Obi-Wan Kenobi Director Reveals Potential for Season 2

The Obi-Wan Kenobi series on Disney Plus has been a topic of debate among Star Wars fans, but the return of Ewan McGregor as the iconic Jedi was undoubtedly exciting. While the show's finale wrapped up neatly, there are still questions about whether it will continue with another season. The story in Obi-Wan Kenobi was contained within a thrilling adventure across different planets that allowed the character to gain a deeper understanding of himself and The Force. However, with other productions such as Star Wars Rebels already covering further developments, it may seem like there is little left to explore. Despite this, Ewan McGregor remains optimistic about a potential second season. The question remains - what does the director think about it?

Deborah Chow, the director of all 6 episodes of Obi-Wan Kenobi, recently discussed her experience working on the show during an appearance on Deadline's Crew Call podcast. In addition to sharing insights about the production, Chow also addressed the frequently asked question of whether a second season is in the works. Her response was direct and to the point: "This was conceived as a limited series; it is closed." While this statement may put an end to speculation about the show's future, Chow did offer a glimmer of hope for fans by noting that there are still "10 more years before New Hope," suggesting that anything is possible in the world of Star Wars.

During the production of the series, there were several obstacles to overcome such as frustrations with the Obi-Wan Kenobi writers and complications due to COVID restrictions. Director Deborah Chow described the experience as "intense" especially when it came to scenes involving background actors as they had to work around the presence of the young actress playing Leia. Despite these challenges, the production managed to push through and complete the series without any major setbacks. While there are no plans for a second season, the compact storyline of Obi-Wan's journey following The Clone Wars was the perfect fit for a movie. The conclusion of his character arc, which involved coming to terms with his responsibility towards Anakin, now known as Darth Vader, provided a satisfying and long-awaited reunion for fans of the original trilogy.

There is no denying that Star Wars has endless possibilities for storytelling. From minor characters to main protagonists, every individual in this universe has a story waiting to be unveiled. However, while there is potential for more to be explored with Obi-Wan Kenobi, fans need not get their hopes up just yet. With the character's current availability on Disney Plus, there may not be any immediate plans for further development.

Source: Deadline