Comment or tag your favorite thing about him, he deserves some love before the kenobi series gives him more pain . When Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) and C-3PO (Anthony Daniels) travel the desert in search of the lost R2-D2 (Kenny Baker), Obi-Wan rescues them from a band of Tusken Raiders by imitating the call of a Krayt dragon. But the torn strips of her silk dress just weren’t doing the job, instead dying themselves the same tone as his tunic. The Super Mario Bros. Super Show! Anakin joins the group as they travel to Coruscant. When Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan return to Naboo to defeat the Trade Federation, they are met again by Maul, who engages them both in lightsaber combat. In the prequel trilogy, set decades earlier, he is initially a Padawan (apprentice) to Jedi Master Qui-Gon-Jinn and later the mentor and friend to Luke's father Anakin, who falls to the dark side of the Force and becomes Vader. [55], In the novelization of The Last Jedi (2017) written by Jason Fry, Luke, passing away, hears Obi-Wan's voice telling him to "let go". In the non-canon story "Old Wounds", published in Star Wars: Visionaries (2005) and set a few years after the events of Revenge of the Sith, Obi-Wan confronts Darth Maul on Tatooine to protect Luke. Ewan McGregor is returning to a galaxy far, far away. The Obi-Wan series is the third Star Wars series for Disney+, after the upcoming The Mandalorian and an as-yet-untitled prequel to Rogue One, starring Diego Luna. Among other notable storylines, he is kidnapped and tortured by Asajj Ventress before being rescued by Anakin ("Hate & Fear"), and apprehends corrupted Jedi Master Quinlan Vos ("The Dreadnaughts of Rendili"). In the Season 3 episode "Visions and Voices", protagonist Ezra Bridger (voiced by Taylor Gray) discovers that Obi-Wan is alive on Tatooine; Obi-Wan's old nemesis Darth Maul finds him as well. 5. Not before long, Darth Vader confronts him, and they engage in a lightsaber duel. Star Wars Obi-Wan Kenobi miniseries preview We're pretty sure the series will be a hit. At the settlement of Mos Eisley, Obi-Wan uses the Force to trick Imperial troops into letting them through a military checkpoint. On board the Death Star, Obi-Wan ventures through and disables the tractor beam. Yes ladies and gentleman, I’m talking about Satine Kryze. Rise." The first set photos from the currently shooting Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ series have found their way online, giving us a look at what appears to be a partially-constructed alien village. Mad magazine parodied the original film under the title Star Roars and included a character named 'Oldie Von Moldie', a grizzled 97-year-old whose lightsaber runs on an extension cord. McGregor took over the role of Ben Kenobi in the Star Wars prequels from Alec Guinness, who played Luke Skywalker’s Jedi mentor in the original trilogy. The Shanghai nightclub shown in the beginning of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom is called "Club Obi Wan" (Lucas wrote both the Star Wars and Indiana Jones series). The reason that Obi-wan got to the second highest rank in the GAR is because Satine drilled thousands of years of military strategies into his head before she became a pacifist. Ah yes, the awkward sketch stages where you didn’t want to draw the arms so you can’t see the whole pose so the whole thing looks wrong and you haven’t shaded the body yet. (although I mean there is some sexual tension there, its probably because shes also played by Anna Graves who plays Satine, but-). A new Kenobi project had been rumoured for a while (first in the form of a movie, then as a series… [36] While the project was voted as the most wanted anthology film in a poll by The Hollywood Reporter,[37] it was instead developed as a limited streaming series following the box office disappointment of Solo: A Star Wars Story. Their desires are coming to the surface after all these years of repression faster than either of them knows how to deal with. This is probably where all his work friends go- Yoda, Mace, etc. Obi-Wan appears later to beseech Luke not to leave Dagobah to try to rescue his friends on Cloud City, although Luke ignores this advice. Other executive producers include McGregor, Kennedy, and Tracey Seaward. In The Empire Strikes Back, Obi-Wan Kenobi appears several times as a Force ghost through the Force. [6] Within the original trilogy, Obi-Wan is a Jedi Master as a supporting character and is portrayed by English actor Alec Guinness. In Attack of the Clones, set 10 years later, Obi-Wan is now a respected Jedi Knight and the master of Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen). The 1998 Animaniacs episode "Star Warners" (which spoofed Star Wars) featured Slappy Squirrel portraying a parody of Obi-Wan as 'Slappy Wanna Nappy'. Hayden Christensen as … The Disney+ Obi-Wan Kenobi series starring Ewan McGregor could be something Star Wars fans have anticipated for decades. I’m losing my faith. The streamer, which launched Nov. 12, has previously announced “The … All in all, Obi-Wan is a confident man who doesn’t let the judgments of others affect the way he operates. When Padmé sets out to the volcanic planet Mustafar to confront her husband herself, Obi-Wan secretly stows away aboard her ship. He is seen watching her defend her world when he’s admitted to disliking politics and has different views. In April 2014, all prior works except the episodic films and The Clone Wars animated series were rebranded by Lucasfilm as Legends and declared non-canon to the franchise.