Obi-Wan Kenobi: Why doesn’t Yoda appear in the series?  Ewan McGregor responds

Obi-Wan Kenobi: Why doesn’t Yoda appear in the series? Ewan McGregor responds

Aside from Obi-Wan Kenobi, Yoda was one of the only Jedi to survive the events of Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith

Obi-Wan Kenobioriginal miniseries by Disney+ situated in the universe Star Warsfeatured iconic characters from the franchise, such as the protagonist himself and Darth Vader (Hayden Christensen). Although, Yoda did not participate in the production – in the chronology, the master Jedi is alive but isolated on the planet dagobah. Ewan McGregor explained why this happened.

In an interview with The Jess Cagle Show, McGregor explained how the absence of Yoda It has to do with Obi-Wan limited in what powers he can use due to the presence of the Empirewhich dominated the entire galaxy after events of Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (2005). In addition, the character is focused on protecting Luke Skywalker and continue own studies Jedi.

“But he cannot contact any of the ancients [mentores]. he cannot contact Yodayou cannot contact any of the Jedi survivors for fear of surrendering,” said the actor. “If a Jedi use the Force In this period, the Inquisitors will be able to feel it, and they will know where you are.”

It’s like using your phone or something I guess (laughs). It will ping your signal from a tower somewhere if you use the Force.

According to official synopsis of Obi-Wan Kenobithe series’ story “begins ten years after the dramatic events of Star Wars: Revenge of the SithWhen kenobi faced his worst defeat: the fall and corruption of his best friend and apprentice. Jedi, Anakin Skywalkerwho became the perverse Lord SithDarth Vader.”

Obi-Wan Kenobi Will there be a 2nd season? Screenwriter responds

While the last episode of the first season of Obi-Wan Kenobiminiseries of Star Wars produced by Disney+does not arrive in the streaming catalog, the screenwriter Joby Harold commented on whether the public can expect a continuation of the production starring Ewan McGregor.

With no official confirmation from the Disney+ or Lucasfilm, there were several rumors about the 2nd season of the show. In an interview with deadline, Harold responded to speculation ahead of the release of “part VI,” sixth episode of Obi-Wan Kenobinext Wednesday, 22.

“I’m asked about [segunda temporada] constantly,” said the screenwriter. “I’ve thought about it for so long as a closed story that my mind is so focused on it as some kind of limited series, I haven’t thought beyond that. But he’s a great character. They’re all amazing characters.”


Source: Rollingstone

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