Korean-American Actor Sung Kang Confirmed for US 'Star Wars' TV Drama Appearance
[Asia Economy Reporter Donghyun Choi] Korean-American actor Sung Kang (Korean name Kang Seong-ho) from Hollywood will appear in the 'Star Wars' TV drama series.
According to foreign media including USA Today on the 29th (local time), American entertainment group Disney and its subsidiary Lucasfilm have confirmed the casting of Sung Kang in the 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' spin-off drama series of the movie 'Star Wars.' Upon hearing the news, Sung Kang expressed his gratitude on his Facebook, saying, "Thank you to the casting team who supported and believed in me."
Sung Kang is a Korean-American actor who moved to the United States with his parents during his childhood. He studied law at UCLA and began acting with a minor role in the 1999 film 'Mystery Men.' He then solidified his position in Hollywood by appearing in films such as 'Pearl Harbor,' 'Die Hard 4,' and the 'Fast & Furious' series.
'Obi-Wan Kenobi' tells the story of Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi and Darth Vader, who was once his apprentice. It is set ten years after the events of 'Revenge of the Sith,' the final installment of the 'Star Wars' prequel trilogy.
Ewan McGregor, who played Obi-Wan Kenobi in the 'Star Wars' films, and Hayden Christensen, who portrayed Darth Vader, will reprise their roles in this drama.
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Filming for the drama will begin in April, and it is scheduled to be broadcast on Disney+, Disney's online video streaming platform.
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