[57][58][59]. [48] The series does not have an announced release date. Obi-Wan is referenced indirectly in the 2016 film Rogue One. It will take place ten years after Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith. [27][e] It was also first officially titled Obi-Wan Kenobi. Obi-Wan allows Vader to strike him down and his body mysteriously vanishes the moment he dies. In The Last Jedi, Luke indirectly mentions Obi-Wan while talking with Rey about the fall of the Jedi. [70], Many fans have called for an official Obi Wan Kenobi day, though no action has been made by the Star Wars franchise or the Google Calendar Program. What would Qui-Gon say when she had cost him someone he loved like a son? We'll be sure to keep you posted as more details on the project are made available. When Maul mortally wounds Qui-Gon, Obi-Wan storms in to duel Maul, who nearly kills him. just to watch her and how good she looks in her disguise. Her tears ran freely down her cheeks now, his still, limp form hanging lifeless in her grasp. The upcoming spin … Back in 2017, it was announced that British director Stephen Daldry, maker of movies like Billy Elliot and Netflix hit The Crown, had signed up to make a standalone Obi-Wan Kenobi … Many are keen to see Ewan McGregor reprise his role as the blue lightsaber-wielding Jedi once again. Except no it’s not just themselves they are dealing with, and the truth is in front of their faces so it’s harder to deny their chemistry and compatibility. Returning to Coruscant, he and Yoda discover that every Jedi in the Jedi Temple has been murdered. You ask, voice full of curiosity. Obi-Wan's heroism just before and during the Clone Wars is portrayed in novels such as Outbound Flight, The Approaching Storm, and The Cestus Deception. He only comes to his senses when police pass by. During this time he met his future apprentice Anakin Skywalker, whom he served alongside during the Clone Wars. He lets himself lose terribly in a fight during the Kadavo arc to buy Anakin and Ahsoka time, and constantly makes snarky/sarcastic commentary. Obi-Wan Kenobi (TV Series) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Deborah Chow will be the director who ushers Ewan McGregor back into the Jedi Universe to resume his portrayal of Obi-Wan Kenobi on the new Lucasfilm series planned for the Disney+ subscription str… The book details his relationship with his Jedi Master, Qui-Gon Jinn. [8] Lucas originally planned for Obi-Wan to live through the original film, but found that the character had nothing to do during the culminating battle sequence. 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'Obi Wan Kenobi,' the upcoming Disney+ Star Wars series, remains a mystery but one theory suggests the return of a beloved baddie. Obi-Wan Kenobi was Padawan to Qui-Gon Jinn for a number of years prior to the Battle of Naboo, during which his master would be killed by Darth Maul, whom Obi-Wan bisected at the waist in their ensuing duel. In the Family Guy episode "Blue Harvest", Obi-Wan Kenobi is parodied by the character Herbert. A good example of this is when Obi-Wan responds to Satine’s comment on him hurting people by fretting: Obi-Wan could have said so many different things to counter what Satine said, like ‘Would you have preferred I stood by while they ground me/you to bits?’ But no, instead he very directly asks the question, ‘don’t you care about me?’. Through the Force, Obi-Wan reassures Luke that he will be there for him when needed. Hmm? Lucas later reflected that he felt that "It would be much more powerful, satisfying and interesting if Darth Vader were to kill him and he were to go on to a different form."