Obi-Wan Kenobi, the latest in line of Disney+ originals set in the Star Wars Saga, gained a brilliant response from fans, who loved the nostalgia-induced six-episode event that took us back to the prequel films.
The series might have received mixed reviews from the critics, but the fans love it, especially for how it reintroduced them to their favorite characters from the prequels — and turns out that also includes Star Wars Sequels actor John Boyega.
John Boyega recently appeared at the premiere of Jordan Peele’s latest horror film, Nope. The Wrap asked Boyega about his opinions on Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi if he had seen it. Boyega confirmed that despite being busy with his schedule, he took time to watch the show. He said,
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When asked about his opinion on the show, John Boyega said that Hayden Christensen made the best part of the series for him. Praising the actor and the way his character took shape in the show, he said,
Of course I’ve watched them! Oh yeah, I watched them first day they came out.
John Boyega joined the franchise as storm trooper-turned-resistance fighter Finn/F-2187 in Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens. He later reprised his role in the two sequels, where his character arc was one of the central aspects as the story progressed. As of now, there isn’t any intimation about John Boyega’s or any other cast member’s return to the franchise in the planned sequels and spin-offs of the Star Wars Saga. But it would be lovely to see where Finn goes after being a resistance fighter in the future.
I think it was fun, it was good to see Ewan [McGregor]. It was good to see, you know, our guy Anakin — well, my guy Anakin, MY guy, back. For him to have more nuance and have more story as well, was just, for me, just phenomenal just to see.
Obi-Wan Kenobi’s Success is Owed to Fans Like Boyega
Boyega emphasized his feelings upon seeing his favorite characters back on-screen and how their relationship unfolded in this new franchise segment. And that has been the case for a lot of fans.
The cynosure of the show was Hayden Christensen’s return as Darth Vader in the show, where he got to portray the character as both Darth Vader and Anakin Skywalker. The final fight between Obi-Wan and Vader gave Vader’s character arc significant and substantial support, focusing on his inner conflict to exact revenge from his former master and expand the Empire under Emperor Palpatine.
Christensen undoubtedly outdid himself in that sequence where he has his mask torn into half, forcing him to confront Obi-Wan as Anakin again. The show’s attempt to fill in the gaps between the prequels and the sequels further strengthened the two series separated by years.
Though the reviews have been mixed, the show’s nostalgic crux has resonated with many fans, including John Boyega. There aren’t any plans to get the show a Season 2 as it was intended to be a miniseries, but who knows what future adventures from Star Wars may surprise the audience.
