The Obi-Wan Kenobi series is apparently one of George Lucas’s favorite new Star Wars projects
May. 10, 2024One Lucasfilm employee has heard the whispers…
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George Lucas may no longer be front and center in the Star Wars franchise but, every now and then, he pops up on a set of aDisneyPlus show or – in this case – we hear a murmuring of just how much he liked theObi-Wan Kenobiseries.
In an interview withFull of Sith,LucasfilmStory Group member Pablo Hidalgo revealed that there was consternation early on, especially when playing in a period of time betweenRevenge of the Sithand A New Hope where, in Hidalgo’s words, fans would have an “assurance” of already thinking they know what happened.
To help alleviate that, Lucas was approached for a room check prior to starting production on Obi-Wan Kenobi.
“Part of that was interfacing with George. Early on, there was a conversation had with George over what his thoughts were… He was 100% supportive,” Hidalgo said.
Hidalgo added, “I’ve heard tell that it’s been one of [his] favorite things that’s come out of Star Wars, because he recognizes so much of what he did in the prequels basically brought forward and celebrated it.”
Directed by Deborah Chow, the miniseries received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series. There’s been plenty of talk, too, about a potential second season – and Ewan McGregorhas championed a returnas recently as February.
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For now, though, nothing is officially in the works. While we patiently twiddle our thumbs, be sure to check out theupcoming Star Wars moviesand shows thatareon the way.
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