Obiwan kenobi film set to join star wars universe film. After months and months of whispers that it may be happening, a new report states that lucasfilm is currently in the early stages of. Episode vii and its spinoffs continues to spin madly on. The star wars franchise has spawned multiple films and television series. The newest rumors include an obiwan kenobi spinoff. Star wars spinoffs have been causing controversy within the galaxy since rogue ones success. Lucasfilm is in the early stages of developing an obiwan kenobi standalone movie, with oscarnominated director stephen daldry billy elliot in talks to call the shots. The next star wars spinoff is reportedly set to centre around jedi master obiwan kenobi exclusive nme offer. The obiwan spinoff movie will expand on rebels storyline of what the jedi master has been doing in the years between whilst watching over luke. Star wars star ewan mcgregor again addressed obiwan kenobi spinoff movie rumours at last nights golden globes. Lucasfilm has not confirmed that obiwan will be the subject of next star wars spin. Obiwan kenobi got a lot more exploration in the star wars animated series, adding a lot of interesting new dimensions to the character in. A rumoured star wars spin off revolving around obiwan kenobi is speculated to begin filming in january 2019, with stephen daldry still earmarked to direct news broke in august that lucasfilm.
Every star wars fan in the world really needs to sit down, because theres a rumor that obiwan kenobi is getting a star wars spinoff. The hollywood reporter broke the news that lucasfilm might. An obiwan film could delve into his early years or fill in the gap between episodes i vi, such as his years in exile before a new hope ewan mcgregor, who portrayed the jedi in. Solo might be the latest star wars spinoff movie heading to theaters, but, according to a new report, another beloved character from the original trilogy might be next in line to get their own film. Following the mandalorian and a rogue one spin off centring on diego lunas cassian andor, ewan mcgregor is apparently next in line for his very own show about the iconic obi wan kenobi. The untold story of jedi master obiwan kenobi in the.
This should be an automatic yes and a fist pump, but i had only the following reaction. A star wars story about to burn up the box office, it seems like its only a matter of time before lucasfilm officially announces that obiwan spinoff. According to the hollywood reporter, oscarnominated director stephen daldry is in early talks with disney and lucasfilm to direct a standalone star wars spinoff about obiwan kenobi, everybodys favorite desert hermit. But from a source commenting on some of the more interesting conversations happening behind closed doors, its for mcgregor to once again. New star wars shows coming to disney plus android authority. A rumoured star wars spinoff revolving around obiwan kenobi is speculated to begin filming in january 2019, with stephen daldry still earmarked to. Star wars obi wan kenobi spin off movie starts shooting in 2019 report obi win.
Jesse grantgetty images for disney it was revealed in august 2019 that disney is officially moving forward. As many fans know by now, lucasfilm is expanding their immensely popular star wars film franchise with a series of spinoff films that compliment the main episodes of the skywalker family saga. So it looks like, despite the reports that the star wars obiwan spinoff movie wouldnt. Mcgregor remains keen to pick up the lightsaber again, but is a standalone. The other big new entry in the disney plus star wars shows is the untitled obiwan series. Further animated series began to be released in the 2000s, the first two of which focused on the clone wars. Ewan mcgregor will reprise his role as obi wan kenobi in a new star wars tv series. Weve seen the sith nursing their hatreds, patiently plotting theirrevenge. With the disappointing performance of solo, everyone assumed spinoffs were, well, off.
Obiwan kenobi, the jedi master who famously trained anakin and luke skywalker, is expected to be the focus of the next star wars story, with disney planning to bring back ewan mcgregor to reprise. Word around the halls is that disney is in negotiations with ewan mcgregor for an unknown project, they revealed. The show predominantly follows the adventures of obi wan kenobi, anakin skywalker who is portrayed tremendously. Disney announces obiwan kenobi spinoff, and more movie. Obiwan kenobi movie not in the star wars spinoff plans. At the end of revenge, obiwan goes into hiding and then is known as the old hermit dude living among the dunes on the planet tatooine. Star wars obiwan kenobi limited series next top priority. The best star wars spin offs to enjoy after youve finished the films. Star wars obiwan spinoff discussion in konoha theatre started by blazinginferno, aug 17, 2017. Stephen daldry reportedly developing a star wars spinoff. Rogue one spinoff, han solo spinoff, obiwan spinoff. The first one is already in production, as disney confirmed a lando spinoff, but the details were hinted at in the latest star wars installment. Galaxies 20032011 that has no relevance to the overall plot whatsoever.
