Legendary Star Wars composer John Williams is returning to produce the theme to Obi-Wan Kenobi, the new Star Wars series due to debut in May on Disney Plus.
Variety reports that Williams, who is 90, recorded in Los Angeles last week under tight security. Williams returns to the Star Wars franchise for the first time since Rise of Skywalker, which released in 2019.
Particularly notable is that Williams rarely scores music for television. Neither of the previous Star Wars shows — The Mandalorian or Book of Boba Fett — featured music by Williams, with Ludwig Göransson and Joseph Shirley filling the role instead.
It is unclear if Williams will contribute additional music beyond the Obi-Wan Kenobi theme.
Williams’ music is traditionally regarded as an essential part of the Star Wars experience, his booming themes conveying the feel of a grand space opera. He has also composed numerous other famous themes, including Jurassic Park, Harry Potter, and other beloved blockbusters. He holds the record for the most Oscar nominations for a living person.
With Book of Boba Fett concluding last week, attention is turning to Obi-Wan Kenobi, which features Ewan McGregor reprising the role for the first time since 2005’s Revenge of the Sith. It is scheduled to premiere on Disney Plus on May 25.
While you wait, you can check out our breakdown of Obi-Wan Kenobi’s teaser, as well as our list of the newest Disney Plus shows for February 2022.
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Kat Bailey is a Senior News Editor at IGN