Disney unveils first take a look at Obi-Wan Kenobi, that includes showdown with Vader

Concept art for <em>Obi-Wan Kenobi</em> shows the titular character locking light sabers with none other than Darth Vader.

Enlarge / Idea artwork for Obi-Wan Kenobi exhibits the titular character locking gentle sabers with none aside from Darth Vader. (credit score: Disney+)

We now have our first glimpse of idea artwork for Obi-Wan Kenobi, the six-episode sequence coming to Disney+ subsequent 12 months, in addition to a behind-the-scenes sizzle reel that includes star Ewan MacGregor and director Deborah Chow. There is not any precise footage, however followers are buzzing in regards to the idea artwork showcasing Obi-Wan and none aside from Darth Vader, lightsabers locked in battle. The sizzle reel briefly leaked on-line yesterday earlier than being pulled. It was unveiled throughout the streaming platform’s Disney+ Day. (You may test it out on Twitter right here.)

We first realized in August 2019 that the rumors had been true a couple of Star Wars spinoff sequence that includes Obi-Wan Kenobi, with McGregor reprising his function as the long-lasting character. The actor himself made a shock look on the tail finish of a showcase presentation at D23 Expo 2019, Disney’s annual fan extravaganza. Then got here the massive information that Hayden Christensen was reprising his function as Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader. Lucasfilm President Kathleen Kennedy referred to as it “the rematch of the century” on the December 2020 Disney Traders Day.

“There’s starvation for this character to come back again,” MacGregor stated within the sizzle reel. “The followers have been ready lengthy sufficient, you already know?”

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