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“Obi-Wan Kenobi.”In the Disney+ series, McGregor, and co-star Hayden Christensen reprise their former “Star Wars” roles as Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker. Now, some fans have sensed a romantic relationship between the characters due to their closeness — and some even illustrate the fantasy.

While fans are, of course, excited to see Ewan McGregor return to his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi in the, aptly titled, “Obi-Wan Kenobi” Disney+ series, there has been equal (if not more) anticipation at the idea of Hayden Christensen returning as Anakin Skywalker, aka Darth Vader. Thankfully, for most people, the hype was well-deserved when we saw the duo face off in a recent episode.

and again in, Rosario Dawson is set to star in her own live-action series on Disney+. The 43-year-old actress will continue to play the Force-sensitive fighter in the upcoming spinoff,, which follows the adventures of the character first established in the animated series . While speaking to ET at  Celebration in Anaheim, California, Dawson gushed over being able to be the “literal physical embodiment” of this character, which comes long after fans campaigned for her to bring the role to life onscreen. “I really love being able to not just try to imagine this character to life, you know, [and] to get to take her on physically,” she said.

, or the newest MCU miniseries,, which tells the story of Marvel Studio's first Muslim superhero: Avengers super-fan Kamala Khan.picks up 10 years after the events of with Obi-Wan still struggling over the betrayal of his best friend and former Jedi apprentice, Anakin Skywalker. New episodes of this miniseries are streaming now through June 22. And nearly eight years after the premiere of Big Hero 6, a new spinoff series about everyone's favorite healthcare hero is here.

series marks Hayden Christensen’s return to the franchise, it also was revealed that James Earl Jones has reprised his role “as the voice of Darth Vader.” In episode three of the Disney+ limited series, the Sith Lord made his formidable debut as he closed in on his former Jedi Master (Ewan McGregor) on the planet Mapuzo, where Obi-Wan and a young Princess Leia (Vivien Lyra Blair) had taken refuge after fleeing Daiyu. Although the episode featured Christensen’s long-awaited return in full costume, after Anakin Skywalker’s downfall was completed at the end of the 2005 film,, fans were surprised to hear Jones once again assume the voice of the dark side. “Absolute goosebumps!” one fan wrote on Twitter, while another posted, “We are so blessed that James Earl Jones is still healthy and well enough to come back for that iconic voice.”“You should have killed me when you had the chance.” VADER IS BACK! THE Darth Vader!!! Hayden Christensen & James Earl Jones!!! Absolute goosebumps! This will be a day long remembered! #Vader#ObiWan#Kenobi#DarthVader#ObiWanKenobipic.twitter.com/LhCYvVIR2A#ObiWan #ObiWanKenobi   [SPOILERS]: - - - - - - - - - - - OH MY GOSH ITS VADER AND JAMES EARL JONES IS VOICING HIM! I-

Carson Burton Obi-Wan and Darth Vader are back together for the first time since 2005.Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen return their iconic roles from the “Star Wars” prequel series in the new Disney+ limited series “Obi-Wan Kenobi.” For the stars, it’s been a long journey since the prequels premiered.“For the response not to be rosy when they came out, was hard. It was hard,” McGregor told Variety’s Marc Malkin on the red carpet at Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim on Thursday.

Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Flea has a new role in the latest Star Wars spin-off series, Obi-Wan Kenobi.Warning – major spoilers for Obi-Wan Kenobi aheadFlea appeared in the first two episodes of the new series, which arrived on Disney+ this week (May 27).Obi-Wan Kenobi is set ten years after the events of Revenge Of The Sith. The show will follow Jedi Master Obi-Wan’s “greatest defeat as he witnesses the the downfall and corruption of his best friend and Jedi apprentice, Anakin Skywalker, who turned to the dark side as evil Sith Lord Darth Vader,” according to Disney.In the show, Flea plays a bounty hunter called Vect Nehru.

, which arrives on Disney+ today. Ewan McGregor reprises his beloved role as Obi-Wan and Hayden Christensen returns as Anakin-turned-Vader for the first time since the 2005 film,, in this new limited series. Christensen’s epic comeback to the world of comes amid rumors that he’ll be making an appearance in  — another forthcoming  spinoff series.

