ObiWanKenobi star Ewan McGregor reacts to his StarWars show becoming the most-watched premiere of any Disney+ original series. 'It just goes to show what this family can do when we all pull together.'
Obi-Wan Kenobi star Ewan McGregor thanks fans for their support in the Star Wars show's record-breaking premiere. The Obi-Wan spinoff show was announced back in 2019 at D23 with McGregor reprising his iconic character, and at the end of 2020, Hayden Christensen was confirmed to return as Anakin Skywalker. The series takes place ten years after Star Wars: Episode III- Revenge of the Sith, focusing on Obi-Wan watching over Luke and Leia while he stays in hiding from the Inquisitors.
George Lucas' prequel trilogy has gotten more love over the years, and after Disney's lackluster sequel trilogy, many were excited to see the studio expand on prequel characters. McGregor's Obi-Wan is one of the most popular characters from the prequels, so there was already a lot of excitement built even before Kathleen Kennedy promised a rematch between Obi-Wan and Darth Vader.
The racist backlash against Ingram is of course a serious issue, but there is no denying Lucasfilm has been an incredibly lucrative property to have on Disney+. The Mandalorian was a selling point for Disney+ before its launch in 2019, with the streamer able to entice audiences with the first-ever live-action Star Wars show. Their plan worked, with Disney+ reporting they had over 10 million subscribers on their very first day.
With shows like Ahsoka, Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi, and The Mandalorian season 3 in the works, the franchise is showing no signs of slowing down. However, one question is on many viewers' minds: will Obi-Wan Kenobi season 2 happen? The show has been advertised as a limited series, but with how successful Obi-Wan Kenobi has proven to be, it wouldn't be surprising if Disney greenlit a second season.
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