Obi-Wan Kenobi cast: Full list of confirmed new and returning characters
Ewan McGregor is back as Obi-Wan Kenobi for the Star Wars series, but who is joining him?
The Force is strong with this one.
Ewan McGregor is finally back in the role of one iconic Jedi Master, Obi-Wan Kenobi, in his own self-titled series on Disney Plus.
The new show follows in the footsteps of previous Star Wars series The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett, but unlike those it is set much earlier in the timeline, following on from McGregor's last appearance in the prequel trilogy, Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith.
However, McGregor is not the only former star to return to the franchise and there are other familiar characters due to appear.
Read on to find out all you need to know about the cast of Obi-Wan Kenobi.
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Obi-Wan Kenobi cast: Full list of confirmed new and returning characters
Ewan McGregor as Obi-Wan Kenobi
Who is Obi-Wan Kenobi? Only one of the most beloved Star Wars characters ever and a Jedi Master who trained Anakin Skywalker in the ways of the Force and will also do so for his son, Luke.
When did we last see Obi-Wan Kenobi? In the timeline of the series, Obi-Wan is now based on Tattooine to watch over Luke Skywalker following the events of Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith, which saw the Jedi become a fugitive of the Galactic Empire.
What else has Ewan McGregor been in? Aside from his work in the Star Wars prequel trilogy, McGregor has had an extensive film and television career, best known for roles in the film Trainspotting and its sequel T2, Moulin Rouge, Black Hawk Down, Big Fish, Robots, Angels and Demons, The Ghost Writer, Christopher Robin, Doctor Sleep, Birds of Prey and the television series Fargo and Halston.
Hayden Christensen as Darth Vader/Anakin Skywalker, with James Earl Jones as the voice of Darth Vader
Who is Darth Vader? Only one of - if not the - most iconic cinematic villains of all time, Darth Vader is the Sith Lord who was once the apprentice of Obi-Wan Kenobi known as Anakin Skywalker before he turned to the dark side.
When did we last see Darth Vader? In the timeline of the series, Vader was last seen siding with Emperor Palpatine, betraying his Jedi peers and losing the love of his life, Padme Amidala. Unbeknownst to him, Vader's two children - Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa - remain alive and in hiding.
What else has Hayden Christensen been in? Outside of the prequel Star Wars trilogy and the upcoming series Ahsoka, Christensen is known for roles in the films Life as a House, Shattered Glass and Jumper.
What else has James Earl Jones been in? The award-winning veteran actor is best known for his voice work, including as Vader and also as Mufasa in The Lion King (both Disney versions). Jones is also a renowned actor on stage and screen, having made his film debut in the Stanley Kubrick film Dr Strangelove.
Joel Edgerton as Owen Lars
Who is Owen Lars? Lars is the step-brother of Anakin Skywalker and owns a moisture farm on Tattooine where he lives with his wife Beru and his nephew, Anakin's son Luke.
When did we last see Owen Lars? In the timeline of the series, Lars was last seen being handed a baby Luke by Obi-Wan on Tattooine to raise in secret away from the Galactic Empire.
What else has Joel Edgerton been in? The Australian actor-director has appeared in the films King Arthur, Zero Dark Thirty, The Great Gatsby, Black Mass, Loving, Bright, Red Sparrow, The Gift, The King, and the series The Underground Railroad. Edgerton also directed the film Boy Erased.
Bonnie Piesse as Beru Whitesun Lars
Who is Beru Whitesun Lars? The wife of Owen Lars and one of the guardians of Luke Skywalker.
When did we last see Beru Whitesun Lars? Beru was last seen cradling a baby Luke Skywalker after Obi-Wan took baby Luke to the couple on Tattooine to keep him safe.
What else has Bonnie Piesse been in? Piesse has appeared in the series High Flyers, Blue Heelers, Horace and Tina, Stingers, and Last Man Standing,
Rupert Friend as The Grand Inquisitor
Who is The Grand Inquisitor? The highest-ranking inquisitor in the Galactic Empire, The Grand Inquisitor leads the hunt of fugitive Jedi for the Galactic Empire.
When did we last see The Grand Inquisitor? The character featured in the animated series Star Wars Rebels and was voiced by Jason Isaacs and was one of the central antagonists of the show. In the lore of Star Wars mythology, the Grand Inquisitor was a Pau'an Temple Guard for the Jedi before turning on them when the Empire enforced Order 66.
What else has Rupert Friend been in? The British actor is best known for his roles in the films The Libertine, Mrs Palfrey at the Claremont, Pride and Prejudice, The Young Victoria, Starred Up, The Death of Stalin and At Eternity's Gate, and the series Homeland and Strange Angel.
Moses Ingram as Reva Sevander/The Third Sister
Who is Inquisitor Reva? An inquisitor who is hunting the Jedi under the Grand Inquisitor for the Galactic Empire.
What else has Moses Ingram been in? Ingram is best known for her role as Jolene in the hit Netflix series The Queen's Gambit opposite Anya Taylor-Joy. She has also had roles in Joel Coen's The Tragedy of Macbeth, Michael Bay's Ambulance and Whitney Houston biopic I Wanna Dance With Somebody playing Robyn Crawford.
Sung Kang as The Fifth Brother
Who is The Fifth Brother? An Inquisitor serving the Galactic Empire who is hunting down Jedi.
