Ewan McGregor’s Obi-Wan Kenobi & His Lightsaber Grace Two Journal Covers
Two covers for the newest subject of Whole Movie tease the upcoming Disney Plus Star Wars collection, Obi-Wan Kenobi, showcasing Ewan McGregor’s Jedi Grasp and his iconic weapon.
The primary of the journal covers reveals Ewan McGregor’s Obi-Wan Kenobi in his new incognito look. Whereas the brand new outfit nonetheless evokes his iconic Jedi robes, it’s completely different sufficient that no involved Imperials are prone to suspect the Jedi Grasp’s true id. Nevertheless, the duvet does reveal the Jedi’s lightsaber, nonetheless hanging from his belt beneath his gown. It seems that Obi-Wan is not going to have completely turned his again on his previous when the brand new collection picks up.
The second cowl highlights Obi-Wan’s lightsaber particularly. It exhibits the distinctive hilt of the weapon first wielded by Alec Guiness in 1977’s Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (merely titled Star Wars on the time). Curiously, Obi-Wan Kenobi‘s first trailer didn’t function Obi-Wan’s lightsaber in any respect, implying the Jedi can be reluctant to make use of the weapon whereas in hiding. Nevertheless, if these two covers are any indication, followers shouldn’t have to fret a couple of lack of lightsaber motion from Ewan McGregor’s returning Jedi. Try the 2 covers beneath:
The primary cowl additionally mentions Darth Vader, who will once more be performed by Hayden Christensen. Christensen and Ewan McGregor each final appeared of their Star Wars roles in 2005’s Revenge of the Sith, which noticed their characters face off in opposition to one another within the lightsaber battle that left Vader depending on his robotic swimsuit. Obi-Wan Kenobi promises a stunning rematch between the previous grasp and apprentice.
Right here is the synopsis for the upcoming Star Wars collection:
Throughout the reign of the Galactic Empire, former Jedi Grasp Obi-Wan Kenobi embarks on a vital mission. Kenobi should confront allies turned enemies and face the wrath of the Empire.”
Directed by Deborah Chow from Joby Harold’s scripts, the collection stars Ewan McGregor, Hayden Christensen, Moses Ingram, Joel Edgerton, Bonnie Piesse, Kumail Nanjiani, Indira Varma, Rupert Good friend, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Sung Kang, Simone Kessell, and Benny Safdie. The collection will even see the return of legendary Star Wars composer John Williams, who scored a theme.
Obi-Wan Kenobi will hit Disney Plus on Could 27, 2022. Keep tuned for all the newest information on the upcoming collection, Loki‘s Natalie Holt, and subscribe to Heroic Hollywood’s YouTube channel for extra authentic video content material.
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