‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ to Premiere Early on Disney+

Ewan McGregor is making new furry friends.

Trevor Noah took a comedic swing at the “Star Wars” franchise, but first he weighed in on the racist messages Moses Ingram has been receiving online since the premiere of the galaxy’s latest series “Obi-Wan Kenobi”.

Prime Video, Hulu, Disney+, HBO Max, Paramount+, Netflix, Peacock, Discovery+ and even more streaming services, there’s no shortage of options when choosing what to binge-watch this weekend. However, sometimes the amount of great film and television available to stream can be overwhelming and lead to scrolling aimlessly — hoping to land on that perfect piece of content.  Scroll no more! To help you out, ET has rounded up the best movies and TV shows to stream this weekend, including new arrivals, nostalgia-filled favorites and titles you may have missed the (well-deserved) hype on that are worth circling back for.From new episodes of the  prequel series,  to Season 3 of , we’ve got your content covered this week. For even more recommendations, make sure to check out our guide for everything new on Prime Video, Hulu, Peacock, Apple TV+ and more this month.Starring fan favorites including Ewan McGregor, Rose Byrne, Theo James, Vanessa Bayer, Sandra Bullock, Channing Tatum, Tom Hiddleston, Joe Alwyn, Robert Pattinson, Andrew Garfield, Elisabeth Moss, Nicole Kidman and more, here are the best TV shows and movies to stream this week: +In a world where superheroes are treated as gods and behave as villains, the Boys are on a quest to expose the powerful figures' dirty secrets.

Zach Braff shocked fans of the new Disney+ series “Obi-Wan Kenobi” with the latest episode.

Crieff star Ewan McGregor has sent a sincere thank you to Star Wars fans for making Obi-Wan Kenobi a huge hit after it became the most-watched premiere for an original Disney Plus series.

Zach Braff can finally reveal just who he played in Disney+’s new Obi-Wan Kenobi series!

didn’t wait long to reunite the titular Jedi Master (Ewan McGregor) and Darth Vader (Hayden Christensen). In “Chapter III” of the limited series, the two come face to face as the Sith Lord tracks his former mentor down on the planet Mapuzo, where Ben and a young Princess Leia (Vivien Lyra Blair) ended up after fleeing Daiyu. Ahead of the episode’s debut on Disney+, McGregor teased that the moment “will be a surprise” -- and indeed it was.

played by Hayden Christensen, who reprised the role for the first time since he appeared in 2016’s “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.”But fans went wild when it was revealed that the person voicing the Dark Lord was none other than his original emoter, James Earl Jones, reported Deadline. Jones, 90, has voiced the iconic villain since “A New Hope” debuted in theaters in 1977 — a film for which he only had 27 lines of dialogue and just nine minutes of actual screen time.

series marks Hayden Christensen’s return to the franchise, it also was revealed that James Earl Jones has reprised his role “as the voice of Darth Vader.” In episode three of the Disney+ limited series, the Sith Lord made his formidable debut as he closed in on his former Jedi Master (Ewan McGregor) on the planet Mapuzo, where Obi-Wan and a young Princess Leia (Vivien Lyra Blair) had taken refuge after fleeing Daiyu. Although the episode featured Christensen’s long-awaited return in full costume, after Anakin Skywalker’s downfall was completed at the end of the 2005 film,, fans were surprised to hear Jones once again assume the voice of the dark side. “Absolute goosebumps!” one fan wrote on Twitter, while another posted, “We are so blessed that James Earl Jones is still healthy and well enough to come back for that iconic voice.”“You should have killed me when you had the chance.” VADER IS BACK! THE Darth Vader!!! Hayden Christensen & James Earl Jones!!! Absolute goosebumps! This will be a day long remembered! #Vader#ObiWan#Kenobi#DarthVader#ObiWanKenobipic.twitter.com/LhCYvVIR2A#ObiWan #ObiWanKenobi   [SPOILERS]: - - - - - - - - - - - OH MY GOSH ITS VADER AND JAMES EARL JONES IS VOICING HIM! I-

Last week, one of the “Star Wars” galaxy’s most beloved characters made his return when “Obi-Wan Kenobi” premiered on Disney+. And Ewan McGregor back onscreen as the Jedi master should be the most newsworthy item from the show’s first two episodes.

