The fictional universe of "Star Wars" is veryis popular both among young people and among the older generation. One of its brightest representatives is Obi-Wan Kenobi. The actor (Alec Guinness), who played this character in the original trilogy of the 70's, did not live to the point where, at the turn of the 20th-21st centuries, the prequels were removed, and it would not be suitable for this role because of their old age. Therefore, the role of the young Obi went to another person, namely, to actor Ewan McGregor.
Оби-Ван Кеноби - это не только джедай, но и mentor of Anakin Skywalker, who later became the personification of evil - Darth Vader. He is also the teacher of his son Luke, who overcame his father Vader - the symbol of darkness and the evil power of the whole Empire.
An interesting fact is that Obi was the causeAnakin's bitterness and his habit of wearing a mask. The villain received very serious injuries, because of which, in fact, is a half-mechanical creature. At the moment when Anakin goes to the dark side, Obi gives him a rebuff, and in the battle near the fiery lava Anakin gets very severe burns, which almost caused his death.
It is also worth noting that he indirectlyis the reason for the appearance of Darth Vader, because it was Obi who saw the presence of force in Anakin and took up his training, and if this had not happened, then Vader would not have appeared.
The first person in history was Alec Guinness,who was honored to play the role of such a legendary man as Obi-Wan Kenobi. The actor at the time of the start of filming was already quite famous for many roles in cinema and theater. In Russia, his work in other films is virtually unknown, and in the rest of the world he is remembered most of all for this role.
The character Obi, played by Guinness, is alreadya rather elderly Jedi master who leads a semi-recluse lifestyle. He dreams of reviving the power of the Jedi Order and teaches young Luke Skywalker everything he can do.
In the last episode of the original trilogy, Kenobi appears in the form of a ghost, or rather spirit. This happens after the death of the great Jedi master Yoda.
The movie "Star Wars", Obi-Wan Kenobi as one of the main characters, made the actor Alec Guinness world-famous. Today, it is associated with people in the first place precisely with this role.
In 1999came out an episode that preceded the plot of the first three Star Wars films. Obi-Wan Kenobi appeared here in the image of a rather young Jedi master who teaches young Padawans. Randomly, he stumbles upon the boy Anakin Skywalker and, feeling the strength in him, takes up his training.
Role (Obi-Wan Kenobi) actor Ewan McGregorHe performed in this and two subsequent tapes of the film franchise. And he coped with it perfectly. It was in his performance Obi-Wan gained so much popularity among fans, becoming the idol of many people around the globe.
Despite the furious popularity of the hero performed by Yuen, the actor himself does not consider this role the most important in his career.
In 2005, in a small Polish settlement underThe name Grabovitsa is one of the streets named after a character named Obi-Wan Kenobi. Actor Ewan McGregor has received universal recognition for the role of this character. The artist himself, as already mentioned, never considered it his best work.
In Russia, the rapper acts as Obi-Wan Kenobi, who enjoys quite a lot of fame in narrow circles. He was also a member of the popular Russian-language show Versus battle.
Obi is one of the most popular and famous.The characters of the entire Star Wars universe, his name is actively used by many brands, marketers and, in general, in various areas of life, which often have nothing to do with the universe itself or the character.
Often, Kenobi is compared to the wizard Merlin, because both had students who became negative heroes, and then both of them taught their sons.
Kenobi is one of the most significant heroes of Star Wars, both in the film and animation universe, as well as in the comic book. He plays a very important role in the plot of many stories.
The role of the character in world culture is very high.He has a multimillion army of fans, he is often visualized at cosplay festivals, there are a huge number of shops that sell a variety of goods with his image or symbolism. Also produce children's toys and collectible figurines.
All products related to ob impossibleto count. The scale of its popularization and merchandise associated with the legendary character is so large. In mass culture, this hero occupied a rather vast niche, becoming one of the most important heroes of the Star Wars universe.
It is not yet known who will play the role.Obi-Wan in the new films about "Star Wars" and whether there will be this character at all, but millions of fans are waiting for his appearance, so it’s quite likely that fan dreams will come true.
