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Ewan hasn't aged a day
It's a little late for that....Don't read below if you haven't seen the lastest episode of Rebels.Ray Park just said recently he still wants to be Maul in a new SW film...
This would be the one. The ending of the film could be their fight. Cue Duel of the Fates.
I am fairly convinced at some point we will see Ewan as Obi wan again whether its in his own solo or another star wars episode or spin off.
Wouldn't surprise me if he appeared in the Last Jedi as a Force Ghost.
Like the #HanSolo film, which was conceived by Lawrence Kasdan, co-writer of both The Force Awakens and Empire Strikes Back, there has been another character that many at Lucasfilm have been trying to crack. And they might just have settled on the right pitch for the long-rumored spinoff movie: Obi-Wan Kenobi.
A 'Kenobi: A Star Wars Story' Movie Might Be In The Works
According to Star Wars News Net and Entertainment Weekly's Anthony Breznican, an #ObiWan spin-off film has always been in the cards, but according to the former, Lucasfilm may be confident enough to formally announce the project at Star Wars Celebration Orlando. The convention, which will be held from April 1316, will celebrate everything Star Wars during its run. More significantly, they will be heralding the original film's 40th anniversary, something which will leave room for a ton of surprises. There have also been discussions about Obi-Wan appearing in the sequel trilogy, but whether that will come to light will be a longer wait.
Keep in mind that this is currently stands as a rumor, but a very plausible one. Unless Star Wars News Net reports off message boards like Reddit and 4Chan, the source is usually on point when it comes to their coverage. And Breznican is one of the best and most well-connected in the business. But to be safe, take this with a grain of salt.
Ewan McGregor Will Reportedly Be Reprising His Role As Obi-Wan Kenobi
The report further states that the company intends to bring #EwanMcGregor back as the Jedi Knight. It shouldn't be a surprise as he has been eager to jump back into the role, and it just makes sense from a continuity standpoint.
Over a decade since he last portrayed the character in Revenge of the Sith, McGregor is the perfect age to step back into the franchise, especially since the #KathleenKennedy and Lucasfilm are developing a film set between the original and prequel trilogies. Whether the story will take place before or after his monumental appearance on Star Wars Rebels is still in question.
Lucasfilm Supposedly Wants Gareth Edwards To Direct
Though the whole existence of a #Kenobi standalone film is a huge surprise, what may be an even bigger one is the return of Gareth Edwards in the director chair. Known for his work on Godzilla and Rogue One, Lucasfilm head Kathleen Kennedy reportedly wants the director back for another Star Wars story. Through re-shoots and story changes, it seems that Kennedy was very happy with the way the director handled much of the situation, patting the Edwards on the back for being an adaptable director.
Though he may be returning, the teams producing and writing the film will all be different. Hopefully, the director makes it a priority to capture the character, something both of his previous films lacked. Though a new and fresh perspective may be preferred, the film is shaping to seem very different from #RogueOne.
What Could It Be About?
All the evidence points to an #ObiWanKenobi movie in the works, with Star Wars News Net reporting that promo materials are being prepped for Star Wars Celebration. Due to the good-standing reputation of the site, it is safe to say that this may be more than just a rumor. But what can an Ewan McGregor standalone film set between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope be about?
Here's what we know:
Ben Kenobi stayed in exile in Tatooine post-Revenge of the Sith.
He looked over Luke Skywalker as he grew older.
A couple of years before A New Hope, he has his final encounter with Darth Maul.
Knowing these points, it's hard to see where Lucasfilm can go with the character. Since the Maul arc has already been covered it seems that the company may take the character somewhere that fans wouldn't have anticipated. It's possible a threat outside of Tatooine will bring the Jedi Knight out of hiding one last time. It is also possible that a character piece can be made on Tatooine in the vein of Logan. But whatever they decide, it is sure to give fans what they want.
Borys Kit said:Oscar-nominated filmmaker Stephen Daldry is in early talks for the film, which would center on the Jedi Master who has been played by both Alec Guinness and Ewan McGregor.
Stephen Daldry is Star Wars new hope.
The Oscar-nominated director behind Billy Elliot and The Hours is in early talks to direct a Star Wars standalone movie centering on Obi-Wan Kenobi, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.
Sources say talks are at the earliest of stages and that the project has no script. If a deal makes, Daldry would oversee the development and writing with Lucasfilm brass. It's not known at this stage if Ewan McGregor will reprise his role.
The Obi-Wan Kenobi standalone is one of several projects being developed by Lucasfilm and Disney that fall outside the trilogies telling the saga of the Skywalker family. A Han Solo movie is now in the final stages of shooting under new director Ron Howard and Lucasfilm is also looking at movies featuring Yoda and bounty hunter Bob Fett, among others.
In the original Star Wars trilogy, Kenobi was at first a desert-dwelling and war-weary hermit who later proved to be a wise and powerful warrior, brandishing a light saber. He was briefly a mentor to a young Luke before being cut down by Darth Vader, his former pupil. Alec Guinness played Kenobi, garnering him an Oscar nomination to boot.
The character got star treatment in the George Lucas-directed prequels which told the origin of Vader and his betrayal of Kenobi and the Jedis. McGregor has said he would be open to playing the character again. Sources stress, however, that since there is no script, no actor is attached.
Daldry hails from the theater world and made his feature debut with Billy Elliot, which netted him his first directing Oscar nomination. He followed that up with searing dramas The Hours and The Reader, which also netted him directing nominations.
He most recently directed episodes of Netflixs period drama The Crown, which put him into play in this Emmy season.
He is repped by CAA.