Actor Ewan McGregor, famous for playing Obi-Wan Kenobi, expressed his hope for the possibility of returning to the role in the future. McGregor believes that there are still more stories to be told about Obi-Wan and the time period between where the TV show ended and when Alec Guinness appeared on screen as the character. This sentiment was echoed by Hayden Christensen, who played Darth Vader alongside McGregor, expressing his enthusiasm to work with McGregor again on more Obi-Wan stories.
The Uncertainty of Obi-Wan Season 2
Although McGregor had expressed a desire to continue with a second season of the Obi-Wan TV show, the future of the series remains uncertain. Lucasfilm boss Kathleen Kennedy mentioned in 2023 that the second season was not in active development at the time. Despite this, she acknowledged that McGregor’s interest in returning to the role could pave the way for a potential sophomore season in the future.
Legacy of Obi-Wan Kenobi
Prior to the Obi-Wan TV show, McGregor portrayed a young Obi-Wan in the Star Wars prequel movies, following in the footsteps of Alec Guinness. While the fate of Obi-Wan Season 2 is still up in the air, fans can look forward to the return of another beloved Star Wars show, Andor, in 2025. Additionally, there are various Star Wars movies currently in development, one of which will see Daisy Ridley reprising her role as Rey.
The future of Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars universe remains uncertain, with fans hopeful for more stories featuring the iconic character. McGregor’s enthusiasm to revisit the role of Obi-Wan, along with the potential for a second season of the TV show, hints at the possibility of further exploring the character’s journey in future installments of the franchise.
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