Obi-Wan Kenobi Rumors Detail Darth Vader's Introduction In Show
A new Obi-Wan Kenobi rumor details how Darth Vader will be introduced on the show. Hayden Christensen is returning to play the iconic villain in the limited series, though specifics about his role are being kept under wraps for the time being. Only vague teases have been shared, such as the fact Obi-Wan Kenobi's Vader isn't the fully formed version from the original trilogy and that Vader will be «very powerful» when audiences finally see him. Though Vader was left out of the first Obi-Wan Kenobi trailer, Lucasfilm has released a silhouetted image of the Sith Lord.
The focus of Obi-Wan Kenobi's marketing campaign thus far seems to be on Ewan McGregor's fan-favorite titular Jedi and establishing the threat of the Inquisitors (making their live-action debut). But with Obi-Wan and Vader set to have a rematch at some point, audiences know Kenobi's former apprentice has a key part to play on the show. How he factors into the story will likely remain a mystery until Obi-Wan Kenobi premieres in May, but the latest rumors look to shed some light on that.
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Per Making Star Wars, the plan is to introduce Vader in Obi-Wan Kenobi via a post-credits scene after the second episode. The stinger is said to show Vader in a Bacta tank, and one of his eyes «opens into frame.» This moment allegedly takes place after Obi-Wan and a young Princess Leia reunite in Obi-Wan Kenobi episode 2. The Vader post-credits scene sets up his more proper introduction in the third episode.
If this is true, it could explain why Lucasfilm decided to change Obi-Wan Kenobi's premiere to debut the first two episodes on the same day. Ending with a tease of Vader could serve as a tantalizing
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