Obi-Wan: A Star Wars Story

[Jay 46,245]

Ewan McGregor wants to return as Obi-Wan

“I’d be happy to do the story from episodes three where I finish up and Alec Guinness starts,” McGregor said. Alec Guinness played Obi-Wan in the original trilogy.

One film covering that time frame could be interesting, but three?

[mstrox 7,348]

I think he just means the story between Episodes III and IV - not necessarily that he would want three episodes about it.

[Jay 46,245]

The first paragraph of the article mentions "a potential Obi-Wan trilogy"

[BloodBoal 8,711]

There has been a rumor floating around claiming Obi-Wan could get his own trilogy that would take place between the prequels and original trilogy, though it’s unclear what the stories would entail.

EDIT: Damn thou, LeBlanc!

[mstrox 7,348]

I would be highly suspect of the anonymous sources of TechnoBuffalo.com, via SchmoesKnow.com, via Cinelinx.com. Not exactly the most reliable sources of any sort of news. They're the kind of sites that turn speculation into rumor. Those sites do cite articles from MakingStarWars.com and Screenrant, but neither of those more reliable sites say anything about a potential trilogy - just a possible one-off film.

[BloodBoal 8,711]

I'm willing to believe this if only because studios nowadays love to plan a shitload of sequels even before a film is in pre-prod.

[Luke Skywalker 2,386]

If mcgregor really want's to return to star wars disney would be fools to pass on it...

[BloodBoal 8,711]

Indeed. He was one of the best things in the Prequels.

[Jay 46,245]

Indubitably.

[Balahkay 631]

Considering his age, now is a good time if it's going to take place after the PT and before the OT. I'm not particularly interested in what Ben did before he was introduced to Luke since he apparently kept to himself and was a hermit. I'd rather not see films specifically about an existing Star Wars character, such as Obi-Wan, Yoda, Han Solo, Boba Fett, etc.

[Luke Skywalker 2,386]

they could make a western, like the novel "Kenobi"

[BloodBoal 8,711]

[Jay 46,245]

Ewan McGregor Provides Update On Status Of Obi-Wan Kenobi Solo Film

 

“If they asked me to, I would be happy to. But it looks like I am campaigning for it, just because I get asked about it, all the time. So, I would like it to be known that I don’t bring it up, at these interviews, of my own free will. I only respond to questions I’m asked to. I don’t know anything about it. They’ve never approached me about it.”

[Bilbo 4,294]

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/amp/heat-vision/obi-wan-kenobi-star-wars-film-planned-director-talks-1030505

 

Obviously this isn't official yet but I'm taking it as such. 

 

Hopefully Ewan signs on and there's no Giacchino!

[Jay 46,245]

No Ewan no sale

[mrbellamy 8,244]

McGregor's been asked about this several times a year pretty much since 2012 and every time he's said he would so probably a given.

 

I think Daldry's switched composers with every film so hard to predict, but wonder if he'd go back to Desplat on this one.

[Bilbo 4,294]

Marco Beltrami because of western undertones. I've always wanted a Star Wars score I can't listen to!

[Not Mr. Big 5,011]

7 minutes ago, Bilbo Skywalker said:

 I've always wanted a Star Wars score I can't listen to!

 Clone Wars?  Rebels? Rogue One???

[Bilbo 4,294]

Just now, Not Mr. Big said:

 Clone Wars?  Rebels? Rogue One???

 

 

I like bits if Clone Wars. Rogue One isn't that bad. Rebels is pretty crap but not unlistenab... actually maybe that one is. 

[mrbellamy 8,244]

I wonder what a Nico Muhly Star Wars would be like.

[bollemanneke 4,331]

McGregor was terrible in the prequels... 'You have done that yourself!'

[John 2,034]

If this is real, I'm hoping for a James Newton Howard Obi-wan: A Star Wars Story score. Or maybe even Howard Shore.

[Holko 12,061]

OK, what would we want/expect from an Obi-Wan movie?

 

The obvious choice would be Tatooine adventures, but I always had multiple problems with that. 

First, the location is beaten to death.

Second, Obi-Wan was never really a model Jedi. The failure of Anakin could partially be accredited to his mastering skills (having taken him up when he just got out of Padawanship, under Qui-Gon, no less), and I think he only becomes great when when he learns humility, gives everything up and dedicates 20 years to a greater cause than him, becomes a hermit, learns about the deeper secrets of the Force and looks over Luke, of course. Having him get away from that to chase old bounty hunters from Clone Wars, probably, would cheapen his character for me.

 

But then, what else is there? A young Obi-Wan movie would not really work - Ewan looks great, but not THAT young - and any other time he was with Anakin, and I think no person in their right mind at Disney or Lucasfilm would get Hayden after the huge internet hatewave, neither would they cast anyone else as Obi-Wan.

 

 

[mrbellamy 8,244]

I'm not sure what they could build a whole feature around, but one aspect I think would be cool is if they got Joel Edgerton back as Owen and had some scenes between them, since there's some tension implied between them in the original. Arguing over Luke or whatnot, have a series of secret rendezvous between them (no, not like that....or maybe like that!)