Disney+’s latest series that’s set a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away (some nine more are coming soon). The first two episodes of the sci-fi drama that dropped Friday don’t suggest the addictive triumph that the first season of “The Mandalorian” was, but the Force is mostly with it. The show takes place 10 years after the events of 2005’s “Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith,” which saw Anakin Skywalker turn into Darth Vader — the OG mask enthusiast.Although the math is confusing, it actually makes sense.

Caroline Framke Chief TV CriticSPOILER ALERT: This review contains some minor spoilers for the first two episodes of “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” which premiered May 27 on Disney+.The extensive recap of the “Star Wars” prequels that opens the new “Obi-Wan Kenobi” series is as utilitarian as it is canny. On the one hand, it serves as a reminder of the plot basics that led to this moment in the franchise, with Ewan McGregor’s jaded Jedi reluctantly digging up his old lightsaber 10 years after Anakin Skywalker went to the Dark Side.

The new Obi-Wan Kenobi series is now streaming on Disney+ and a surprise red carpet premiere took place at the Star Wars Celebration fan event!

West Coast viewers will now be able to see the first two episodes of the show at 9 PM PT. They were originally slated to be available at midnight. The news arrived in a tweet from the official “Star Wars” account.  .

Prime Video, Hulu, Disney+, HBO Max, Paramount+, Netflix, Peacock, Discovery+ and even more streaming services, there’s no shortage of options when choosing what to binge-watch this weekend. However, sometimes the amount of great film and television available to stream can be overwhelming and lead to scrolling aimlessly — hoping to land on that perfect piece of content.  Scroll no more! To help you out, ET has rounded up the best movies and TV shows to stream this weekend, including new arrivals, nostalgia-filled favorites and titles you may have missed the (well-deserved) hype on that are worth circling back for.From the long-awaited fourth season of Netflix'  to a new prequel series,, we’ve got your content covered this week. For even more recommendations, make sure to check out our guide for everything new on Prime Video, Hulu, Peacock, Apple TV+ and more this month.Starring fan favorites including Ewan McGregor, Theo James, Vanessa Bayer, Sandra Bullock, Channing Tatum, Tom Hiddleston, Joe Alwyn, Robert Pattinson, Andrew Garfield, Elisabeth Moss, Nicole Kidman, Issa Rae, Jake Johnson, Anne Hathaway, Amanda Seyfried and more, here are the best TV shows and movies to stream this week: +Ewan McGregor reprises his beloved role as Obi-Wan and Hayden Christensen returns as Anakin-turned-Vader for the first time since the 2005 film,, in this new limited series.

Adam B. Vary Senior Entertainment WriterFresh from their stealth takeover of the final episodes of “The Book of Boba Fett,” Din Djarin, aka Mando (Pedro Pascal), and his adorable companion Grogu are coming back early next year for Season 3 of “The Mandalorian.”Announced at Star Wars Celebration on Thursday, Season 3 of “The Mandalorian” will premiere on Disney+ in February 2023.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Obi-Wan returns for one more showdown with Anakin Skywalker in the new “Star Wars” series that hits Disney+ this Friday.In “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” Ewan McGregor reprises his role as the titular Jedi Knight, alongside Hayden Christensen, who returns to his legendary role as Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader.

Star Wars fans, this one’s for you! In honor of the 45th anniversary of the beloved franchise gracing the silver screen, Yahoo Entertainment has created the first 3D immersive AR experiences of sets featured in George Lucas’ space opera — and Us Weekly has all the details!

“Obi-Wan Kenobi”: playing John Williams’ score while filming.McGregor has long joked about how much he struggled on the prequel trilogy with not making the sound effects himself while wielding a lightsaber, as has Anakin Skywalker actor Hayden Christensen. Both have poked fun at themselves over the years for ruining takes because they were making the iconic noises.

Disney+ Star Wars titles.Christensen originally starred as Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader in two of the Star Wars prequels – 2002’s Attack Of The Clones and 2005’s Revenge Of The Sith, with the films and Christensen himself receiving harsh criticism from fans at the time.Speaking about the backlash in a new interview with the Guardian, Christensen said: “I guess the impression that I got from (director) George Lucas was that if they don’t like them, then they don’t ‘get’ it – and that was good enough for me.”It’s been confirmed that Christensen will be reprising his role in both the upcoming Obi-Wan Kenobi series as well as appearing in Ahshoka.“It just seemed like a really exciting opportunity,” he said. “It was a no-brainer.

