Sung Kang Will Play an Inquisitor in ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Disney+ Series; Young Princess Leia Also Cast

News July 17, 2021 5:54 pm Caleb Williams

Several months ago the cast of Obi-Wan Kenobi was announced by Lucasfilm. It once again confirmed Ewan McGregor is back as the lone Jedi. As well as the previously announced return of Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker in flashbacks. The also revealed that Fast & Furious star Sung Kang will join the cast.

Now Cinelinx has revealed that Kang will be playing one of the Inquisitors sent to hunt down any remaining Jedi after Oder 66. He will play Fifth Brother; a character introduced in Rebels. The site also confirmed that young Leia (and young Luke) will appear in the show. The report reveals that Bird Box actress Vivien Lyra Blair will play the role of the young Princess in the show.

Obi-Wan Kenobi will stream exclusively on Disney+

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