Aug 17, 2017 deadline has confirmed that disney is in early talks with threetime oscar nominated director stephen daldry on a star wars standalone obi wan kenobi movie. Feb, 2018 an unnamed source confirmed to the paper that star wars was planning to shoot there either later this year or early next year, though the source does not mention the obi wan kenobi movie by name. May 17, 2018 according to tmz, obiwan kenobi does, in fact, have a director, with stephen daldry as rumored before, and the movie has a plot synopsis which they paraphrase. Star wars obiwan kenobi spinoff movie starts shooting 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. Deadline has confirmed that disney is in early talks with threetime oscar nominated director stephen daldry on a star wars standalone obiwan. Disney confirms obiwan kenobi series with ewan mcgregor. Specifically, theyre clamoring for an obiwan kenobi solo film. Within the original trilogy, obiwan serves as a supporting character and is portrayed by english actor alec guinness. Kenobi was originally played by alec guinness, who died in 2000, with scottish actor ewan mcgregor since playing the jedi for four movies. Ewan mcgregor confirms kenobi was originally one film. The last jedi finally hits theaters this week, fans are already clamoring for a new standalone adventure. Obiwan kenobi series on hold as calls go out for new scripts. No, lucasfilm has not yet confirmed the existence of any plans to make an obi movie.
With nothing being confirmed from any angle, its unclear how heavily hayden christensens anakin skywalker would even factor into the obi wan kenobi tv show. The announcement was made by lucasfilm president, kathleen kennedy at d23. The long awaited obiwan kenobi anthology film weve been asking for i wonder if well see obi wan meet darth vader or darth maul in this film. Another spin off film in the star wars universe and this is the film i. The filmmaker is bestknown for character dramas such as billy elliot and the reader, which makes him an interesting choice for this star wars movie. Obiwan series confirmed, clone wars set dark horizons. May 10, 2018 one of the most enduring and enthusiastic ideas for a star wars standalone film has been one centered around obi wan kenobi.
Daldry, who has received oscar nominations for directing billy elliot, the hours and the reader, is currently the only person confirmed for the jedicentric film. Star wars confirms ewan mcgregorstarring obiwan kenobi. For now, we only have one confirmed casting, but its undoubtedly the. Apr 29, 2020 after years of rumors about an obi wan kenobi movie, ewan mcgregor will return as the jedi master. Ewan mcgregor has confirmed that he will be reprising the role of obiwan kenobi for a disney plus series centered around the powerful jedi, after variety previously reported that he was in talks f. More recently the actor confirmed once more his will to reprise the role and elaborate some more on how he thinks the story could develop. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you. Ewan mcgregor has been confirmed to play obi wan kenobi once more. But reports of the obiwan standalone still havent been officially confirmed by anyone, let alone lucasfilm. Obiwan kenobi series on hold as calls go out for new.
Oct 28, 2019 the rumours of ewan mcgregor returning as obi wan kenobi have been around since the early days of disneys acquisition of lucasfilm, but it was finally made official two months ago at the d23 expo. More recently the actor confirmed once more his will to reprise the role and elaborate some. Well be sure to keep you posted as more details on the project are made available. Star wars tv spinoff for ewan mcgregor as obi wan kenobi is confirmed. While none of this has been confirmed, its now being reported that a production bulletin that includes a plot synopsis has leaked, which claims the new film will see obiwan kenobi be. Obiwan kenobi show was originally a star wars movie confirmed.
This movie saw him helping young luke skywalker take his first steps. Jan 09, 2018 in august 2017, the hollywood reporter also seemingly confirmed that a standalone obiwan film was underway with stephen daldry directing. The obiwan kenobi series will be directed by deborah chow the high cost of living and written by hossein amini drive. These may be set through our site by our advertising partners. Yoda and boba fett spinoffs confirmed with obiwan kenobi movie. After a lot of rumors, and high hopes, it looks like the obi wan kenobi star wars project is taking a big step forward. Officially an obi wan kenobi film is in development. One of the most enduring and enthusiastic ideas for a star wars standalone film has been one centered around obiwan kenobi. That obiwan kenobi movie still isnt officially confirmed.
Aug 17, 2017 sources tell variety that disney is in early development on a star wars standalone film centered on jedi master obiwan kenobi. Star wars producers are considering yoda and boba fett spinoffs, following the announcement of the obiwan kenobi movie. Obiwan kenobi series on hold as calls go out for new scripts january 23, 2020 4. In august 2017, the hollywood reporter also seemingly confirmed that a standalone obiwan film was underway with stephen daldry directing. Last year, when the obiwan spinoff started to gain some traction, it was reported oscar nominee stephen daldry was in talks to direct. Star wars spinoff for ewan mcgregor as obiwan kenobi confirmed. Obi wan kenobi is a jedi master who first appeared on screen in 1977s a new hope, played by alec guinness.
He played the character in the star wars prequel trilogy movies, the phantom menace, attack of the clones and revenge of the sith. Aug 17, 2017 an obi wan kenobi movie is indeed in the works. He was the mentor of both anakin and luke skywalker, training both in the ways of the force. It seems talk over the years about a standalone obiwan movie has ultimately. Mcgregor played obiwan in all three of george lucas prequel films. For some time now, rumours have been swirling that disney is planning to make a standalone movie about obi wan kenobi. Thr confirms that an obiwan kenobi movie is indeed in the works with billy elliot and the hours director stephen daldry reportedly in talks to direct. Two years ago, director stephen daldry was supposedly lined up to direct a standalone obiwan film. The obiwan movie looks to be taking a step forward.
