Luke Skywalker Was Recast For Kenobi After Major Story Rewrite
The child actor for young Luke Skywalker in the upcoming Disney+ series Obi-Wan Kenobi was reportedly recast following an extensive rewrite prior to production. The highly anticipated show will see Ewan McGregor return as Obi-Wan for the first time since 2005’s Star Wars Episode III: Revenge Of The Sith. A project that has been reportedly in the works for several years following Disney’s acquisition of the Star Wars IP in 2012, the Kenobi solo-project will bridge the gap between the bittersweet ending of the prequel trilogy and the appearance of Alec Guinness’ original Ben Kenobi in 1977’s Star Wars.
After years of rumor and anticipation, the McGregor-led show is finally set to debut on Disney+ as a miniseries, akin to the company’s recent The Mandalorian and Book of Boba Fett shows. The first Obi-Wan Kenobi trailer released earlier this month and sees the former Jedi Master being drawn out of hiding when Inquisitors, including Star Wars: Rebels’ Grand Inquisitor (played in live-action by Rupert Friend) come hunting for surviving Jedi. The trailer also teased the return of Hayden Christensen as Darth Vader, who was recently revealed to have replaced Ray Park’s Darth Maul as the primary antagonist following an extensive rewrite.
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In addition to these revelations, THR reports that the role of young Luke Skywalker in Obi-Wan Kenobi was recast as a result of the changes. Luke appears in the new trailer, being watched by Obi-Wan from afar while he plays on the Lars’ homestead. According to reports, the “overhaul” during production “led to a new search for a young Luke Skywalker.” Supposedly, the changes to the story paired with the delays in production meant
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