Rumor: Multiple Obi-Wan Kenobi Stand-Alone Films In The Works [UPDATED]
UPDATE 10/6/14: A few weeks back, we ran the below story about a possible Obi-Wan Kenobi Star Wars spin-off being in the works. Now, that rumor has expanded to not only give an idea of what the story could be, it might even be more than one movie. The update is after the jump.
As little as we know aboutStar Wars Episode VII, we know even less about theStar Warsstand-alone films. We knowGareth EdwardsandJosh Trankand directing the first two. We’ve heard theymay be origin storiesand rumors have run rampant of all the various characters that might be featured. Han Solo and Boba Fett are two of the best bets, but Yoda has been mentioned too, possibly a side character inEpisode VIIand now another name has entered the mix. A new rumor has hit that Lucasfilm is developing anObi Wan Kenobi stand alone film. Out of all of those rumors, this is the one that makes the most sense.
The Obi Wan Kenobi stand alone filmrumor comes from a source atMakingStarWars. Here’s the excerpt:
Obi-Wan Kenobi – I’ve heard from quite a few people now that an Obi-Wan Kenobi movie is in the works. For the spin-off movies they were initially going to stay away from any Jedi or Sith characters. But I’m hearing now that because of the popularity of Obi-Wan (fans recently voting for him on the official website etc) that an art team is now working with a writer on concepts for an Obi-Wan movie.
The official site voting mentioned there is the recentThis is Madness Tournament, where Kenobi was voted the top character of all Star Wars characters including Han Solo, Boba Fett, Yoda, even Darth Vader. That’s incredibly surprising when you look at merchandising and stuff, where characters like Vader, Fett and Solo dominate. However,The Clone Warsis incredibly popular with kids and Kenobi is a big star on that. The youngerStar Warsgeneration has certainly embraced Kenobi and lead to his surge in popularity.
As for logistics, Lucasfilm already has a wonderful and popular actor in the role:Ewan McGregor. That takes casting, arguably the biggest hurdle in these stand-alone films, out of the equation entirely. Plus, McGregor himselfhas said he’d love to returnas Kenobi and evenoffered his own ideaof what could happen in a Obi Wan Kenobi stand alone film. Here’s the video from MTV:
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In the video, if you can’t watch it, McGregor says the only time period he could get away with would be betweenEpisodes IIIandIV. That would also allow the film to tie into, or allow references to, the events inStar Wars Rebels. We know that series will tease atEpisode VIIand Lucasfilm is all about synergy in the new films. All things considered, an Obi-Wan Kenobi stand-alone movie almost seems like it should be the first one in 2016. They have the star, they have the tight window for a story, they have a popular character and they would get zero blow back from fans who might not want to see Han Solo as a kid or Boba Fett learning to fly.
What are your thoughts on a Obi Wan Kenobi stand alone film?
UPDATE 10/6/14:The updated rumor comes fromCinelinx, a site who admittedly has yet to prove their authority. But a rumor is a rumor and this one is not only great, it has some weight because of the above story.
According to the site, Lucasfilm is potentially developing three different Obi-Wan Kenobi stand alone films. Not a trilogy mind you, but three separate films. All would be set betweenEpisode III and IV, one would be fully on Tatooine, the other two would not. Characters such as Owen Lars would play a role and there would be flashback to The Clone Wars. Characters from that show would also appear, and the Force Ghost of Qui-Gon Jinn would factor in.
Now, is this true? Who knows. The site also admits their source could be misinformed. A more logical explanation of the multiple film idea is Lucasfilm is developing three different ideas for a single movie and haven’t settled on one yet. So, to an outsider, that might seem like three movies when it’s really just one.
