McGregor & Christiansen - emotional reunion on Obi-Wan Kenobi set

Kennedy recounted the actors working together again for the first time in years on set, getting back into their characters from the prequel movies. Apparently, the experience and reunion was an emotional one for both of them. It makes sense, considering how central and prominent their roles were, and how close the characters of Anakin and Obi-Wan grew, going from master and apprentice to brothers in arms. The thing that was most exciting was being on the set and watching the two of them get excited. They hadn't seen one another in a long time. I was surprised at just how incredibly emotional it was for each of them to find themselves back in these roles, and just realizing how important Star Wars was to each of them. It was the beginning of their careers. Obi-Wan Kenobi is McGregor's first return to the Star Wars franchise in over a decade.

McGregor's depiction of Obi-Wan has become legendary among Star Wars fans, with this version of the character being popular both in his own right and as the basis of some of the best known Star Wars memes out there. Many fans are highly anticipating seeing the on-screen reunion between him and Christiansen's Vader, who only briefly played the villainous version of the character.

The biggest question that remains is what capacity will Vader fill in the Obi-Wan Kenobi show? Him knowing about Obi-Wan's exile on Tatooine would contradict A New Hope, meaning they could only possibly meet elsewhere, if at all - some fans speculate that Obi-Wan and Vader won't truly meet face to face, and only share scenes involving flashbacks or visions.

Additionally, many believe that Vader will serve the role of a 'looming threat' overshadowing Obi-Wan's exile on Tatooine. Past stories bridging the gap between episodes 3 and 4 have shown that Obi-Wan did occasionally break his exile and go on various missions and adventures to other planets, but these instances were depicted in Legends content that is no longer canon.

Nonetheless, writers might have drawn inspiration, and the two old friends would have a fateful meeting on one such excursion. It's likely too much to hope that Disney would recanonize Ferus Olin, but one can hope in a homage at least.

There's still no information about when Obi-Wan Kenobi will air, but the Star War schedule of Disney+ is filled to the brim with content fans can be excited for. The Book of Boba Fett is a month away from premiere, with the third season of The Mandalorian and a slew of other shows on the way, some focusing on established characters like Obi-Wan Kenobi, while others venture into new eras like The Acolyte.