Star Wars: Ewan McGregor May Return as Obi-Wan Kenobi for New TV Series
Paul Dailly
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What's that sound you hear, TV Fanatics?
It's the sound of Disney diluting every single one of its successful brands to make its new streaming service a success!
The latest twist in the tale is that Ewan McGregor could be suiting back up to play Obi-Wan Kenobi in a new series for Disney+, according to Deadline.
Little details have bee revealed about the possible series, aside from the fact that there's a good chance McGregor will be reprising his role.
As such, there is no title or even plot details, but we expect this series to be announced relatively quickly if the McGregor signs on the dotted line.
McGregor played the character on Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace, Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones, and Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith.
Ever since Disney+ was announced, several shows based on the most popular brands have been announced as in the works.
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This latest series would join the other two live-action iterations that are already planned for the new streaming service, which is slated to launch November 12.
The Mandalorian takes place “after the fall of the Empire and before the emergence of the First Order," and will be set somewhere between Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens.
In it, “we follow the travails of a lone gunfighter in the outer reaches of the galaxy far from the authority of the New Republic.”
Pedro Pascal is slated to lead the cast of that series, while a prequel to Rogue One has also been revealed, and it will star Diego Luna as Cassian Andor.
McGregor is a veteran actor who has found much success outside the Star Wars universe. He has also appeared in the likes of Trainspotting and Moulin Rouge.
He also had a big role on Fargo Season 3.
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The other big franchise that Disney is expanding for the streaming service is the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Shows featuring Loki, Falcon, the Winter Soldier, and more have been ordered to series.
What are your thoughts on this potential series? Would you be on board?
Are you worried that all of these shows will ruin the brands you love?
Hit the comments below.
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