[9]. After they save Padmé, now a senator, from an assassination attempt, Obi-Wan goes on a solo mission to trace the would-be assassins involved to the planet Kamino. He is frequently featured as a main character in various other Star Wars media. After finding the Separatist encampment, Obi-Wan fights Grievous and kills him with an abandoned blaster. [44] Deborah Chow will direct the series and executive produce alongside Hossein Amini, who wrote the series. After Satine was sent at the age of fourteen to Coruscant, her mother and father, along with one of her sisters, were all killed in the war. However in public, not only are they trying to convince themselves they aren’t in love- they also have an audience. In Revenge of the Sith, set three years later, Obi-Wan is now a Jedi Master and a member of the Jedi Council, as well as a General in the Grand Army of the Republic. Obi-Wan is loath to fight his best friend, but reluctantly accepts when Yoda says that Anakin Skywalker no longer exists, having been “consumed” by Vader. According to the film's writer and director, Rian Johnson, I would have loved to have had Ewan McGregor in the movie but it was just a matter of storytelling. This eventually dissolves into Obi-Wan becoming more physical with Satine, constantly needing to be around her and not being able to get her out of his mind. [38][39], On August 15, 2019, the series was reported to be in development for Disney's streaming service, Disney+. On Tatooine, Obi-Wan hands Luke off to his step-family and goes into exile to wait until the time is right to challenge Sidious and the newly created Galactic Empire. What would she do without the person who was keeping her grounded? [50] During Disney Investor Day 2020, it was announced that Hayden Christensen would return as Darth Vader in the series[51] and that it would be set ten years after the events of Revenge of the Sith. When she shows up, Obi-Wan suddenly displays multiple uncharacteristic habits. [22], In Rebels, Obi-Wan was voiced by Stephen Stanton, who replaced James Arnold Taylor. [21] In the episode "Twin Suns", Obi-Wan finds Ezra while he is lost in the desert while letting him know Maul was intending to use him. He does this with Anakin throughout the series, with Count Dooku in the Dooku Captured arc, and even with Captain Tarkin in the Citadel arc. He isn’t afraid to look into her eyes, but is shy at some moments, which we almost never see from him in any situation, ever, unless he’s being touched. A feeling of hopelessness for her love leaked through her body, her sobs coming out hoarse and violent now. Will defend you. He can be rather blunt, and isn’t afraid to contradict other people’s ideas, views, or tactics. No, he’s convincing those around him that he could never be with her because they have different interests. [30][31][32][33] In December 2017, it was reported that an Obi-Wan anthology film was eying a potential January 2019 production start date. The Falcon then encounters an Imperial TIE Fighter. Various Dark Horse Comics works utilize Kenobi, including several set during the Clone Wars. In Star Wars: Republic (1998–2006), Obi-Wan fights the Separatists during the Clone Wars. The character is loosely inspired by General Makabe Rokurōta, a character from Akira Kurosawa's film The Hidden Fortress, played by Toshiro Mifune (whom franchise creator George Lucas also considered casting as Obi-Wan). Set roughly a year after the fall of the Republic, the series follows Obi-Wan as he seeks out possible survivors of the Great Jedi Purge, most notably Anakin's former rival, Ferus Olin. Obi-Wan Kenobi is hardly a people-pleaser. Before parting, Luke says that Obi-Wan was like a father to him, and Obi-Wan replies that he loved Luke like a son. The Obi-Wan series actually began its life as a feature film, which Stephen Daldry (The Reader) was on tap to direct. Anakin and Padmé arrive with a cadre of Jedi and the clone army, just in time to prevent the executions. Won’t you tell me I’m worth something? 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Ewan McGregor as Obi-Wan Kenobi * needs role-specific image. He also discovers that Vader is still alive after seeing him on the Holonet, the galaxy's official news source. Guinness won the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in A New Hope, while McGregor was nominated for the same category 20 years later for his performance in The Phantom Menace. In fact, it is speculated in Wild Space that he may never have told a single flattering lie in his entire life. The over-the-top argument on The Coronet in front of the senators is a perfect example of this. He explains that the Jedi were hunted down and exterminated by the Empire with help from his former apprentice, Darth Vader (portrayed by David Prowse, voiced by James Earl Jones), the apparent killer of Luke's father. He attempts to comfort her afterwards, even running to catch up with her and grabbing her arm, then later attempting to grab her hand. Obi-Wan: Jedi don’t believe in possessions. On another occasion where she sees that he’s on the Holonet live and is listening to some important speaker, Satine: *Watches in glee as he dies inside*. Cares about what you think. The duel ends when Owen Lars shoots and kills Maul; he then warns Obi-Wan to stay away from his nephew. Will confess his flaws and internal struggles. Mace will absolutely judge you if you talk bad about Obi-Wan. The books also portray Obi-Wan adjusting to life as a hermit on Tatooine and quietly watching over Luke. On a different occasion everyone is telling war stories at a gala and Obi-Wan is the center of attention and Satine strolls over boutta ruin this man’s entire career. McGregor also stated that they were going to "start making it in the late spring" in Los Angeles. Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi is a live-action television series currently being developed by Lucasfilm. Despite Yoda's skepticism, Obi-Wan convinces his old master to continue Luke's training. Also ofc Ik cannonically most of this would never happen but picture the POTENTIAL. Obi-Wan says Rey's name, before echoing the words of encouragement he gave to Luke during his training on the Millennium Falcon: "These are your first steps." The original relationship with Obi Wan — obviously if Alec Guinness were still with us that would have made sense. [11], In Return of the Jedi, Obi-Wan again appears to Luke after Yoda's death on Dagobah. Both the voices of McGregor and Guinness are used, again with recording of Guinness saying "afraid" being repurposed to say "Rey".[19]. Seemingly since the Mouse House acquired Lucasfilm in 2012, there's been an endless barrage of rumors regarding a project revolving around the popular Jedi. He grabs her by the shoulders and leans his face in way too unnecessarily close just to talk with her. Some ppl be like “Oh yea that General Kenobi is just so stoic- what a perfect Jedi.”, And Satine, in reply, “Hold my martini. Ewan McGregor Says Obi-Wan Kenobi Series Is Not on Hold, but Has 'Been Pushed Back' Over Scripts The actor is set to reprise his role of the famed Jedi Knight in a new series for Disney+ On Geonosis, Obi-Wan discovers that a conspiracy of star systems bent on revolution from the Republic is led by Jedi-turned-Sith Lord Count Dooku (Christopher Lee), Qui-Gon's old master. *Sips angsty tea* Yes yes, of course darling. [26][27] A film centered on the character was previously in pre-production before being cancelled in favor of the series. FEEL FREE TO ABSOLUTELY CRUSH MY HEART. [17] Obi-Wan's line "Rey" is an edited voice recording of Alec Guinness saying "afraid".[1]. According to my source, her father’s name was Tyvek Kryze, and her mother’s was Firaxa Kryze, although another source stated her name was Velia so her true name is unclear. Unbeknownst to Obi-Wan, Vader is rescued by Sidious moments later and reconstructed into the cyborg as first seen in the original trilogy. In Star Wars Rebels, set five years before A New Hope, Obi-Wan appears as a hologram in the pilot episode, "Spark of Rebellion". Posted on Thursday, September 10th, 2020 by Hoai-Tran Bui Obi-Wan acknowledges that Darth Vader is indeed Luke's father, revealed by Vader himself in the previous film and confirmed by Yoda on his deathbed, and also reveals that Leia is Luke's twin sister. An Obi-Wan Kenobi limited series is reportedly being developed for the Disney Plus streaming service. Whoever will correct me on my beliefs now? At the very least, we have a good headcannon to go off of. See: the moment he’s being hugged by a Talz. episode "Star Koopa" (a spoof of Star Wars) also had its own parody of Obi-Wan called 'Obi-Wan Toadi', and the live-action segment "Zenned Out Mario" featured a parody called "Obi-Wan Cannoli". Obi-Wan takes Padmé to the asteroid Polis Massa, where she dies after giving birth to twins Luke and Leia. Now there is another important component of their relationship to discuss- their PDONAs, or public displays of non-affection. Stellan Skarsgård will also be appearing in Andor, so he might play a much bigger role in the universe than believed. [49] In October 2020, McGregor stated that it was set to begin filming in March 2021. Leia asks him to deliver R2-D2 and the plans safely to her home planet of Alderaan in order to help the Rebel Alliance. I saw your post about Satine's father. Obi-Wan and Anakin confront Dooku, but the Sith Lord overpowers them both. Obi-Wan mortally wounds Maul during a final lightsaber duel; with his dying breath, Maul asks Obi-Wan if he is protecting the "Chosen One", and Obi-Wan replies that he is. Do you wanna know? The spelling of the street name, Obi-Wana Kenobiego is the genitive form of the noun in the Polish language: (the street) of Obi-Wan Kenobi. The director has also helmed episodes of … ♀|| ♒︎ || INFP-T || Writer || Artist || Takes Requests ||  || @Mytardisisparked is my Tumblr bestie. *Satine giving him the biggest TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF side-eye*. “Obi-Obi-don’t leave me please…” she begged, wrapping her hands around the back of his neck and shaking him. The character briefly appears in the sequel trilogy as a disembodied voice, speaking to Rey. The Obi-Wan Kenobi cast according to IMDB. Obi-Wan Kenobi is a main character in the animated micro-series Star Wars: Clone Wars and the CGI animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars, voiced