, 2020
Three supporting characters & one co-lead were rumored to be getting cast in 'Kenobi.'
(The Illuminerdi)
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Nov. 23, 2020
Thuso Mbedu, Anula Navlekar, and Naomi Scott were rumored to be included on Lucasfilm's shortlist for a starring role in 'Kenobi.'
(The Illuminerdi)
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May. 18, 2020
Rosario Dawson was rumored to be in talks to reprise her role as Ahsoka Tano in 'Obi-Wan Kenobi.'
(The Illuminerdi)
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May. 06, 2020
Hayden Christensen was rumored to be in talks to reprise his role as Anakin Skywalker in 'Obi-Wan Kenobi.'
(LRM Online)
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Apr. 08, 2020
Jar Jar Binks actor Ahmed Best said he has not been asked about reprising his role as Binks in 'Obi-Wan Kenobi.'
(Cast/Crew)
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Aug. 23, 2019
Ewan McGregor was confirmed to star in an Obi-Wan Kenobi series.
(Lucasfilm)
Aug. 15, 2019
Ewan McGregor was reported to be signed on to star in an Obi-Wan Kenobi series.
(Deadline)
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Mar. 24, 2022
Deborah Chow shared that Darth Vader "isn't quite as fully formed" in 'Obi-Wan: Kenobi.'
(Cast/Crew)
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Mar. 15, 2022
'Obi-Wan Kenobi' was rumored to feature Anchorhead, a town from Tatooine.
(Star Wars News Net)
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Mar. 14, 2022
Ray Park was reported to be in active preparations to return as Darth Maul for 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' but it was ultimately scrapped.
(The Hollywood Reporter)
Mar. 14, 2022
'Obi-Wan Kenobi' was reported to initially feature Darth Maul as its main villain instead of Darth Vader.
(The Hollywood Reporter)
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Mar. 14, 2022
'Obi-Wan Kenobi' was reported to have an initial script where Obi-Wan and Luke Skywalker teams up, but it was scrapped due to similarities with 'The Mandalorian.'
(The Hollywood Reporter)
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Mar. 10, 2022
Hayden Christensen teased that fans are "going to see a very powerful Vader" in 'Obi-Wan Kenobi.'
(Cast/Crew)
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Mar. 10, 2022
Joby Harold said that Darth Vader is "part of the show emotionally" for Ewan McGregor's leading hero, but it will go far past that, saying “his shadow is cast across so much of what we do."
(Cast/Crew)
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Mar. 10, 2022
Ewan McGregor described Obi-Wan as a "broken man" and someone who feels an "enormous amount of responsibility" for what happened to his friend, Anakin Skywalker, and the Jedi order.
(Cast/Crew)
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Mar. 10, 2022
Joby Harold revealed that his focus is to tell the story of how Obi-Wan transformed into a "very emotional" Jedi Master from the prequels to a "Zen Master" in 'Star Wars: A New Hope.'
(Cast/Crew)
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Mar. 10, 2022
Kathleen Kennedy addressed 'Obi-Wan: Kenobi's potential crossover with other Disney+ shows, saying "all of that falls within the Mandalorian timeline."
(Cast/Crew)
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Mar. 09, 2022
'Obi-Wan Kenobi' was confirmed to feature a young Luke Skywalker.
(Lucasfilm)
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Mar. 09, 2022
Ewan McGregor said that "we find Obi-Wan at the beginning of our story rather broken, and faithless, and beaten, somewhat given up."
(Cast/Crew)
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Mar. 09, 2022
Moses Ingram confirmed that the Grand Inquisitor will appear in 'Obi-Wan Kenobi.'
(Cast/Crew)
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Mar. 09, 2022
'Obi-Wan Kenobi' was confirmed to feature Fortress Inquisitorius.
(Lucasfilm)
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Mar. 07, 2022
'Obi-Wan Kenobi's opening scene was rumored to take place during the events of 'Revenge of the Sith' and Order 66.
(Making Star Wars)
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Mar. 01, 2022
'Obi-Wan Kenobi' was rumored to feature Liam Neeson's Qui-Gon Jinn.
(Bespin Bulletin)
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Feb. 25, 2022
'Obi-Wan Kenobi' was rumored to feature Kenobi leaving Tatooine to ensure the safety of a young Luke Skywalker against Inquisitors.
(Making Star Wars)
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Feb. 24, 2022
'Obi-Wan Kenobi' was rumored to feature a Jedi who's on a mission of his own to find Kenobi and rebuild the Jedi Order.
(Making Star Wars)
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Feb. 18, 2022
'Obi-Wan Kenobi' was rumored to feature two battles between Obi-Wan and Darth Vader.
(LRM Online)
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Feb. 17, 2022
'Obi-Wan Kenobi' was rumored to feature Obi-Wan rescuing Leia after she finds herself in trouble at only 10 years old.
(Star Wars News Net)
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Feb. 12, 2022
'Obi-Wan Kenobi' was rumored to feature a violent Inquisitor scene.
(Making Star Wars)
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Feb. 10, 2022
Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader's roles in 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' were rumored to be revealed.
(Making Star Wars)
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Feb. 09, 2022
New spoiler-heavy details about Darth Vader's in 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' were rumored to be revealed.
(Making Star Wars)
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Feb. 09, 2022
Ewan McGregor teased that 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' will "satisfy" Star Wars fans, saying "they crafted a very fine storyline. I think people are going to like it."
(Cast/Crew)
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Oct. 12, 2021
Kumail Nanjiani described his character in 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' as a "new version of a type of Star Wars character" fans have seen before.
