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Disney+ Shares Photos From “Obi-Wan Kenobi” Press Event in London

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Disney+ shared photos today from the “Obi-Wan Kenobi” press event in London, which included director Deborah Chow and stars Ewan McGregor, Hayden Christensen and Moses Ingram, along with Stormtroopers. “Obi-Wan Kenobi” premieres exclusively on Disney+ Friday, May 27th, 2022. Read more below, accompanied by some of the photos!

LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 12: Hayden Christensen and Ewan McGregor attend the photocall for the new Disney+ limited series “Obi Wan Kenobi” at the Corinthia Hotel on May 12, 2022 in London, England. Obi-Wan Kenobi will be exclusively available on Disney+ from May 27. (Photo by StillMoving.net for Disney)

Today, Disney+ released photos of director Deborah Chow and stars Ewan McGregor, Hayden Christensen and Moses Ingram at a press event in London in support of “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” a new limited series from Lucasfilm that will stream exclusively on Disney+ beginning May 27.

LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 12: Director and Executive Producer Deborah Chow attends the photocall for the new Disney+ limited series “Obi Wan Kenobi” at the Corinthia Hotel on May 12, 2022 in London, England. Obi-Wan Kenobi will be exclusively available on Disney+ from May 27. (Photo by StillMoving.net for Disney)

The story begins 10 years after the dramatic events of “Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith” where Obi-Wan Kenobi faced his greatest defeat—the downfall and corruption of his best friend and Jedi apprentice, Anakin Skywalker, who turned to the dark side as evil Sith Lord Darth Vader.

LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 12: (L to R) Hayden Christensen, Moses Ingram and Ewan McGregor attend the photocall for the new Disney+ limited series “Obi Wan Kenobi” at the Corinthia Hotel on May 12, 2022 in London, England. Obi-Wan Kenobi will be exclusively available on Disney+ from May 27. (Photo by StillMoving.net for Disney)

“Obi-Wan Kenobi” stars Ewan McGregor, reprising his role as the iconic Jedi Master, and also marks the return of Hayden Christensen in the role of Darth Vader. Joining the cast are Moses Ingram, Joel Edgerton, Bonnie Piesse, Kumail Nanjiani, Indira Varma, Rupert Friend, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Sung Kang, Simone Kessell and Benny Safdie.  “Obi-Wan Kenobi” is directed by Deborah Chow and executive-produced by Kathleen Kennedy, Michelle Rejwan, Deborah Chow, Ewan McGregor and Joby Harold.

LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 12: Storm Troopers at the photocall for the new Disney+ limited series “Obi Wan Kenobi” at the Corinthia Hotel on May 12, 2022 in London, England. Obi-Wan Kenobi will be exclusively available on Disney+ from May 27. (Photo by StillMoving.net for Disney)

“Obi-Wan Kenobi” will premiere exclusively on Disney+ on Friday, May 27, with the first two episodes. Following the premiere, the series will stream weekly on Wednesdays, until the finale on Wednesday, June 22.