Disney unveils cast for 'Obi-Wan Kenobi,' says series is now in production

Production for "Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi" is officially underway!

The official Star Wars Twitter account made the announcement, revealing the cast in the process.

Production begins soon on Obi-Wan Kenobi, a special event series coming to #DisneyPlus. pic.twitter.com/9z49eW9Vgx

— Star Wars (@starwars) March 29, 2021

The show will see the return of Ewan McGregor as his iconic role as Obi-Wan, and Hayden Christensen, who played Anakin Skywalker in "Attack of the Clones" and "Revenge of the Sith."

The rest of the cast include Moses Ingram, Joel Edgerton, Bonnie Piesse, Kumail Nanjiani, Indira Varma, Rupert Friend, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Sung Kang, Simone Kessell, and Benny Safdie.

"Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi" will be picking up 10 years after the events of "Revenge of the Sith." —JCB, GMA News