When did we last see The Fifth Brother? The character appears in the animated series Star Wars Rebels, voiced by Philip-Anthony Rodriguez, which saw him hunt down Ahsoka Tano and other Jedi. The series saw him killed by Darth Maul, suggesting Obi-Wan Kenobi takes place before those events.
What else has Sung Kang been in? Kang is best known for his role as Han Lue in the Fast and Furious franchise and the film Better Luck Tomorrow, while also appearing in the show Power.
Indira Varma as Tala Durith
Who is this Tala? A disillusioned Imperial Officer who aids an underground network of Jedi against the Galactic Empire.
What else has Indira Varma been in? Outside of her film role in Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love, Varma has appeared in numerous successful series, including her turn as Ellaria Sand in Game of Thrones, The Canterbury Tales, Rome, Luther, Torchwood, Human Target, Paranoid and Carnival Row.
Benny Safdie as Nari
Who is Nari? A Jedi Knight who is a fugitive on the run from the Galactic Empire on Tatooine.
What else has Benny Safdie been in? Safdie is one half of the directing duo The Safdie Brothers who have helmed the films Uncut Gems and Good Time, the latter of which he has starred in. Safdie also appeared in the film Licorice Pizza.
Vivien Lyra Blair as Princess Leia Organa
Who is Princess Leia Organa? The precocious and whip-smart adopted daughter of Senator Bail Organa and his wife Queen Breha Organa, who is secretly the biological daughter of Anakin Skywalker and Padme Amidala.
When did we last see Princess Leia Organa? In the timeline of the series, Leia was last seen ten years earlier being given to the Organas as a baby to be raised.
What else has Vivien Lyra Blair been in? Blair has also been seen in the film Bird Box and series The First Lady.
Simone Kessell as Queen Breha Organa
Who is Queen Breha Organa? The kind monarch of Alderaan, the wife of Senator Bail Organa, and the beloved adopted mother of Princess Leia Organa.
When did we last see Queen Breha Organa? Being handed an infant Leia ten years ago at the end of Revenge of the Sith.
What else has Simone Kessell been in? The New Zealand actress is best known for her roles in the series Terra Nova and the short-lived soap opera Of Kings and Prophets.
Flea as Vect Nokru
Who is Vect Nokru? A bounty hunter was given a nefarious task by Reva Sevander to lure Obi-Wan Kenobi out of hiding.
What else has Flea been in? Aside from his being part of the iconic band The Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Flea has been a prolific actor too, starring in the films Suburbia, Back to the Future Part II and Part III, My Own Private Idaho, The Chase, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Dudes, Son in Law, The Big Lebowski, Low Down, Baby Driver, Boy Erased, and The Wild Thornberrys.
Kumail Nanjiani as Haja Estree
Who is Haja Estree? A conman pretending to be a Jedi Knight while residing on the planet Daiyu.
What else has Kumail Nanjiani starred in? The Pakistani-American comedian is best known for his turns in the comedy series Silicon Valley, Portlandia, Adventure Time and Newsreaders. He also starred in and co-wrote the autobiographical film The Big Sick with his wife Emily Gordon. Nanjiani recently joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Kingo in Eternals.
Zach Braff as the voice of Freck
Who is Freck? A transport driver for the Imperial mining facility in Mapuzo.
What else has Zach Braff been in? The actor and filmmaker is best known for his lead role in the medical comedy series Scrubs, starring in and directing Garden State, plus roles in The Last Kiss, The Broken Hearts Club, The Ex, and Chicken Little.
O’Shea Jackson Jr. as Roken
Who is Roken? A rebel against the Galactic Empire and a leader on The Path network to help fugitives of the Empire.
What else has O’Shea Jackson Jr. been in? Also known as the rapper OMG, Jackson is the son of the American rapper Ice Cube and played his father in the film Straight Outta Compton. Jackson also appears in the films Ingrid Goes West, Den of Thieves, Godzilla: King of Monsters, and Just Mercy.
Maya Erskine as Sully
Who is Sully? A rebel against the Galactic Empire who is working with Roken on saving fugitives via The Path.
What else has Maya Erskine been in? Erskine has appeared in the series Man Seeking Woman, Betas and PENI5, which she co-created alongside Anna Konkle.
Jimmy Smits as Senator Bail Organa
Who is Senator Bail Organa? The leading politician on Alderaan, a member of the Imperial Senate, an ally of the Jedi, the adopted father of Princess Leia Organa, an old friend of Obi-Wan Kenobi, and a founding member of the Rebel Alliance against the Galactic Empire.
When did we last see Senator Bail Organa? We last saw Organa aiding Kenobi in his escape from the Galactic Empire and joining Yoda and Obi-Wan in their plans to hide Luke and Leia from the Empire. Organa offers to raise Leia as his own daughter with his beloved wife, Queen Breha Organa.
What else has Jimmy Smits been in? The veteran actor is best known for his iconic roles in the shows L.A. Law, NYPD Blue, The West Wing, Dexter and Sons of Anarchy. Smits also had roles in the Star Wars prequel trilogy (playing Bail Organa) and the films Switch and My Family.
Other cast members
Grant Feely portrays a younger version of Luke Skywalker, the protagonist of the original Star Wars trilogy played by Mark Hamill.
However, it seems he is currently taking a backseat in the plot as a young Leia Organa gets her time to shine.
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