Obi Wan Kenobi Show Begins Production

Disney Plus’ Obi-Wan Kenobi limited series will officially start production in April 2021. With this news also comes the announcement of its official cast.

Show Overview

The story begins 10 years after the dramatic events of “Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith” where Kenobi faced his greatest defeat, the downfall and corruption of his best friend and Jedi apprentice, Anakin Skywalker turned evil Sith Lord Darth Vader.

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Cast of Obi Wan Kenobi Show

The series marks the highly anticipated return of Ewan McGregor as Obi Wan and Hayden Christensen as Darth Vader.

Joining them 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 Obi Wan Kenobi Show Production Credits

Obi-Wan Kenobi is executive-produced by Kathleen Kennedy, Michelle Rejwan, Deborah Chow, Ewan McGregor and writer Joby Harold. The casting director is Carmen Cuba.

Obi-Wan Kenobi will be directed by Deborah Chow, who you may know from her stint on the The Mandalorian, Season 1.