An old rumor has resurfaced that ewan mcgregor could play obiwan kenobi again in a new star wars trilogy. Kathleen kennedy and the rest of lucasfilm fully intend to make an obiwan movie set between revenge of the sith and a new hope, with ewan mcgregor in tow. They arent part of a story arc but 3 separate obiwan adventures set between episodes iii and iv. Revenge of the sith, extended edition author octorox date 22jun2017, 11. When obiwan kenobi brings anakin skywalkers newborn son to uncle owen in revenge of the sith, baby luke as well as baby leia was played aidan barton, the son of revenge of the sith editor roger barton. Collider jedi council han solo or obi wan trilogy movies a. Jul 28, 2016 search for han solo or obi wan trilogy movies a better idea. Ewan mcgregor happy to play obiwan kenobi in future star. Hiding from the evil empire after it took control of the galaxy, he secretly watches over luke skywalker. They include a trilogy about luke skywalkers mentor. The obiwan series will take place eight years after the events of 2005s revenge of the sith, where we last saw obiwan watching over luke skywalker, the secret child of darth vader, on tatooine. Studio schedule suggests obiwan solo movie filming in 2019.
Rumors of a star wars spinoff movie focusing on the adventures of obiwan kenobi between the events of revenge of the sith and a new hope have been circulating almost since disney announced there. The last jedi fast approaching release, attention is already turning to the series future, with a new, obiwan kenobi spinoff trilogy reportedly set to start filming in 2019. I know some people use anakin because he was the main guy in the actual pt, but others use obiwan. At that time, the first character people talked about for future spinoffs was obiwan kenobi. Lucasfilm will begin production on an obiwan kenobi trilogy. With the star wars anthology series beginning this year with a story of rogue one thats between the prequel trilogy and a second anthology movie of han solo from the original trilogy we should have a obi wan kenobi anthology movie with the prequel obi wan actor ewan mcgregor. With an obiwan kenobi star wars movie in the works, only one thing matters. The untold story of jedi master obi wan kenobi in the. Theres years and years of obiwans life that are untold. Rumors of a star wars spinoff movie focusing on the adventures of obi wan kenobi between the events of revenge of. Jan 08, 2018 speaking at the 2018 golden globes, ewan mcgregor maintains that talk of an obiwan kenobi movie is still just talk, to the best of his knowledge. Ewan mcgregor to duel darth vader before a new hope. Obi wan was first played by alec guinness who died in 2000.
The oscarnominated director behind billy elliot and the hours is in early talks to helm a star wars standalone movie centering on obiwan kenobi. Star wars original trilogy collection obiwan kenobi anh nip action figure from the 2004 toy series. A star wars story and how han solo got his name in solo. Reportedly, the disappointing box office returns for solo. The upcoming han solo spinoff movie wont be the only characterspecific star wars film. Their sources suggest it could be a trilogy of obi wan films set in the years between revenge of the sith and the original star wars. The script is set on tatooine and picks up with obiwan living in. Alright, who would you use as the main protagonist of your pt rewrite.
I need to stress that these movies are not connected. Obviously, that did not happen, but the studio continues to plan the future of the star wars franchise, well beyond the. The longawaited obi wan kenobi tv series has had a bit of a bumpy start, but it appears to be getting ready for lift off. The obi wan kenobi movie rumors have grown into a whole obi wan kenobi trilogy.
There was some confusion regarding whether obiwan would be used in the current trilogy or the trilogy referred to was of the character himself, but that wasnt the case. He played the character in the star wars prequel trilogy movies, the phantom menace, attack of the clones and revenge of the sith. With the star wars universe expanding as never before, those rumors of an obiwan kenobi trilogy just got another boost. The latest projects he worked on were transformers. Ewan mcgregors obiwan kenobi solo movie looks set to be announced at star wars celebration, but will the jedi master duel darth vader or even darth maul and boba fett. Star wars trilogy the original unaltered trilogy download. The longawaited obiwan kenobi tv series has had a bit of a bumpy start, but it appears to be getting ready for lift off. The longawaited dvd release of the original theatrical incarnations of the classic star wars trilogy. Unless johnsons trilogy is an obiwan movie, a yoda movie, and a jabba the hutt movie, it would appear that the early rumors of these other star wars movies are about as accurate as that fake. Obiwan movie and fourth star wars trilogy dominate new. The schedule of a frequent game of thrones filming location indicates a star wars spinoff, likely obi wan, will film sometime in 2019. The star wars franchise has spawned multiple liveaction and animated films. The franchise started with a film trilogy set in medias res beginning in the middle of the storywhich was later expanded to a trilogy of trilogies. Forbes takes privacy seriously and is committed to transparency.
