Star Wars: 8 Ways To Do The Perfect Obi-Wan Spin-Off
3. Create A Character-Driven Narrative
Films focussing on an ensemble cast can often find themselves occupying a narrative propelled by plot rather than character. This works in certain instances, but a character-driven approach that is propelled forward by personality and emotion makes for a far more relatable and indeed emotional product. In the case of an Obi-Wan film, it is very much essential.
A character-driven narrative feels more conducive and overall natural to a story focussing on the Jedi, seeing as how he is such a strong character in the franchise.
His overarching presence in the mythos combined with the character's aforementioned ironic flare and compassion means he's more capable and indeed better suited for a spin-off than say, Boba Fett or Han Solo. Whilst I have no doubt in my mind that both of these fan-favourite characters could carry a film on their own (we'll find out as such in a year's time), the necessity of their expansion varies.
Even then, creating a grounded Star Wars tale is far more manageable in respect to Kenobi, whose reverence and strength of character makes him by default immaculately poised for a film of his own. Here we have an opportunity to tell a Star Wars story centred around a man who has lost everything except his creed, his force abilities and his lightsaber.
The story pretty much writes itself.