Some Casting Details Emerge For Obi-Wan Series Coming to Disney+
We’ve got a few more details regarding the Obi-Wan Kenobi series slated to go into production for Disney+ Though Disney continues to remain relatively tight-lipped about the project, a recent piece in The Illuminerdi. reports that casting is already underway for the project and that three actresses are being shortlisted for the most prominent supporting role.
The role, referred to as Riley/Eve) will be a co-lead with Ewan McGregor who is slated to reprise his role as the Jedi Master.
According to The Illuminerdi Disney has three potential actresses it is considering for the role. This includes Naomi Scott (Aladdin, Power Rangers), Thuso Mbedu (Upcoming film The Underground Railroad), and Anula Navlekar.
Casting is also being considered for the following roles:
- Tia – Female, Mid 30s, BIPOC
- Harold – Male, 20s-30s, Quirky and Comedic
- Bella – Female, 40s, Latinx
At this time there is no word on whether any other roles have actors attached to them. However, with shooting expected to begin in March 2021 we imagine there will be more casting news to follow.
What we do know is that the project is slated to be a six-part limited series and speculation is that the action will take place between the events in Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope. The project will be directed by Deborah Chow and is being produced by Chow along with Kathleen Kennedy and Carrie Beck.
Readers are encouraged to keep following along with MickeyBlog for further news about this and other Disney+ programs!
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