This live-action prequel show will star Ewan McGregor as the legendary Jedi Knight.
Although no exact plot descriptions for the new show have been announced yet, it's no secret thatwill return to the role of Obi-Wan, with Hayden Christensen reprising his portrayal of the evil iron-lunged Sith, Darth Vader.
Co-starring in"Obi-Wan Kenobi" will be Moses Ingram, Joel Edgerton, Bonnie Piesse, Kumail Nanjiani, Indira Varma, Rupert Friend, O'Shea Jackson Jr., Sung Kang, Simone Kessell and Benny Safdie. Deborah Chow will direct the series and also serve as an executive producer with Lucasfilm chief Kathleen Kennedy, Michelle Rejwan, Ewan McGregor, and Joby Harold.
Disney-owned Marvel Comics won't be left out of the occasion, as a five-issue"Obi-Wan" companion comic book miniseries set for a May release is in the works courtesy of writer Christopher Cantwell with art by Ario Anindito . This limited run will focus on pivotal moments in the warrior's lifetime.
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