Acting as one of the films few emotional centers, the relationship carries on into the final film of the prequel trilogy, revenge of the sith, as obi wan expresses interest in learning to commune with his since deceased master. We know full well what he did in the star wars trilogy and. Possible star wars obiwan spinoff movie details revealed. In addition to the potential obiwan movie, we also know that a. Daisy ridley bouncing back after her wrist injury plus her audition for. Obiwan kenobi star wars film in the works, director in.
This is a v2 of my extended edition of star wars episode iii. The franchise started with a film trilogy set in medias resbeginning in the middle of the storywhich was later expanded to a trilogy of trilogies, better known as the skywalker saga. A rumored star wars trilogy set between episode iii and episode iv, focusing on obiwan keonbi, is reportedly in development. Obiwan kenobi star wars movie is new hope prequel set on. Jul 28, 2016 today is july 28th, 2016 and its another collider jedi council hosted by kristian harloff, with tiffany smith, mark ellis and mark reilly. Roger barton has worked as a film editor on many hollywood productions ever since his first movie, james camerons titanic. The obiwan kenobi movie rumors have grown into a whole. Jun 03, 2015 with the star wars universe expanding as never before, those rumors of an obi wan kenobi trilogy just got another boost. It has long been speculated that the star wars franchise would revisit obiwan kenobi in one of its spinoffs, and now thr dropped the news that. Inspired by the most famous jedi academy mod movie duels, wector has given me permission to. Collider jedi council obiwan kenobi trilogy with ewan. Star wars original trilogy collection spirit of obiwan dagobah training nip action figure from the 2004 toy series. Obiwan kenobi star wars movie is new hope prequel set. The report prominently claims that the longrumored obiwan kenobi standalone movie starring ewan mcgregor will actually happen and even says.
However, this time around the rumors are that the iconic leader will be getting not only one film, but an entire trilogy, the website sources say. Ewan mcgregor happy to play obiwan kenobi in future. The site warns this could be a lot of wishful thinking. A star wars story scuttled plans for the big screen obi wan movie. The original trilogy was released between 1977 and 1983, the prequel trilogy. A much, much more interesting setting for an obiwan story would be between the prequel trilogy and the original trilogy, during the time when obiwan, one of the last remaining jedi, went into. The delta7s designers worked with the jedi order to create a starfighter with fewer internal systems. The talk now is that a new trilogy based on the character of the jedi master is currently in development.
May 17, 2018 obiwan kenobi star wars spinoff film rumored to be new hope prequel, not an origin story report. Mar 31, 2017 kathleen kennedy and the rest of lucasfilm fully intend to make an obiwan movie set between revenge of the sith and a new hope, with ewan mcgregor in tow. Under the guidance of disney, lucasfilm expanded the reaches of star wars to go beyond just the saga films. Aug 18, 2017 forbes takes privacy seriously and is committed to transparency. The following scenes are reintegrated into the movie. Thats cool, but isnt it time for a film about a less wellknown character. An old rumor has resurfaced that ewan mcgregor could play obi wan kenobi again in a new star wars trilogy. An epic spaceopera theatrical film series, which depicts the adventures of various characters a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Jan 08, 2018 ewan mcgregor happy to play obi wan kenobi again.
Lucasfilm will begin production on an obiwan kenobi. Collider jedi council han solo or obi wan trilogy movies. Is a star wars obiwan kenobi spinoff trilogy in the works. The postsith, prea new hope era is also territory currently being covered by the animated star wars rebels, where obiwan has popped up, and we know that this is a time of great turmoil, strife. They include a trilogy about luke skywalkers mentor, obi wan. Collider jedi council han solo or obi wan trilogy movies a better idea. Oct 07, 2014 we had previously heard that a star wars obi wan kenobi spinoff was being considered by disney as the franchise moves forward. Jedi council is packed with a ton of news today and.
We already know much about anakin and obi wan, and using them over and over again can get repetitive. But, the one anthology almost all fans want to see is a standalone movie featuring. One movie anakin and obiwan kicking ass, one of anakin starting to turn, and one of a newly minted darth vader kicking the shit out of everyone. In a battle with the evil darth vader, obiwan lets vader win and disappears, becoming part of the force. The books follow the adventures of young jedi obiwan kenobi and his master, quigon jinn, before the events of star wars. Today is july 28th, 2016 and its another collider jedi council hosted by kristian harloff, with tiffany smith, mark ellis and mark reilly. The original trilogy was released between 1977 and 1983, the prequel trilogy between 1999 and 2005, and a sequel trilogy between.