May 22, 2018 those remain the only confirmed movies postepisode ix, so it remains to be seen if obi wan will see the light of day. Star wars tv spinoff for ewan mcgregor as obiwan kenobi is confirmed. Obiwan kenobi is a jedi master who first appeared on screen in 1977s a new hope, played by alec guinness. The marvel formula wont work for star wars ewan mcgregor is game for the obi wan movie. According to the hollywood reporter, daldry was in talks at that stage, and that he would be.
After a lot of rumors, and high hopes, it looks like the obiwan kenobi star wars project is taking a big step forward. For now, we only have one confirmed casting, but its. The force awakens, has regularly expressed his interest at returning to the role. The role of worldweary, wise obiwan was originally played by sir alec guinness in 1977s a new hope, in which obiwan sacrificed himself to his former student, darth vader, in order to. Obiwan kenobi film reportedly has a plot and director confirmed. However, the actor shares that his star wars comeback project was supposed to play out on the big screen plot details for the obiwan kenobi. Dec 31, 2019 the obi wan series does not yet have a release date set, but production is expected to take place in 2020. It seems talk over the years about a standalone obi wan movie has ultimately. He had a long and tumultuous career that helped shape the fate of the entire. Ewan mcgregor has been confirmed to play obiwan kenobi once more. The one that bridges my obiwan kenobi and alecs obiwan kenobi because theres a i dont know how long hes in the desert there, but its got to be twenty or thirty years. Obiwan kenobi standalone film reportedly has a plot.
Ewan mcgregor confirms obiwan series was originally a movie. Speaking with comingsoon, mcgregor confirmed that obiwan did indeed begin its life as a planned movie, but feels everything worked out for the best in the end. After years of rumors, lucasfilm finally confirmed that the fanfavorite jedi master will be headlining his own project during this years d23 expo. Oct 28, 2019 speaking with comingsoon, mcgregor confirmed that obiwan did indeed begin its life as a planned movie, but feels everything worked out for the best in the end. Obiwan kenobi star wars movie is new hope prequel set. Obiwan kenobi star wars spinoff film rumored to be new hope prequel, not an origin story report the reader and the hours director stephen daldry is allegedly confirmed to. Hopefully this means well get some official announcement from lucasfilm sooner rather. Incredibly happy to add to this report that deadline, variety, and the hollywood reporter have all independently confirmed our story from this morning. Obiwan kenobi movie is in preproduction, begins shooting. Another spin off film in the star wars universe and this is the film i have been asking for. Obiwan should be an intimate smallscale story of kenobi living his days in the desert. An obiwan kenobi standalone film director is confirmed, and plot of the film revealed, according to recent reports by tmz.
Sources tell variety that disney is in early development on a star wars standalone film centered on jedi master obiwan kenobi. For some time now, rumours have been swirling that disney is planning to make a standalone movie about obi wan kenobi, the. Mcgregors performance of obi wan was one of the brighter moments of the prequel trilogy. The obiwan movie was first rumored in august this year. Confirmation from multiple sources now give us something potentially better. May 10, 2018 the obi wan kenobi movie has yet to be officially announced by lucasfilm or disney, but it appears that the project is currently in the early stages of preproduction at pinewood studios in. Ewan mcgregor confirms obiwan kenobi disney plus series. Ewan mcgregor confirms the obiwan kenobi series was.
Obi wan kenobi, later known as ben kenobi during his exile, was a forcesensitive human male and a legendary jedi master who played a significant role in the fate of the galaxy during the waning days of the galactic republic. Aug 19, 2017 mcgregor, whose last time as obi wan was a brief cameo in the 2015 movie star wars. Mcgregor, whose last time as obiwan was a brief cameo in the 2015 movie star wars. Officially an obiwan kenobi film is in development. An unnamed source confirmed to the paper that star wars was planning to shoot there either later this year or early next year, though the source. Ewan mcgregor speaks out on obiwan kenobi movie after series confirmed star wars actor ewan mcgregor will be reprising his role. After years of rumors about an obiwan kenobi movie, ewan mcgregor will return as the jedi master. Fans have shouted from the rooftops for a long while that they want an obiwan movie, and lets face it. Obi wan tv show air date, cast, plot, trailer and more. The obiwan series does not yet have a release date set, but production is expected to take place in 2020. Star wars obiwan kenobi movie confirmed to be in development. Aug 17, 2017 so pumped to be bringing you guys this news. 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.
In the laterreleased prequel trilogy, a younger version of the character serves as one of the main protagonists alongside anakin skywalker. Star wars spinoff for ewan mcgregor as obiwan kenobi. A new rumour suggests the film will begin shooting in belfast early next year. Obiwan kenobi star wars movie in the works at disney. The obiwan kenobi tv series was confirmed friday at the d23 expo in anaheim along with some new details. Jan 23, 2020 obi wan kenobi series on hold as calls go out for new scripts january 23, 2020 4. The rumours of ewan mcgregor returning as obiwan kenobi have been around since the early days of disneys acquisition of lucasfilm, but it was finally made official two months ago at. Nov 06, 2019 the obi wan kenobi series will be directed by deborah chow the high cost of living and written by hossein amini drive. What the obiwan kenobi movie will reportedly be about. Obiwan kenobi star wars movie in the works at disney variety.
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