Fan Casting Idris Elba as Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (2021)

matthewsimmons made this fan casting suggestion on January 19, 2021. What do you think? See below to cast your vote, or click here to see all fan casting suggestions for this role.

Idris Elba as Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (2021)

Idris ElbaUnited Kingdom

52 years old
Idris Elba (born September 6, 1972) is a British television, theatre, and film actor who has starred in both British and American productions. One of his first acting roles was in the soap opera Fa...
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Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (2021)

Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (2021)

A Remake of the 1977 movie with a modern cast
by Lucasfilm
The Imperial Forces, under orders from cruel Darth Vader, hold Princess Leia hostage, in their efforts to quell the rebellion against the Galactic Empire. Luke Skywalker and Han Solo, captain of th...
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Idris Elba is known for his roles in Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Age of Ultron, and Thor. He has been suggested by fans for 21,220 roles on myCast, including Best in Best & Worst Comic Book Castings. Similar actors include Jon Hamm, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Tom Hardy. Idris Elba was suggested to play Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (2021) by matthewsimmons. Other actors sugggested to play this role include Russell Crowe, Jeremy Irons, and Ewan McGregor. Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (2021) has 15 roles, including Darth Vader (Voice), Princess Leia, and Luke Skywalker.

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