As for who is coming after Kenobi? That’s the Inquisitors, a group that includes the menacing Fifth Brother. Who is the Fifth Brother in Obi-Wan Kenobi and who plays him?
Who is the Fifth Brother in Obi-Wan Kenobi?
The Fifth Brother is an Inquisitor, part of a small Galactic Empire organization created for the sole purpose of hunting down any Jedis or Force-sensitive people who survived Order 66—the mass execution of Jedis by the Empire. Fans will have to watch Obi-Wan Kenobi and see just how much of a threat the Fifth Brother is to Kenobi and those he cares for.
Who plays the Fifth Brother in Obi-Wan Kenobi?
In Obi-Wan Kenobi, the character known as the Fifth Brother is played by Sung Kang. The show alters the actor’s appearance a lot, so fans of Kang might not easily recognize him at first. Kang is most known for playing Han in the Fast & Furious film series, while he also appeared in movies like Bullet to the Head and Code 8, as well as TV shows like Power and Lisey’s Story.
What species is the Fifth Brother?
The Fifth Brother is humanoid, but it’s anyone’s guess what species he is. His skin is a grayish color, but his specific species has not yet been identified in the Star Wars universe.
Who are the Inquisitors in Star Wars?
While the Order of Inquisitors, also known as the Inquisitorius, is defined by its purpose–hunting down Jedis–the group is an interesting bunch. The group is made up of single Inquisitors who are referred to by a number and the word “brother” or “sister” depending on their gender. The numbers signify the members’ rank, and the lower the number, the higher the rank. This means that the Fifth Brother isn’t that high in the food chain. In comparison, the character Reva, played by Moses Ingram, is the Third Sister, so she isn’t far behind the man in charge, the Grand Inquisitor (Rupert Friend). Lucasfilm/Disney+ Trained to be assassins, the Inquisitors are definitely not the most morally sound or trustworthy people, which is likely a reason the organization lasts less than 20 years. This might seem like quite a while for some, but in the grand scheme of Star Wars, it’s a very short amount of time.
Was the Fifth Brother in Obi-Wan Kenobi a Jedi?
Yes, the Fifth Brother was a Jedi before Order 66 and his transformation to become an Inquisitor. After surviving Order 66, he’s taken by the Galactic Empire and trained to be an assassin and hunt down Jedis. More of the Fifth Brother’s story is revealed in the Darth Vader canon comic book series released in 2017. In fact, the Fifth Brother even loses a hand to Darth Vader during his training period.
Have we seen the Fifth Brother before Obi-Wan Kenobi?
For some Star Wars fans, you’ve actually seen the Fifth Brother on screen before, but an animated version of the character. The Fifth Brother first shows up in the Star Wars animated TV series Star Wars Rebels in Season 2, voiced by Philip Anthony-Rodriguez. In the series, he is tasked with hunting down Ahsoka Tano (voiced by Ashley Eckstein) and her allies. The events of Star Wars Rebels take place a few years after Obi-Wan Kenobi, so the new live-action prequel presents the Fifth Brother in his earlier years. Next, check out the 25 best Star Wars characters yet!
