Jaden Thompson It’s not every day a director works on a series with a built-in legion of multigenerational fans ready to binge each episode and dissect every scene.
Deborah Chow, who helmed all six episodes of Disney+’s “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” experienced exactly that. The limited series, which Chow also executive produced, centers on the titular Jedi (Ewan McGregor) and former mentor to Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader (Hayden Christensen) and is set between the two “Star Wars” trilogies.
Having directed two episodes of “The Mandalorian,” Chow was well equipped to immerse herself in Obi-Wan’s world (or worlds, as the show features frequent planet-hopping.) The series follows Obi-Wan as he is forced out of Jedi retirement to rescue a 10-year-old Princess Leia (Vivian Lyra Blair) from Imperial forces.
In an interview with Variety, Chow details the making of the series, working alongside original cast members and newcomers and the unparalleled experience of contributing to such a long-lasting and beloved franchise. What’s your personal connection to “Star Wars,” and what has your relationship with the franchise looked like over time? I feel like it’s always been part of my life.
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