Overview

• Lucasfilm officially confirmed that McGregor will not reprise Obi-Wan Kenobi in the upcoming season.
• A lighthearted comment at Fan Expo Boston about watching his wife on set was misinterpreted as a casting announcement.
• McGregor’s actual remarks praised Winstead’s work as Hera Syndulla rather than signaling his own involvement.
• Production on Ahsoka Season 2 has been underway since April and the series still lacks a release date.
• Several outlets, including Star Wars News Net, updated or retracted their stories following the official denial.