The director of theObi-Wan Kenobiseries on Disney+ has hinted at the possibility of a second season. The show marked a remarkable return as Ewan McGregor reprised his role, donning the Jedi robes once more and sharing the screen with Anakin Skywalker after a two-decade hiatus sinceRevenge of the Sith. In a recent interview withThe Hollywood Reporter, director Deborah Chow offered an encouraging update on the series, hinting that the idea of a second season “isn’t off the board”.
She recalled a specific instance where, after finishing their final shots for a segment, McGregor was already discussing ideas for the direction of a potential season two. Chow acknowledged the wealth of unexplored stories that could span the next ten years and indicated that while the series was initially conceived as a limited one, the possibility of its continuation is not ruled out.
“You always think you’re going to end a series like this in some magnificent way, but instead you end up in a parking lot with second unit and hardly anybody there. It’s always so anticlimactic, but as Ewan and I finished our very last shot on second unit and I was literally taking off my headphones, he was already pitching me ideas for season two. There’s another 10 years with plenty of stories, and I don’t think it’s off the board. It is a ‘never say never’ situation, but we really did conceive this to be a limited series.”
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What’s on the Horizon for Obi-Wan Kenobi?
The expanding universe ofStar Warsholds countless new avenues, but fans' hearts still hold a special place for the Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi. However, whether the wish for the potential return of the series for a second season will be granted remains shrouded in uncertainty. Lucasfilm’s President, Kathleen Kennedy, has danced around confirming or denying furtherKenobistories. In her earlier discussions on the topic, Kennedyhinted at the possibility of Kenobi’s involvementin other narratives or potentially even a future movie, while emphasizing the current plan for a standalone limited series.
“I always hesitate to say no to more Obi-Wan Kenobi. Maybe we end up doing something that gets incorporated into some of the other stories that we’re doing, or eventually into a movie, but who knows? But right now, it’s still our standard standalone limited series.”
While the fate of the series hangs in the balance, Hayden Christensen is preparing to step back into the shoes of Anakin Skywalker in the upcomingAhsokaseries. This upcoming venture carries a particularly intriguing rumor about a clashset on the volcanic world of Mustafar. This duel is said to show Anakin Skywalker facing off against his former mentor, Obi-Wan Kenobi. Intriguingly, the encounter will not only involve the intense clash between Skywalker and Kenobi but also draw Ahsoka into a high-stakes battle against a pre-suit Darth Vader. The insider reports hint at diverse trajectories for Kenobi’s destiny, from a tragic demise at Anakin’s hands to a harmonious union with the Force.
While the possibility of a second season forObi-Wan Kenobiremains uncertain, fans can look forward to the release ofAhsokaon Disney+ on August 23.