“Obi-Wan Kenobi”Friday, May 27, Disney+Hello there. Lucasfilm and Disney+’s third live-action “Star Wars” series (after “The Mandalorian” and its spin-off, “The Book of Boba Fett”) is really the one everyone has been waiting for.

Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorEpic Games’ Fortnite is feeling The Force again.Under a pact with Disney’s Lucasfilm, Obi-Wan Kenobi is coming to Fortnite’s item shop next week — with an outfit and gear based on Ewan McGregor’s turn as the fabled Jedi Master in the forthcoming Disney+ series.Kenobi made a brief appearance in Fortnite on May the 4th (Star Wars Day), bringing his lightsaber to the island. Now Obi-Wan Kenobi is finally coming to the Fortnite Item Shop on Thursday, May 26, at 8 p.m.

Later this month on Disney+, we’ll get our latest live-action “Star Wars” fix with Ewan McGregor reprising his Jedi knight character in “Obi-Wan Kenobi” who hasn’t appeared since 2005’s “Star Wars: Revenge of The Sith.” The show features prequel characters such as Hayden Christensen‘s Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader, Joel Edgerton‘s Uncle Owen, and Bonnie Piesse‘s Aunt Beru.

, which arrives on Disney+ this month. Ewan McGregor reprises his beloved role as Obi-Wan and Hayden Christensen returns as Anakin-turned-Vader for the first time since the 2005 film,, in this new limited series. Christensen’s epic comeback to the world of comes amid rumors that he’ll be making an appearance in  — another spinoff to look forward to.

StarWars.com in a new interview. “The reception that the films have now, it’s very heartwarming.”  Christensen’s first “Star Wars” film, “Attack of the Clones,” received a less-than-enthusiastic reception when it was first released in 2002, with critics particularly taking aim at Christensen and Natalie Portman’s relationship as Anakin Skywalker and Padme.

Hayden Christensen was ready for the fun to begin after being cast as Anakin Skywalker in. While stars like Leonardo DiCaprio, Ryan Phillippe and Paul Walker had also been in contention, George Lucas decided to go with a relatively unknown Canadian actor to kick off Darth Vader's origin story.When chatting with ET in 2000, and in Christensen’s first on-camera interview after nabbing the role, he could barely contain his excitement about taking his . “I can't wait.

Hayden Christensen and Ewan McGregor are ready for the premiere of their new Star Wars series!

’s debut on Disney+, stars Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen reunited in public for a press event in London. One of the last times these two actors were seen together was for the 2005 premiere of the prequel . In the latest spinoff series, McGregor and Christensen reprise their roles as the titular Jedi Master and his former apprentice, Anakin Skywalker, who became Darth Vader by the end of the third prequel film, as the story picks up 10 years later. The two actors were also joined by director Deborah Chow and breakout Moses Ingram, who plays an Inquisitor named Reva and looks to be a badass addition to the live-action franchise. In a behind-the-scenes look at the series, McGregor acknowledged longtime fans’ anticipation for a reunion between Kenobi and Vader.

Star Wars spin-off series Ahsoka has officially started filming.The forthcoming Disney+ series will tell the standalone story of Ahsoka Tano, a character first introduced on screen in The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett.Lucasfilm confirmed the news with a new image from the set, featuring a director’s chair and a cowboy hat resting on it.Take a look at the tweet here:Ahsoka, an Original series, starts production today.

Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea has a cameo in upcoming series Obi-Wan Kenobi, according to reports.The Star Wars spin-off, set to be released on Disney+ on May 27, is set 10 years after events in 2005’s Revenge Of The Sith, where Kenobi witnessed his Jedi apprentice Anakin Skywalker turn to the dark side.According to Star Wars News Net, sources have said Flea, real name Michael Balzary, will make an appearance in the series in an unknown role.Rupert Friend, who plays the Grand Inquisitor in Obi-Wan Kenobi, recently teased in an interview with Hey U Guys that the show will feature “wonderful cameos”.“I think it’s one of the most thrilling additions to the Star Wars canon,” Friend said. “I think Ewan McGregor is doing things with that role that is a dream for fans of the original films… we can’t obviously have Alec Guinness back, but I just think Ewan was absolutely born to play that part.“But wonderful cameos from people I obviously can’t tell you, Easter eggs galore and… yeah, it’s a thrilling ride.”Flea has made numerous appearances in film and television over the years, including Back To The Future Part II, The Big Lebowski and minor voice roles in Pixar films Inside Out and Toy Story 4.He’s also set to appear in director Damien Chazelle’s (La La Land, Whiplash) upcoming film Babylon, starring alongside Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie and Tobey Maguire as Charlie Chaplin.