[Muad'Dib 2,059]

13 minutes ago, bollemanneke said:

McGregor was terrible in the prequels... 'You have done that yourself!'

 

YAWILLNOTTURNHERAGAINSTMEEEE

[John 2,034]

Liam Neeson has to be in this. It would be safe to presume, with Yoda telling Obi-wan at the end of ROTS that it is possible to communicate with those who have passed away, that Qui-Gon Jinn's spirit would most likely appear in some form in an Obi-wan standalone. Perhaps some more Jedi training is in store for the title character?

 

Also, I wonder if they'll explain how Obi-wan aged 40 years in the span of less than two decades.

[Naïve Old Fart 13,026]

(softly, resignedly) geez, not another one?

[Wojo 2,458]

21 minutes ago, JohnSolo said:

Liam Neeson has to be in this.

 

Indeed. You do realize he has a very particular set of skills. 

[Will 2,408]

Interesting. I'd actually never heard of Daldry before this news, although my parents loved The Crown which apparently he did some episodes of. 

 

The really interesting news here is this:

 

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Lucasfilm is also considering movies centering on Yoda and bounty hunter Boba Fett, among other characters.

 

While fans had of course speculated about a Yoda film (and perhaps it was inevitable), this is the first confirmation of some development in that direction. Athough that assumes that the reporter actually was told about a Yoda film and didn't just misread old news articles about future spin-offs...

[crocodile 9,724]

I would watch a Qui-Gon Jinn film with Neeson. I actually would.

 

We already have a main theme!

 

 

Karol

[Bilbo 4,294]

http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Kenobi_(novel)

 

something like this would be great. I powered through that book. I don't think they should adapt that specific story but it does show that a good story can be told about Obi-Wan on Tatooine. 

 

I'd like Qui-Gon and Owen to have pivotal roles in the film though. 

[Muad'Dib 2,059]

The director has worked with Stephen Warbeck, Alexandre Desplat and Phillip Glass in his past movies. Any of those would be great.

[Bilbo 4,294]

2 minutes ago, Muad'Dib said:

The director has worked with Stephen Warbeck, Alexandre Desplat and Phillip Glass in his past movies. Any of those would be great.

 

I want me my Desplat Star Wars score. I've already been robbed once 😢

[Giftheck 1,219]

The most important question of the film will undoubtedly be whether he still has the high ground.

[Alex 3,147]

I wonder which director will takeover half way through production

[Disco Stu 15,517]

Daldry's an old professional.  No delusions of grandeur that would get in the way making concessions to Kennedy or whoever.

[Manakin Skywalker 5,941]

Hoping for JNH to write the score.

[James 120]

Probably Desplat will have this one.

 

I did not know the suite for Qui Gon

Does Obi Wan too have a theme?
Other than the twin suns?
Many people assume that the theme of the army of droids is his.

 

 

[Manakin Skywalker 5,941]

I've never heard someone say that they though the droid march was Obi-Wan's theme, but they're wrong.

(That's my YouTube video by the way!)

[mrbellamy 8,244]

45 minutes ago, James said:

Probably Desplat will have this one.

 

My question is would he even want it, depending on what really happened behind-the-scenes of Rogue One.

[Will 2,408]

Indeed!

 

I kind of doubt Desplat will do it, both because he probably won't want to and because Lucasfilm probably won't want him back! Why would you bring back someone who didn't give you what you wanted last time? Sounds risky! 

 

I would be perfectly happy if Desplat ended up scoring it, though!

[Manakin Skywalker 5,941]

Personally I'm not a big fan of Desplat so I hope not.

[James 120]

1 hour ago, Manakin Skywalker said:

I've never heard someone say that they though the droid march was Obi-Wan's theme, but they're wrong.

(That's my YouTube video by the way!)

 

I saw it on some place in YT.

Wow

I'm one of those "likes" too

 

[Naïve Old Fart 13,026]

8 hours ago, Alex said:

I wonder which director will takeover half way through production

 

...and when the composer will be replaced by Michael Giachinno?

[Holko 12,061]

I thought Desplat was out because the pickups took longer than expected and he couldn't fit it into his schedule anymore.

 

Anyway, I'm mostly waiting for the moment when the SW finally has the balls to move far away from the established movie universe. 

Bring the KotOR storyline back, for example, it's 3600 years ago, it won't interfere with their new canon!

Or even go back into Dawn of the Jedi territory after we probably learn a lot about it in TLJ - maybe from the Journal of the Whills!

[A24 5,156]

9 hours ago, Richard said:

(softly, resignedly) geez, not another one?

 

It hasn't even started yet.

[Jill Sandwich 11,170]

Hopefully it's a comedy.

[artguy360 2,229]

Title predictions:

These Aren't The Droids He's Looking For: A Star Wars Story

High Ground: A Star Wars Story

May The Force Be With You: A Star Wars Story

 

[Fancyarcher 351]

In regards to composers choice, I'd love if if Desplat did it, but if he can't, then James Newton Howard could be great. Just hoping whoever they hire largely does his own thing.

 

Also Stephen Daldry? At the rate these spinoffs are going, someone like Bill Condon is going to direct one of these isn't he? 

[BloodBoal 8,711]