Disney Plus's 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' Trailer Teases Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader Appearances

By R. Thomas Umstead
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Series starring Ewan McGregor Debuts May 27

Disney Plus celebrated Star Wars Day on May 4 with the release of the official trailer for its original series Obi-Wan Kenobi, debuting May 27 on the streaming service.

The six-part series stars Ewan McGregor reprising his role as the Jedi master, and begins 10 years after the events of the 2005 film Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith, where Obi-Wan Kenobi faced his greatest defeat — the downfall and corruption of his best friend and Jedi apprentice, Anakin Skywalker, who turned to the dark side as evil Sith Lord Darth Vader, said the streaming service.

The trailer telegraphs the appearances of Darth Vader, as well as a youthful Luke Skywalker. The series also stars Hayden Christensen, Moses Ingram, Joel Edgerton, Bonnie Piesse, Kumail Nanjiani, Indira Varma, Rupert Friend, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Sung Kang, Simone Kessell and Benny Safdie.

Obi-Wan Kenobi is executive produced by McGregor, Kathleen Kennedy, Michelle Rejwan, Deborah Chow and Joby Harold. ■

R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.