Valencia is gearing up for a major shoot scheduled for March and April at the Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències. A large group gathered at a city hotel yesterday to join the cast, which will appear as extras in a fresh production tied to the Star Wars saga. The project involves the Scottish actor Ewan McGregor, and local crews expect a bustling turnover of participants and talent, with accommodations in the city center and nearby districts. [citation: local production briefing, Valencia tourism board]
The filming is part of a Lucasfilm and Disney+ initiative centered on the Jedi master, with McGregor returning to the role he has popularized in multiple Star Wars installments. The project is anticipated to feature Rupert Friend from Homeland, Joel Edgerton known for Gringo, Hayden Christensen reprising Darth Vader, and a roster of international actors who will stay in several Valencia hotels. The city itself, including Las Arenas, is playing host to the production. [citation: production notes, corporate press release]
In the final moments of the first season of Obi-Wan Kenobi, there was a teaser that suggested another star might join the Valencia shoot during the second phase of filming. Rumors point to Liam Neeson stepping back into the role of Qui-Gon Jinn, the former mentor to Obi-Wan. [citation: fan discussion coverage]
Filming is planned for Ciutat de les Arts i de les Ciències, a venue that has hosted science fiction projects before, including series and films set in futures imagined on screen. The site previously welcomed productions such as Western World, Brave New World, Doctor Who, and Tomorrowland, among others. [citation: local filming history]
bulk casting
Casting crews began this Wednesday with a goal of selecting about 700 extras of varied ages and athletic builds to appear in multiple scenes for Pilgrim, a working title for the second season now in development. [citation: casting agency briefing]
The producers are seeking diverse looks: young people with contemporary hairstyles, fit individuals for military roles, and a mix of Afro‑American, Latino, and East Asian backgrounds. A broad range of ages will be considered to reflect a wide spectrum of backgrounds. Casting continues until Friday at the Valencia Oceanic hotel, with sessions from 10:00 to 13:30 and 16:00 to 20:00. [citation: casting schedule]
A portion of the Obi-Wan Kenobi season one was shot in Scotland, England, and Los Angeles, though most work took place at the MBS Media Campus studios in Los Angeles. There, StageCraft technology with ultra‑high‑resolution LED displays supported the production, replacing traditional green screen methods. [citation: production tech notes]
McGregor: “I hope I do it again”
The story unfolds roughly a decade after the events of Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith. Obi-Wan Kenobi grapples with the loss of his friend and former apprentice Anakin Skywalker, who becomes Darth Vader. Christensen reprises that iconic villainous role in the current arc. Obi‑Wan Kenobi follows a time when Jedi face threats from inquisitors and other forces seeking to locate and suppress survivors of Order 66. [citation: series overview]
McGregor embodies the Jedi master through his performances in the saga’s films. The first season released six episodes in early summer, culminating with a climactic confrontation between Ben Kenobi and Darth Vader. The narrative tracks Ben Kenobi guiding the next generation and keeping hidden the man he once was. The prospect of Liam Neeson returning as Qui-Gon Jinn was teased but not confirmed during a recent fan event. [citation: cast interviews]
Hayden Christensen expressed enthusiasm about continuing the journey as Anakin Skywalker and Darth Vader, noting that there is more to explore and that he would be excited to return. The sentiment echoed the general hope among the cast for more installments in this Star Wars chapter. [citation: actor statements]