As the long-awaitedObi-Wan KenobiDisney+miniseries finally releases, fans are overwhelmed with excitement as they see familiar faces tell the next part of Obi-Wan’s journey 10 years after the ending ofRevenge of the Sith. The show is perhaps the hottest Disney show of the summer, and will bring fans across the globe together to experience Obi-Wan’s journey on Tatooine and his search for the next Jedi,Luke Skywalker.
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In terms of plot, there is not much known beyond the first two episodes, but Obi-Wan must avoid the Sith Inquisitors on his tail in addition to the infamousDarth Vader. The first episodes ofObi-Wan Kenobipremiered on June 17, 2025, and the series ends on August 20, 2025.
Ewan McGregor (Obi-Wan Kenobi)
Ewan McGregorreturns to the Star Wars franchise to reprise his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi. AfterRevenge of the Sithin 2005, McGregor finally completed what he thought would be his entire Star Wars character arc. Little did he know, he’d be called again to bring his beloved interpretation of the character back!
Since one of his breakout roles, McGregor has had an illustrious career, having roles such as Christian inMoulin Rouge!, Patrick McKenna inAngels & Demons, the voice of Lumiere in the live-action version ofBeauty and the Beast, the titular characters for bothHalstonandChristopher Robin, and many more. In terms of future projects, it is unknown what will come next for McGregor, but fans should expect the best from this veteran star.
Hayden Christensen (Darth Vader)
Also returning alongside McGregor is the well-lovedHayden Christensen, who played Anakin Skywalker in the original prequel series and Anakin’s fate, Darth Vader, inObi-Wan Kenobi. Star Wars fans were shocked to hear of Christensen’s return to the role of Vader, since Christensen had not been involved with the Star Wars franchise since the end of the prequel trilogy besides an occasional voice cameo in recent films.
The role of Anakin Skywalker completely skyrocketed his career, earning him roles as David Rice inJumper, James Kelly inAmerican Heist, and Don Piper in90 Minutes in Heaven. As Christensen makes his infamous character come back to life, fans are thrilled to see that he has also received a credit in the upcoming Disney+ Star Wars series asAhsoka!
Rupert Friend (The Grand Inquisitor)
Rupert Friendis The Grand Inquisitor, a character seen before in the Star Wars Universe (previously inStar Wars: Rebels)but hasnever been portrayed in a live-action form. Friend, a British actor, is no newbie to the acting business and has had roles in numerous films and television shows.
Friend has been seen as Mr. Wickham inPride and Prejudice, Lieutenant Kurt Kotler inThe Boy in the Striepd Pajamas, Vasily Stalin inThe Death of Stalin, a Drill-Sergeant inThe French Dispatch, Peter Quinn inHomeland, and James Whitehouse inAnatomy of a Scandal. In the future, Friend will be seen inLast Looks(a 2022 film now in post-production),Asteroid City,The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, andHigh Desertas Guru Bob.
Moses Ingram (Reva, The Third Sister)
A Geffen School of Drama at Yale University graduate and fairly-recent breakout actor,Moses Ingramis making waves in the industry. Since their graduation, Ingram has been seen as Lady Macduff in 2021’sThe Tragedy of MacbethwithDenzel Washington, Jolene inThe Queen’s Gambit, and most recently as Amy Sharp inAmbulancewithJake Gyllenhaal.
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InObi-WanKenobi,Ingram plays Reva Sevander (also known as The Third Sister), an Imperial Inquisitor on the hunt of Jedi.
Sung Kang (The Fifth Brother)
Joining The Grand Inquisitor and The Third Sister is the Fifth Brother, played bySung Kang. Kang is an actor mostwell-known for his role as Han Luein theFast & Furiousfranchise. He has also appeared in a few more action movies, likeBullet to the Headalongside the legendarySylvester Stallone.
Kang has also had numerous television roles on shows likeCSI: Miami,CSI: Crime Scene Investigation,Gang Related(as the main role Tae Kim), andPower(as yet another main character named Assistant US Attorney John Mak. In terms of the future, Kang will continue in his role in theFast & Furiousfranchise.
Maya Erskine and Kumail Nanjiani
InObi-Wan Kenobi, there were a few undisclosed roles and/or unknown characters joining the fray, and bothMaya ErskineandKumail Nanjianihappen to fit that criterion at the current moment. Nanjiani’s character was revealed to be Haja Estree, a con artist on the plant Daiyu. Erskine’s character is still unknown. Either way, both of these fine actors are among the country’s finest comedic talents of this century.
Erskine is most well known for creating and starring in the pre-pubescent comedy seriesPEN15, and has also been seen inInsecure,Casual, andBig Mouth. Nanjiani is not-at-all new to Disney, having played Kingo inMarvel’sEternals. He’s also been seen inThe Big Sick,Men in Black: International, andDolittle. In the future, Erskine will be heard inBlue Eye SamuraiandNanjiani will be seen in upcoming miniseriesImmigrant.