by James Arnold Taylor. In that episode (Voyage of Temptation) the inner turmoil felt by both Obi-Wan and Satine is palpable, and driven by the rekindled emotions which were never properly burnt out- only unhealthily buried by two emotionally constipated and overly-responsible young people. Star Wars' Ewan McGregor has said that the Obi-Wan Kenobi series for Disney+ will "bridge the gap" for the character and franchise.. Obi-Wan proceeds to have multiple panic attacks. Obi-Wan Kenobi is introduced in the original Star Wars film[b] living as a 57-year old hermit by the name of Ben Kenobi on the planet Tatooine. convincing themselves they are too different, they have different goals, one of them is incompetent, etc. Obi-Wan says to her, "These are your final steps, Rey. Obi-Wan appears as a Force ghost in many novels set after Return of the Jedi. I guess if I'm gonna be replaced it should be him! Guinness' performance as Obi-Wan in the original Star Wars (1977)[b] earned him a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, the only acting nomination for a Star Wars film. Stage 5- Basically Anakin. In both series, Obi-Wan is a general in the Clone Wars , and he and Anakin (voiced by Matt Lanter ) have many adventures fighting the Separatists. Stage 3- Still a little distant but will show he cares about you in some ways. The actor will shoot his upcoming Obi-Wan Kenobi television series for Disney+ in summer 2020. He constantly touches her, constantly checks to be sure she’s safe- which shows doubts in his own abilities as a protector, and he even seeks affirmations of friendship from her. [44] In February 2020, it was reported that the working title had been changed to Pilgrim,[47] and in April, it was announced that Joby Harold would take over writing duties. After sending a beacon to all surviving Jedi to scatter across the galaxy and remain in hiding, a distraught Obi-Wan watches security footage revealing that it was Anakin—who is now Sidious' Sith apprentice, Darth Vader—who led the chaos. [55] In the 2015 Star Wars comic series, Luke Skywalker goes to Obi-Wan's abandoned house on Tatooine and finds his diary, from which stories of Obi-Wan's past are recounted. On another occasion where Satine’s standing behind Sheev while he’s speaking in the senate and no one is paying attention, except for apparently Obi who has not topped staring directly at her for the past twenty minutes while she is most definitely not doing everything in her power to catch his attention. Disney also confirmed that Obi-Wan Kenobi will feature the return of Hayden Christensen as Darth Vader. Yoda intervenes and saves their lives, at the cost of Dooku's escape.[16]. The “year on the run” probably consisted of Satine being a BAMF worthy of her father’s warlord name and Obi-wan stumbling behind and learning battlefield tactics/swordplay from Satine like the smol padawan he was. You know it’s impolite not to answer someone. Guinness received an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor nomination for his portrayal of Obi-Wan Kenobi. [7] In an early draft of the original Star Wars film, Obi-Wan's first meeting with Luke Skywalker is lifted directly from The Hobbit, acknowledging Gandalf as a source of inspiration. Emerging from hyperspace, the group discovers that Alderaan has been destroyed by the Empire. Her head hung, and she finally dropped to her knees as she pulled Obi-Wan’s form into her lap. In 2003, the American Film Institute selected Obi-Wan Kenobi as the 37th greatest movie hero of all time. ... so it made sense that Yoda be the one that comes back and kicks [Luke's] butt a little. Do you remember when you were trying to do that one cool thing that is somehow related but then you accidentally walked into a rock/ got captured/ had a cold/ refused to acknowledge you were ill/ refused to eat/ refused to go to sleep/ had an allergic reaction and then you made a complete fool of yourself? While Obitine may butt heads on occasion alone, their squabbles are usually tedious and are centered around one thing: tension. ", Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace Novelization, "yes, it was me originally but they replaced my version with Ewan. Her face contorted into a devastated expression, her eyes blending themselves and mixing with the pain in her heart, bleeding through her tears- bleeding just the same as the body she cradled in her arms. [66], In 2004, the Council of the Commune Lubicz in Poland passed a resolution giving the name "Obi-Wan Kenobi" to one of the streets in Grabowiec, a small village near Toruń. However, Obi-Wan manages to turn the tables and defeat Maul, cutting him in half. He urges Luke to confront and defeat Vader; Luke once more rejects his advice. He stated that the series would be making use of The Mandalorian’s stagecraft technology. At that moment, Maul attacks them, and Obi-Wan ushers Ezra to retreat.