Excitement is rife for the upcoming Obi-Wan Kenobi series on Disney Plus, which will see Ewan McGregor reprise his role from the Star Wars prequel film trilogy.
When fans found out Hayden Christensen was going to be returning as Darth Vader, following Anakin Skywalker succumbing to the dark side of the Force, their anticipation went through the roof.
Having witnessed Obi-Wan’s fiery duel with his former Padawan Anakin in the Revenge of the Sith, there is a lot of speculation surrounding how another meeting between the pair will go down.
A first look at their reunion in new concept art has revealed that an epic rematch is on the cards, this time with Anakin donning his full Darth Vader garb, complete with his iconic black mask.
In a special video released for Disney Plus Day, Lucasfilm unveiled a short behind-the-scenes reel for Obi-Wan Kenobi, which included some concept art for the show.
In one piece of concept art, Obi-Wan is seen in his signature Jedi robes, brandishing his blue lightsaber while fighting on a precarious looking surface against a background of fire. Looks familiar.
His adversary is none other than Darth Vader, who appears to tower over his former mentor while fighting with his red lightsaber.
The forces of light and dark, going head to head once again.
Other pieces of concept art from the video show stormtroopers, an Inquisitor and and a bearded, solemn-looking Obi-Wan.
Fans were beside themselves by the glimpse at Obi-Wan and Darth Vader at each other’s throats.
In addition to Obi-Wan, other Star Wars-related shows coming to Disney Plus include The Book of Boba Fett, the third season of The Mandalorian and spin-off Ahsoka, starring Rosario Dawson.
Earlier this year, leaked photos appeared to show a first look at Hayden back as Darth Vader.
During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel’s talk show earlier this year, Ewan teased that on May 4 2021, he shared a scene with ‘someone very special in my life’ on the set of Obi-Wan Kenobi.
‘I got to play a very special scene on May the 4th, with someone very special in my life and that’s all I can tell you about it, but it was a great moment for me,’ he said.
Obi-Wan Kenobi is set to premiere on Disney Plus in 2022.
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