Yes, ewan mcgregor, who played the role of the jedi in the star wars prequel films, is slated to return. While the hype for solo has pivoted from fans preparing for a dumpster fire to. Possible star wars obiwan spinoff movie details revealed. Obiwan kenobi is reportedly getting his own spinoff star. Star wars obiwan star ewan mcgregor speaks out on spin. Should ewan mcgregors obiwan kenobi land his own star wars spinoff. Lucasfilm developing obiwan spinoff movie screen rant. Obiwan kenobi is getting the star wars spinoff film. A new spinoff focusing on obiwan kenobi has been rumored for. A star wars story shooting at pinewood studios in the uk under the fake title joshua tree a reference to the original star wars tunisian locations. Obiwan kenobi movie is next star wars spinoff imdb. Star wars spinoff for ewan mcgregor as obiwan kenobi.
The talks are apparently at the earliest of stages and theres no script yet, but if things work out, disney apparently wants daldry to have a hand in crafting. Tmz says it has obtained a newlyreleased production announcement from disney, stating that the. Star wars obiwan kenobi movie confirmed to be in development. After years of being rumored and discussed, we have word that another star wars spinoff is in the works that will focus on obiwan kenobi this is the first time that the news has come from one. In addition to the now in the works obiwan standalone, there are several other star wars spinoffs being considered that will take place outside of the main skywalker saga. According to schmoes know, the 44yearold star wars prequel star has been linked to a trilogy of new obiwan spinoff movies. The greatest hero in the galaxy faces histoughest challenge yet.
According to entertainment weekly writer anthony breznican via slashfilm, the jedi knightturnedmentor played by alec guinness in the original trilogy and ewan mcgregor in the prequels wont be starring in his own star wars anthology film along the lines of rogue one or the upcoming han solo story. Star wars fans predict ewan mcgregor will return for spin. After disneys acquisition of lucasfilm, only the latter was kept in the canon of continuity of the episodic star wars films. The next blockbuster star wars spinoff will reportedly centre on obiwan kenobi. Star wars and where does george lucas propose to make a follow up about obiwan kenobi. Should ewan mcgregors obiwan kenobi land his own star. Obiwan kenobi ive heard from quite a few people now that an obiwan kenobi movie is in the works. Ever since disney announced they were making anthology star wars instalments, fans have been wondering when the inevitable obiwan kenobi spinoff. Other iconic characters are also expected to get their own films in the. Star wars obiwan kenobi spinoff may be in the works. The upcoming star wars spin off tv series, centred around obi wan kenobi, is being delayed until 2021, its being reported it was announced last summer by lucasfilm boss kathleen kennedy that. The latest star wars rumor gives us an update on what might be happening with the obiwan kenobi standalone movie. Star wars obiwan kenobi spinoff tv series delayed until.
Yesterday word got out that lucasfilm is talking to director stephen daldry about making an obiwan kenobi movie for their star wars story spinoff line. The force is strong with this star wars spinoff according to the hollywood reporter, a standalone film focusing on obiwan kenobi is in the works. Ewan mcgregor wants to return as obiwan kenobi for one maybe two spinoff films ive always thought there was a story to tell between my last one and alec. A standalone obiwan kenobi film is set to join the everexpanding star wars universe according to the hollywood reporter, the project is at a very early stage but has already attracted the. Kenobi is a sweeping story thats part epic western, part highstakes drama, part romance but its all star wars,taking place in the early days of obiwans exile to tatooine. If you were waiting for that obiwan kenobi solo adventure, dont. Obiwan kenobi spinoff film to start shooting in 2019. Obiwan and boba fett spinoffs bite the dust as lucasfilm flush their development slate after the failure of solo. In addition to the now in the works obi wan standalone, there are several other star wars spin offs being considered that will take place outside of the main skywalker saga. Obiwan and boba fett spinoffs reportedly cancelled by.
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