Lucasfilm to begin shooting new obiwan kenobi film trilogy. The next star wars anthology movie will reportedly focus on obiwan kenobi. Star wars movie duels the original trilogy is a single player total conversion for the most popular 3rdperson action game star wars jedi knight jedi academy. Last year, lucasfilm president kathleen kennedy teased that the next star wars spinoff would be confirmed by summer 2017. Obiwan kenobi could star in star wars next standalone movie. Today the council discusses ewan mcgregor talking potential obi wan kenobi movie, adam drivers comments about episode viii. Episode i the phantom menace is the seminal tale of the star wars mythos, unlocking the history and events that laid the foundation for the rebel alliances epic struggle against the empire as chronicled in the. In addition, mcgregor can be heard very briefly as obiwan in 2015s the force awakens. Their sources suggest it could be a trilogy of obiwan films set in the years between revenge of the sith and the original star wars. First up, they are not talking about an obiwan spinoff movie but a trilogy of obiwan movies. The next star wars anthology movie will reportedly focus on obi wan kenobi. Manufactured by kuat systems engineering, the delta7 aetherspriteclass light interceptor was a jediused starfighter that saw extensive action during the last years of the galactic republic, and was designed specifically with the jedi in mind.
In the phantom menace, the relationship between obi wan kenobi and his master, quigon jinn, is one of the few things that actually works. My idea about them was to eliminate episodes 1 and 2, and expand out 3 to be the trilogy. The report claims the obiwan film is not an origin story like solo but a direct prequel to the original star wars. Star wars movie duels the original trilogy ben kenobi vs. A star wars story scuttled plans for the big screen obiwan movie. Inspired by the most famous jedi academy mod movie duels, wector has given me permission to take this mod further into the story line and create a sequel, since he will be retiring from. Now these wouldnt make a traditional trilogy but rather three separate stand alone films. Now cinelinx is reporting that thats not entirely true.
For fans of the star wars prequel trilogy, the appeal of this obi wan movie is just as strong. Jude watson is the primary author of the series, although the first book was written by dave wolverton. Jedi apprentice is a popular series of books in the fictional star wars legends universe, published between 1999 and 2002. Theyve told the story of stealing the death star plans in rogue one. Within the original trilogy, obiwan serves as a supporting character and is portrayed by english actor alec guinness. Diego truly nailed every detail and together we were able to bring this to the costuming community. Obiwan kenobi is reportedly set to be featured in a movie of. Jan 09, 2018 unless johnsons trilogy is an obiwan movie, a yoda movie, and a jabba the hutt movie, it would appear that the early rumors of these other star wars movies are about as accurate as that fake. Lucasfilm may still be planning to film obiwan in 2019. According to them, three obi wan stand alone films are in the works. As stated, the time in isolation on tatooine will give kenobi a lot of time for reflection on where. Piecing my obiwan cosplay belt together and this will help to make it truly as authenticlooking as possible. Star wars obiwan kenobi trilogy in development rumor.
This one not only purposes the focus of a new star wars movie, but in fact a whole. Obiwan kenobi movie highlights problem with disney. An obi wan movie that lines up with and reminds us of the awful prequels, would be a terrible idea. With kristian harloff, mark ellis, mark reilly, tiffany smith. With the star wars anthology series beginning this year with a story of rogue one thats between the prequel trilogy and a second anthology movie of han solo from the original trilogy we should have a obiwan kenobi anthology movie with the prequel obiwan actor ewan mcgregor. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Ewan mcgregor being courted for a new obiwan kenobi trilogy. Ive been doing some thinking, and i have this idea where the main focus is not obi wan or anakin, but owen.
Apr 29, 2020 after years of rumors about an obi wan kenobi movie, ewan mcgregor will return as the jedi master. In the laterreleased prequel trilogy, a younger version of the character serves as one of the main protagonists alongside anakin skywalker. Star wars obiwan kenobi spinoff movie starts shooting in. Aug 17, 2017 it has long been speculated that the star wars franchise would revisit obi wan kenobi in one of its spinoffs, and now thr dropped the news that stephen daldry is in early talks to direct the movie. Oct 06, 2014 we heard a few weeks ago that lucasfilm may have begun work on a obi wan kenobi stand alone film.
Ewan mcgregors obiwan kenobi solo movie looks set to be announced at star wars celebration, but will. The obi wan series will take place eight years after the events of 2005s revenge of the sith, where we last saw obi wan watching over luke skywalker, the secret child of darth vader, on tatooine. Dec 10, 2017 lucasfilm will begin production on an obiwan kenobi trilogy in 2019. Speaking at the 2018 golden globes, ewan mcgregor maintains that talk of an obiwan kenobi movie is still just talk, to the best of his knowledge. Jul 11, 2018 game of thrones studio schedule suggests obi wan solo movie films in 2019. Lucasfilm to begin shooting new obiwan kenobi film.
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