It’s no news to Star Wars fans that a new Obi-Wan Kenobi series is coming to Disney Plus. But what you might not know is that the child actor who played young Luke Skywalker has been recast. That’s right, he’s now played by rising star Grant Feely.
So, who is he? Keep reading this Grant Feely Biography to learn all about him.
Meet Grant Feely, the Child Actor Who Played Young Luke Skywalker in Disney’s Obi-Wan Kenobi
Grant is a child actor who made his small screen debut in 2022 as a 10-year-old Luke Skywalker in the Disney Plus series Obi-Wan Kenobi. However, the role wasn’t entirely his. The child actor (who remains anonymous) had to step down because the creative team went in a “different direction.”
It seems directors Dave Filoni and Jon Favreau were concerned that Obi-Wan Kenobi’s story was too similar to Mando and Baby Yoda’s, so they made some significant changes and also hired screenwriter Joby Harold.
As for how much of the original story was retained in the adaptation, director Deborah Chow shared that they “inherited some of the story, but (they) made some significant changes and added a few different elements.”
Production on Obi-Wan Kenobi was reportedly halted in January 2020 to reshoot the series.
So after 2 years of waiting, the show is ready to premiere on Disney+ on May 25, 2022.
Grant Feely Age
Grant Feely is only 10 years old when he appears in Obi-Wan Kenobi 2022.
Surprisingly, his young Luke Skywalker character was also only 10 years old at the time.
Grant Feely Family
Grant Feely comes from a family of five — his parents (Theodore S and Emily Dolbare Feely), himself and two brothers.
While most child actors inherit their talent from their families, this apple fell far from the tree. Both of Grant’s parents are doctors! Yes, both are nephrologists, to be exact.
His father, Dr. Theodore S., is a physician who graduated from Wake Forest School of Medicine at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and has been practicing for over a decade. Last we checked, he was affiliated with Grandview Medical Center in Birmingham.
As for Grant’s mother, Theodore S. Feely graduated with honors from the University of Alabama School of Medicine in 2003. She has more than two decades of experience in the field of nephrology and has worked at several hospitals including St Vincent’s East, Shelby Baptist Medical Center, St Vincent’s Birmingham, Princeton Baptist Medical Center, and Grandview Medical Center.
Here is her IG account @efeely1 and Facebook account @emily.feely.
Talking about the age of Grant’s parents, Theodore is 48 years old and Emily is 45 years old in 2022.
Additionally, Grant also has a lovely maternal aunt named Candace Dolbare Johnson and an paternal uncle named Blane Dolbare.
His uncle, Blane, is an attorney at Turner, Onderdonk, Kimbrough & Howell, PA. As of 2022, he lives in Tennessee with his wife Brooke Atchison Dolbare and their daughter.
Is Grant Feely on Instagram?
Well, as of March 2022, find Grant on Instagram @grant_feely with 184 followers. However, his website was “professionally managed” at the time.
Also, here is his Facebook.
Grant Feely Height
Grant Feely is 4 feet 8 inches (142 cm) tall at the age of 10, which is in 2022.
Talking about his distinct features, he has brown hair and deep blue eyes. Not to mention, he is the cutest.
Grant Feely Movies and TV Shows
As of 2022, Grant Feely has not been cast in any films. But he has appeared in two television shows since then.
His first role was as “Timmy” in the short “Time Out” segment in the 2021 Creepshow episode “Time Out/The Things in Oakwood’s Past.” And his second role needs no introduction. It was as a young Luke Skywalker in Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022).
Speaking about his training, Grant is a student at Acting Out! Academy, a leading on-camera acting academy in Birmingham. The academy focuses primarily on teaching contemporary, on-camera acting, live auditions and recorded auditions for children.
Last we checked, this place was hosting a kids molding workshop on March 13, 2022.
According to the Acting Out! Academy, Grant was a dedicated child actor. He never missed a class, workshop, or summer camp.
Grant was represented by Aligned Stars Agency when he was cast as Obi-Wan Kenobi.
When Grant isn’t in school or filming, he enjoys skiing, traveling, and watching TV.
Related FAQs
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When is Grant Feely’s birthday?
Grant Feely received birthday wishes on October 14, making him a Libra.
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Where is Grant Feely from?
He is from Birmingham, Alabama.
But as of 2022, he resides in Vestavia Hills, Alabama.
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Does Grant Feely have any siblings?
Yes, Grant has two siblings, named Jeffrey Feely and Robert Feely.
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What is Grant Feely’s net worth?
As of 2022, Grant has a net worth of less than $100 thousand.
He was just starting his acting career at that time.
According to reports, the average child actor earned an average of $52,000 a year at the time, so Grant’s salary was likely somewhere around that.