(Cast/Crew)
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Oct. 07, 2021
Spoiler-heavy details of the fight between Obi-Wan Kenobi and Darth Vader were revealed.
(Star Wars News Net)
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Sep. 20, 2021
Ewan McGregor said that he thinks that ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ will not disappoint fans.
(Cast/Crew)
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Sep. 16, 2021
Sung Kang confirmed that his character in 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' will wield a lightsaber.
(Cast/Crew)
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Jul. 19, 2021
'Obi-Wan Kenobi' was rumored to feature the return of R2-D2 and C3PO.
(LRM Online)
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Jul. 17, 2021
‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ was rumored to showcase a young Leia Organa Leia as the "impetus" of the series and will have a major part in the events that transpire, though specifics remain unknown.
(Cinelinx)
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Jul. 17, 2021
‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ was rumored to include "a few characters who initially appeared in Star Wars: Rebels."
(Cinelinx)
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Jun. 26, 2021
'Obi-Wan Kenobi' was rumored to feature at least one episode showing the titular Jedi going at it against at least one Inquisitor.
(Making Star Wars)
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May. 11, 2021
Ewan McGregor revealed that he filmed a scene for 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' with "someone very special" during Star Wars Day.
(Cast/Crew)
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May. 11, 2021
Ewan McGregor teased that Obi-Wan Kenobi will have a “probably slightly different” costume in the Disney+ series.
(Cast/Crew)
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May. 07, 2021
Moses Ingram's character in 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' was rumored to be one of the Inquisitors.
(Kessel Run Transmissions)
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Apr. 28, 2021
Ewan McGregor played coy when asked if Luke Skywalker will appear in 'Obi-Wan Kenobi,' simply saying "that's very possible. I don't know."
(Cast/Crew)
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Apr. 18, 2021
'Obi-Wan Kenobi' was confirmed to feature the Lars homestead on Tatooine.
(Kessel Run Transmissions)
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Apr. 07, 2021
An official Star Wars book confirmed that Qui-GonJinn's Force Ghost communicated with Obi-Wan Kenobi 10 years after Jinn's death, potentially hinting at Jinn's role in 'Obi-Wan Kenobi.'
(Lucasfilm)
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Mar. 29, 2021
Moses Ingram teased that her unnamed character in 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' will use lightsabers.
(Cast/Crew)
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Dec. 13, 2020
'Obi-Wan Kenobi' was rumored to feature a squad of Clone troopers who will pursue the titular character.
(Kessel Run Transmissions)
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Dec. 11, 2020
'Kenobi' was confirmed to feature other planets aside from Tatooine.
(Lucasfilm)
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Dec. 11, 2020
Deborah Chow confirmed that fans will "definitely see Obi-Wan and Darth Vader get into it again."
(Cast/Crew)
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Oct. 21, 2020
Ewan McGregor said of his 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' (Series) costume, "I walked into the dressing room. There were my beige cloaks and my belts and boots...It was my old costume. It was amazing!"
(Cast/Crew)
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Aug. 27, 2020
Commander Cody and the 212th Clone Battalion were rumored to appear in 'Obi-Wan Kenobi.'
(Kessel Run Transmissions)
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Aug. 27, 2020
'Obi-Wan Kenobi's' plot was rumored to have a heavy emphasis on Clone Wars flashbacks, with Hayden Christensen appearing as Anakin in his Clone War-era armor.
(Kessel Run Transmissions)
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Aug. 27, 2020
'Obi-Wan Kenobi' was rumored to revolve around the hunt of Obi-Wan Kenobi, whom Darth Vader is interested in finding.
(Kessel Run Transmissions)
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Jul. 18, 2020
'Obi-Wan Kenobi' was rumored to have included Clone Wars flashbacks at one point in its development.
(Kessel Run Transmissions)
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Oct. 24, 2019
Ewan McGregor said Obi-Wan Kenobi will be "dealing with the fact that all the Jedi were slaughtered" in 'Obi-Wan Kenobi.'
(Cast/Crew)
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Aug. 23, 2019
'Obi-Wan Kenobi' was confirmed to be set eight years after the events of 'Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith.'
(Lucasfilm)
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Mar. 10, 2022
The first official still of Darth Vader in 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' was officially revealed.
(Entertainment Weekly)
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Mar. 09, 2022
A new magazine cover for 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' was officially revealed.
(Entertainment Weekly)
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Mar. 09, 2022
7 new stills from 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' were officially revealed.
(Entertainment Weekly)
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Mar. 03, 2022
'Obi-Wan Kenobi's trailer was rumored to arrive on either Wednesday, March 9 or Thursday, March 10.
(Making Star Wars)
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Feb. 23, 2022
Possible promotional image for 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' was revealed.
(Official Merchandise)
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Jan. 26, 2022
Rory Ross said that "[Lucasfilm] is trying to make sure that [Obi-Wan Kenobi's Disney+ series] is as polished as possible" before releasing a trailer.
(Cast/Crew)
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Nov. 11, 2021
Concept art for 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' was officially revealed.
(Promotional Video / Trailer)
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Nov. 11, 2021
Concept art for 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' was officially revealed.
(Promotional Video / Trailer)
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Nov. 03, 2021
A teaser for 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' was rumored to be released on November 12, 2021.
(Star Wars News Net)
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Sep. 23, 2021
A new wrap gift for 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' featuring Tatooine was revealed.
(Cast/Crew)
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Aug. 26, 2021
Leaked concept art revealing the first look at Hayden Christensen as Darth Vader for 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' was revealed.
(Star Wars News Net)