11. “Episode I: The Phantom Menace” We waited 16 years for George Lucas to return to this universe, and what did we get? Trade routes and political intrigue, blood tests for the Force, and perhaps worst of all, Jar Jar Binks.

It wouldn’t be May the 4th without some new “Star Wars” content.

Hayden Christensen is back, with the new trailer for teasing the actor’s return as Anakin Skywalker, the Jedi apprentice who turned to the dark side and became Darth Vader. He’ll appear opposite Ewan McGregor who is reprising his role as the titular Jedi master, who’s greatest defeat was the downfall and corruption of his best friend and mentee. “The most beautiful thing of all is that it’s brought me back together with Hayden,” McGregor previously said of reuniting with his former co-star. “[Having] another swing at each other might be satisfying for everybody.

Jordan Moreau May the Fourth be with all “Star Wars” fans today as a brand new trailer for the “Obi-Wan Kenobi” limited series has dropped. The new look at the limited series, premiering later this month, has finally revealed Darth Vader, who is set for a showdown with his former mentor during the show.After being conspicuously absent from the previous trailer, Darth Vader is finally seen in the new teaser, albeit only his suit.

“Obi-Wan-Kenobi” account teased that it would be dropping a “new trailer today” for the highly anticipated Disney+ series on May 4th, or “Star Wars Day” for fans.The studio did not disappoint fans of the galaxy-spanning saga when the full trailer debuted Wednesday morning: Obi-Wan’s failed apprentice Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader makes an appearance.The crowd-pleasing trailer for the streaming series also depicts Obi-Wan (Ewan McGregor) on the run from the growing Empire, as well as a new force of Jedi-hunting enemies called the Inquisitors (played by Star Wars new-comers Moses Ingram and Rupert Friend) as well verbal altercations with Joel Edgerton — who reprises his role as Owen Lars. Throughout the footage, there are several action-packed sequences as well the appearance of the iconic lightsaber.

The brand new teaser trailer for Obi-Wan Kenobi, the new Star Wars limited series coming to Disney+, just debuted online! The series sees the return of Ewan McGregor, reprising his role as the iconic Jedi Master, and also stars Hayden Christensen in his return to Darth Vader

Obi-Wan Kenobi has just been released by Disney+ – check it out below.The forthcoming spin-off series will see Ewan McGregor reprise his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi, finding him 10 years after the events of Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith.The show will follow Jedi Master Obi-wan’s “greatest defeat as he witnesses the the downfall and corruption of his best friend and Jedi apprentice, Anakin Skywalker, who turned to the dark side as evil Sith Lord Darth Vader,” according to Disney.Hayden Christensen will also return as Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader, whose iconic heavy breathing can be heard in the new trailer.Take a look here:Ian McDiarmid recently teased that the evil Sith Lord Emperor Palpatine could also make a return in the new series.The villain was most recently brought back to life in body form in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, and could appear again soon.“There’s a certain show coming soon set right around the time I may have considered to be very active,” McDiarmid teased, according to SWNN.“Whether or not you will see my physical body, I cannot comment on. But you will certainly feel my presence.” A series of first-look images from the show were released earlier this year, at which point McGregor said: “We find Obi-Wan at the beginning of our story rather broken, and faithless, and beaten, somewhat given up.”Obi-Wan Kenobi premieres on Disney+ with two episodes on May 27.

Ewan McGregor’s Obi-Wan sees an important youngster who needs training in the Jedi ways in the newly-released trailer for Disney+ series “Obi-Wan Kenobi.”The new trailer also sees Anakin Skywalker getting suited up as Darth Vader.The story of “Obi-Wan Kenobi” “begins 10 years after the dramatic events of ‘Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith’ where Obi-Wan Kenobi faced his greatest defeat — the downfall and corruption of his best friend and Jedi apprentice, Anakin Skywalker, who turned to the dark side as evil Sith Lord Darth Vader.”Disney+ dropped the trailer Wednesday in honor of Star Wars Day.“Obi-Wan Kenobi” will have a two-episode premiere on Friday, May 27, on Disney+, with further episodes dropping each week through May 22.“Obi-Wan Kenobi” stars McGregor as the Jedi Master, with Hayden Christensen returning as Lord Vader.