The identity of the Darth Vader voice in the new Obi-Wan Kenobi series on Disney+ has finally been disclosed.Darth Vader can be heard in episode three of the show, which takes place between the events of the Star Wars prequel trilogy and the original trilogy.And now a report from TV Linehas confirmed that the voice is that of James Earl Jones, who has performed the role since the original Star Wars film in 1977. Cat's out of the bag:The identity of the Darth Vader voice in the new Obi-Wan Kenobi series has been disclosed; Vader is pictured in a 1977 publicity shot for the original Star Wars Legend:And now a report from TV Line has confirmed that the voice is that of James Earl Jones, who is pictured leaving a cement handprint at a Disney event in 2019James, who celebrated his 90th birthday last year, continued lending his talents to the part of Darth Vader throughout the original trilogy, which ended in 1983.He briefly returned to the role for the final instalment of the prequel trilogy, Star Wars Episode III: Revenge Of The Sith, released in 2005.

Obi-Wan Kenobi spinoff focusing on Darth Vader.The actor, who reprised his role from the prequel series in the new Disney+ series and the forthcoming Ahsoka spinoff, expressed his interest in future projects with the character.Asked by ET Canada whether he would consider his own standalone series, Christensen told the publication, “Yeah, I mean, you know, absolutely,” adding: “I think this is a character that sort of resonates in our culture and in a very kind of profound way.“And there’s certainly more there to explore. There are so many other stories that have been told in these other mediums.”The actor went on: “I would love to get to continue my journey with him.”Meanwhile, the official Star Wars accounts recently defended star Moses Ingram after she was subject to racist abuse on social media.“We are proud to welcome Moses Ingram to the Star Wars family and excited for Reva’s story to unfold.

Hayden Christensen isn’t the only one back to play “Star Wars”‘ most iconic villain.

Moses Ingram had a fun time preparing for her role in Obi-Wan Kenobi.

Looking cool while swinging a lightsaber around is harder than it seems.

Fans have been wondering about the voice of Darth Vader in Disney+‘s brand new series Obi-Wan Kenobi.

Obi-Wan Kenobi star Moses Ingram.The actor revealed on social media she had received “hundreds” of racist messages since the Disney+ show debuted, in which she plays the Third Sister, Reva Sevander.“It seems that some of the fan base has decided to attack Moses Ingram online and send her the most horrendous, racist [direct messages]. I heard some of them this morning, and it just broke my heart,” McGregor has now said in a new video via the Star Wars social media accounts.“Moses is a brilliant actor. She is a brilliant woman.

Star Wars fans will have the chance to meet Hollywood icon and Obi-Wan Kenobi actor Ewan McGregor at Comic Con Scotland this October.The announcement follows Ewan McGregor's return to the Star Wars universe, where he recently reprised his role as Jedi Obi-Wan Kenobi in the highly anticipated Disney+ series of the same name.Following the series launch, fans will now be able to meet the Obi-Wan Kenobi actor in person at Comic Con Scotland, which will be held at The Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh from October 8-9, 2022.His appearance follows rave reviews from fans for the Disney+ Obi-Wan Kenobi series, which launched on the streaming service last week (May 27, 2022).One fan took to social media to say say: "Obi-Wan Kenobi might be the best thing I've seen ever. Not exaggerating".

she has suffered racist abuse since the new series launched on Disney Plus. Moses, who plays a Force-sensitive Inquisitor called Reva in the show, shared examples of the hateful messages which included ‘your days are numbered,’ while another dubbed her a ‘diversity hire’. Star Wars released an official statement expressing their support for the actor since the abuse came to light, with Ewan also speaking out.

Obi-Wan Kenobi” star Ewan McGregor slammed social media users who sent his co-star Moses Ingram hundreds of racist messages — calling them fake “Star Wars” fans.“I just wanted to say as the leading actor in the series, as the executive producer on the series, that we stand with Moses; we love Moses,” McGregor said in a video statement posted by the official “Star Wars” Twitter account Tuesday night. “And if you’re sending her bullying messages, you’re no ‘Star Wars’ fan in my mind.

The premiere of “Obi-Wan Kenobi” has set a big milestone for Disney+, while at the same time generating controversy due to some racist online abuse being directed toward Moses Ingram, who plays Jedi-hunting Reva Sevander, a.k.a. Third Sister.