‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ brings back ‘Star Wars’ fan-favorite in first episode

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Spoilers for “Obi-Wan Kenobi” below.A surprise to be sure, but a welcome one. Star Wars fans already thought Disney+ outdid itself by reuniting Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen to reprise their ever-so-iconic roles as Obi-Wan and Darth Vader for “Obi-Wan Kenobi” — but the series’ first two episodes had another pleasant shock in store.A ten-year-old princess Leia graced screens worldwide on Friday, sending the fandom into a tizzy like the first sight little green Grogu did in “The Mandalorian” not so long ago and in a galaxy of close proximity.Played by Vivien Lyra Blair of “Birdbox,” diehards were quick to notice the young actor’s innate ability to keep up with Carrie Fisher’s iconic precocious portrayal of the Jedi princess.“I wish Carrie was alive to see the little girl playing her, she would be so delighted to see more story and depth added to Leia,” @tomahawk_c1 tweeted.i just KNOW carrie would be so proud of vivien’s portrayal of leia #ObiWan pic.twitter.com/3qCDo38EOT“i have so much to say but i want to start by appreciating vivien lyra blair’s performance as leia.

she embodies leias spirit, wit and intelligence perfectly. i teared up so many times watching her because i swear, i saw carrie in her smile,” @SITHLEIAS tweeted.Other fans were happy that Disney kept little Leia out of any promotions for the show.“I was very surprised to see Leia in this show they didn’t even tease her a little bit In the promos.

It’s really cool to think this is the girl who helps bring down the empire and start the resistance,” posted JessePena108.I was very surprised to see Leia in this show they didn't even tease her a little bit In the promos.