Here's What The "Obi-Wan Kenobi" Cast Looked Like When They Were First Getting Famous

    A look back at their roles before they were in "a galaxy far, far away."

    Michele Bird
    by Michele Bird

    BuzzFeed Contributor

    Star Wars fans are thriving because Obi-Wan Kenobi recently started streaming on Disney+.

    Ewan McGregor in Obi-Wan Kenobi
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    The new series stars familiar faces like Hayden Christensen and Ewan McGregor while bringing on new characters played by Moses Ingram, Kumail Nanjiani, and more.

    Rupert Friend, Ewan McGregor, Moses Ingram and Hayden Christensen on the red carpet
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    While we wait for new episodes to drop, here's a look back at what your favorite cast members looked like then vs. now.

    To start, Ewan McGregor portrayed Christian in 2001's Moulin Rouge!

    Ewan McGregor and Nicole Kidman in Moulin Rouge!
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    Now he's reprising his role as the one and only Obi-Wan Kenobi.

    Ewan McGregor in Obi-Wan Kenobi
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    In 2000, Hayden Christensen played Scoot Barringer in the TV series Higher Ground.

    Hayden Christensen in Higher Ground
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    Now he's back again as Darth Vader.

    Hayden Christensen on the red carpet
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    Moses Ingram made a name for herself as Jolene in Netflix's mini-series The Queen's Gambit.

    Moses Ingram in The Queen's Gambit
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    Now she plays Inquisitor Reva / Third Sister.

    Moses Ingram in Obi-Wan Kenobi
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    One of Vivien Lyra Blair's first roles was Girl in 2018's Bird Box.

    Sandra Bullock and Vivien Lyra Blair in Bird Box
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    Now she plays Leia Organa aka Princess Leia.

    Joel Edgerton first appeared as Owen Lars in 2002's Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones.

    Joel Edgerton in Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
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    Now he's returning as Owen once more.

    Joel Edgerton in Obi-Wan Kenobi
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    Bonnie Piesse also made her first appearance in "a galaxy far, far away" as Beru in 2002's Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones.

    Bonnie Piesse on set for Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones
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    Now she once again plays the role of Beru.

    Bonnie Piesse on the red carpet
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    Rupert Friend played Mr. Wickham in 2005's Pride & Prejudice.

    Rupert Friend in Pride & Prejudice
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    Now he plays Grand Inquisitor

    Rupert Friend on the red carpet
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    Sung Kang is best-known for his role as Han in the Fast & Furious franchise.

    Sung Kang in The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift
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    Now he plays Fifth Brother.

    Sung Kang on the red carpet
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    Kumail Nanjiani played Brad in the 2015 comedy Hot Tub Time Machine 2.

    Kumail Nanjiani in Hot Tub Time Machine 2
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    Now he plays Haja Estree.

    Kumail Nanjiani on the red carpet
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    In 2009, Simone Kessell played Sally in the TV series Reaper.

    Simone Kessell in Reaper
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    Now she plays Breha Organa.

    Simone Kessell on the red carpet
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    Jimmy Smits had a longtime role as Det. Bobby Simone on the TV series NYPD Blue. Plus, he first played Senator Bail Organa in Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith.

    Jimmy Smits in NYPD Blue
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    Now he plays Senator Bail Organa again.

    Jimmy Smits on the red carpet
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    Flea is not only the bassist of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, but he also acts and appeared as Eddie in 2017's Baby Driver.

    Flea in Baby Driver
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    Now he plays Vect Nokru.

    Bennfy Safdie played Chris in Netflix's Pieces of a Woman.

    Benny Safdie in Pieces of a Woman
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    Now he plays Nari.

    Benny Safdie on the red carpet
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    And finally, O'Shea Jackson Jr. played his real-life dad Ice Cube in 2015's Straight Outta Compton.

    O'Shea Jackson Jr. in Straight Outta Compton
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    Now he will be playing an undisclosed role in the Disney+ mini-series.

    O'Shea Jackson Jr. getting interviewed
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    What are your thoughts on Obi-Wan Kenobi so far? Share your review in the comments!