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Obi-Wan Kenobi "Star Wars Story" in the works

Lucasfilm Confirms 'Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Star Wars Story'

ZachPerilstein ZachPerilstein Disney Reporter After the experimental Rogue One and the currently controversial Han Solo film. There will be a third Star Wars Story film. This time it will center around the Jedi master Obi-Wan Kenobi.

Oscar-nominated filmmaker Stephen Daldry is in early talks to direct the film. Daldry was behind films such as Billy Elliot and The Hours. The Obi-Wan project is in early development and has no script yet.

In this latest report Lucasfilm is considering more Star Wars stories. Films centering around Yoda and bounty hunter Boba Fett. Other characters are also being discussed at this time.

Alec Guiness portrayed Obi-Wan Kenobi in the original trilogy. Ewan McGregor portrayed Kenobi in the prequel trilogy. McGregor has stated in the past that he's interested in returning to the role. No actors are attached to the project yet.

It's exciting we finally have the announcement that a Obi-Wan Kenobi film is indeed happening.

Source: THR

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