Hayden Christensen to Play Darth Vader in 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' Series with Ewan McGregor!

One of the dozens of projects teased during last week’s star-studded Disney Investors Presentation was the highly-anticipated “Star Wars” series, “Obi-Wan Kenobi.” The show has been in development for a long time now and sees Ewan McGregor reprise his role as the title character. However, after months of wondering what this series is going to be about, it sounds like maybe we’re beginning to get a better idea.

Obi Wan Kenobi Star Wars series.Announced by LucasFilm boss Kathleen Kennedy as part of Disney’s Investor’s Day yesterday (December 11), Kennedy promised “the rematch of the century”.The new show, which will see Deborah Chow directing and Ewan McGregor reprise his role as Obi Wan Kenobi.Announcing the news on Twitter, a post read: “Hayden Christensen returns as Darth Vader, joining Ewan McGregor in OBI-WAN KENOBI.

In addition to the announcement that Hayden Christensen would be returning to play Darth Vader in the upcoming Disney+ series “Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi”, more “Star Wars” news was broken on Thursday during Disney Investor Day.

The dark side of the Force will be returning to a galaxy far, far away with Thursday’s announcement that Hayden Christensen will be reprising the role of Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader in the upcoming Disney+ series “Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi”, with Ewan McGregor back in the role of the iconic Jedi master.

There are so many exciting additions to the Star Wars universe being announced!

The dark side of the Force will be returning to a galaxy far, far away with Thursday’s announcement that Hayden Christensen will be reprising the role of Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader in the upcoming Disney+ series “Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi”, with Ewan McGregor back in the role of the iconic Jedi master.

revealed during investor day.But one project stands out from them all: Hayden Christensen will reprise his role as Darth Vader in Disney+ series “Obi-Wan,” The Wrap reported.Fifteen new live-action, Disney Animation and Pixar features will be released directly on Disney+, Daniel said during the investor call.“With these Disney+ originals, along with theatrical releases and library titles, we will be adding something new to the service every week,” Daniel said.No details about the series were

Fans of George Lucas’ “Star Wars” prequels are going to be happy. Hayden Christensen returns as Darth Vader, joining Ewan McGregor in the upcoming limited series “OBI-WAN KENOBI.” Directed by Deborah Chow, the series will begin shooting in March 2021.

Meredith Woerner Deputy Editor, Variety.comDarth Vader is returning to a galaxy far, far away. President of Lucasfilm Kathleen Kennedy announced at the Disney Investors Day that the “Star Wars” prequel star Hayden Christensen will reprise his role as Darth Vader for the Obi-Wan spinoff series.The Obi-Wan series, starring Ewan McGregor (who played the beloved Jedi in prequel films) will air on Disney Plus.

“The most beautiful thing of all” is what Ewan McGregor called it today in an Obi Wan featurette today during Disney Investor Day about the return of Hayden Christensen as Darth Vader.

A galaxy far, far away is about to get a lot bigger.

Darth Vader in the director George Lucas’s Star Wars sci-fi film trilogy.The former Jedi knight who betrays his mentor, Obi-Wan Kenobi, to help the emperor on his mission to destroy the Jedi was equally distinctive, wearing black flowing robes over body armour, plus a large, samurai-like helmet and a sinister mask. Lucas had briefed the concept artist, Ralph McQuarrie, to make Vader look like “a dark lord riding in the wind”.

Celebrity “Star Wars” fans are taking to social media to mourn the loss of Dave Prowse. Fans may know the British body-builder best for physically bringing infamous “Star Wars” villain Darth Vader to life.

Star Wars film trilogy, has died, aged 85.The British star’s agent, Thomas Bowington, announced the news, stating: “May the force be with him, always.”Prowse, who was a bodybuilder before appearing in the George Lucas franchise, was also known for playing the Green Cross Code Man in a television road safety campaign aimed at children.Introduced in 1975, the superhero character became something of a cultural icon and Prowse’s efforts over a 14-year stint saw him awarded an MBE in 2000.