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Obi-Wan Kenobistar Ewan McGregor remains positive and hopeful that the Disney+ series will get a follow-up soon. The actor has already expressed interest in reprising his iconic role; even Darth Vader himself, Hayden Christensen, wants to continue the story.
So far, there is no engaging update about the sequel’s progress. Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy confirmed that they have not talked about the subject yet, though they are keeping the door ajar for possibilities.
Ewan McGregor Wishes To Play Obi-Wan Kenobi Again
During his guesting onThe Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, actorEwan McGregorresponded to the question of a potentialObi-Wan KenobiSeason 2:
“I have no news to tell. I’m waiting for the call. I don’t know that it’s happening.”
He previously spoke withGQand expressed interest in working on another installment.
“I really hope we do another. If I could do one of these every now and again. I’d just be happy about it.”
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As per Lucasfilm presidentKathleen Kennedy, the much-anticipated sequel is not yet in talks. She toldVarietyat the Star Wars Celebration in London:
“That is not an active development. But I never say never, because there’s always the possibility. That show was so well-received, and [director] Deborah Chow did such a spectacular job. Ewan McGregor really wants to do another. We’ll turn our attention to that again maybe down the road.”
Hayden Christensen, who portrayedDarth Vaderin the show, shared viaRadio Timesthat he thinks the narrative could be more fleshed out in the second season. He hopes to return as the iconic antagonist of the story.
“Well, it was definitely conceived as a standalone story. But I would love to continue with this character. You know, I think there’s certainly more there to explore, and I would be so excited to get to do so.”
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While Season 2 remains uncertain, there are still many otherStar Warsfranchises coming into Disney+.The Acolyteis reportedly coming to the small screen this June, whileDaisy Ridleyis prepping to reprise her role as Rey in an upcoming film.
Obi-Wan KenobiDirector Revealed The Show Was Designed As A Limited Series
Deborah Chowpreviously revealed viaVarietythat the show was meant to be a standalone project, but because of its critical success and demand from fans, there might be a chance it will get a sequel.
“There’s definitely, I’m sure, more stories to be told. For this one, we really did conceive it as a limited [series]. It really was meant to be beginning, middle, and end. But you never say never. For me, just getting to spend more time with the character and Ewan as that character would be the greatest joy of it.”
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With manyStar Warsprojects currently lined up for the coming years, the creative team behind the franchise might just be as busy as ever. Until Lucasfilm and Disney+ make the official announcement, fans can still cross their fingers to wish for the show’s renewal.
Obi-Wan Kenobiis available to stream via Disney+.
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