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Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi's Return

PG-13·2022·60m

Documentary

Summary

This special explores the return of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker to the screen, as well as Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen to their classic roles. Director Deborah Chow leads the cast and crew as they create new heroes and villains that live alongside new incarnations of beloved Star Wars characters, and an epic story that dramatically bridges the saga films.

Cast

Ewan McGregor

Self - Obi-Wan Kenobi / Executive Producer

Hayden Christensen

Self - Anakin Skywalker

Deborah Chow

Self - Director / Executive Producer

Moses Ingram

Self - Reva Sevander

Vivien Lyra Blair

Self - Leia Organa

Joby Harold

Self - Writer / Executive Producer

Rupert Friend

Self - Grand Inquisitor

Joel Edgerton

Self - Owen Lars

Bonnie Piesse

Self - Beru Lars

Zach Braff

Self - Freck

Kumail Nanjiani

Self - Haja Estree

Indira Varma

Self - Tala Durith

O'Shea Jackson Jr.

Self - Kawlan Roken

Ian McDiarmid

Self - Emperor Palpatine

Liam Neeson

Self - Qui-Gon Jinn

Jonathan Eusebio

Self - Stunt Coordinator

Michael Bender

Self - Stormtrooper (archive footage) (uncredited)

Tim Magoolaghan

Self - Stormtrooper (archive footage) (uncredited)

Alec Guinness

Self - Obi-Wan Kenobi (archive footage) (uncredited)

George Lucas

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Mark Hamill

Self - Luke Skywalker (archive footage) (uncredited)

Sung Kang

Self - Fifth Brother (archive footage) (uncredited)

Grant Feely

Self - Luke Skywalker (archive footage) (uncredited)

Simone Kessell

Self - Breha Organa (archive footage) (uncredited)

Carrie Fisher

Self - Leia Organa (archive footage) (uncredited)

Gary Kurtz

Self (voice) (archive footage) (uncredited)

Crew

Director

David Gelb

Reviews

tmdb51616167

September 10, 2024

I've tuned into the first four episodes of the #ObiWanKenobiSeries on #DisneyPlus, and I have a bold claim to make - Star Wars television series are surpassing the movies in quality.

In my opinion, the movies tend to overwhelm viewers with a barrage of information, making it challenging for casual fans to grasp the characters, terminology, and overall plot.

Conversely, the television series excel at breaking down complex elements, drawing viewers in with character development and engaging storylines that facilitate a deeper understanding of the Star Wars universe.

Series like The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett have been executed brilliantly, allowing audiences to connect with main and side characters on a more personal level. These shows have provided me with insights into characters like Luke and Leia, enhancing my comprehension of their backgrounds and motivations.

Overall, the Star Wars television series are enriching the lore and expanding the universe in a way that the movies sometimes struggle to achieve. Exciting times for Star Wars fans!