A good portion of Star Wars fans might have been disappointed with the Obi-Wan Kenobi series, but it’s safe to say nobody – and we really mean nobody – was disappointed by the prospect of seeing the beloved Ewan McGregor reprise his role as the titular Jedi master. That’s probably why Disney+ has opted to release an exclusive documentary special about the man’s long-awaited return in Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi’s Return.
Showcasing the making of the limited series, this “revealing chronicle” from Lucasfilm and Supper Club features never-before-seen BTS footage, fresh interviews with Ewan McGregor himself as well as co-star Hayden Christensen – who reprised his own role as called Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker / Darth Vader – director Deborah Chow, and plenty more.
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The forthcoming documentary will also dedicate some time to the spin-off’s creature shop, props department, and VFX team. All as equally crucial as the onscreen talent when it comes to any given Star Wars-related project (arguably more so).
“I remember clearly the first time I saw Star Wars,” said Ewan McGregor.
“I don’t think I’d imagined the scale of this series.”
Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi’s Return represents the latest in an ongoing series of behind-the-scenes documentaries chronicling the production of Disney+ Star Wars properties. It’ll join a growing catalogue that also includes docos about the making of The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett.
As for a release date, Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi’s Return is scheduled to hit Disney+ on September 8th (Disney+ Day) — check out the trailer above.
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