![]() ![]() “I didn't do it in one day, although that might be fun,” he says, laughing. ![]() ![]() McGregor finished up his work as Jedi master Obi-Wan Kenobi in 2005's “Episode III – Revenge of the Sith” and “pretty much felt like that was my lot,” the Scottish actor says, since when we next meet Obi-Wan in the "Star Wars" timeline, he's played by Alec Guinness in the original 1977 movie.īut when McGregor committed to put the robe back on for the Disney+ series “Obi-Wan Kenobi” (first two episodes streaming now, then weekly on Wednesdays), he hunkered down for a rewatch of his 1999 “Star Wars” debut, “Episode I – The Phantom Menace.” Then he tore through the rest of the entire nine-film Skywalker Saga, plus the “Rogue One” and “Solo” spinoffs. And no Jedi mind tricks were required for this galactic marathon. This special explores the return of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker to the screen, as well as Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen to their classic. The show has already been promised a second season, giving Kenobi hopefuls something to be excited about.To prepare for his long-awaited “Star Wars” return, Ewan McGregor did what many fans over the years have done: He binge-watched all of the franchise movies. Up next is the live action series Andor starring Diego Luna. The current Star Wars slate is pretty full for the next few years. As much as Ewan McGregor’s current age matches the canon, as the actor is 51 years old, Obi-Wan still doesn’t look anywhere near close to how he will look in less than nine years and more as if he's in his mid-40s. That means he's 48 years old during the events of Obi-Wan Kenobi. If ever there will be more Kenobi, it’s unlikely it will come anytime soon. In canon, Obi-Wan Kenobi was 57 years BBY. Not to mention the potential for other time periods to be covered going as far back as before the Clone Wars right up until the rescue aboard the Death Star. In May, Disney+ will unveil Obi-Wan Kenobi, a new Star Wars series that takes place 10 years after Revenge of the Sith.Other actors might resent returning to an old role years later especially one attached to a group of films that weren’t especially beloved but McGregor seems to genuinely love the chance to reprise the character. Published The Kenobi series had the challenge of bridging the gap between McGregor and Guinness Obi-Wans, and the finale completed the transition. The series took place a decade after the end of the Clone Wars, meaning there’s still a whole 9 years until the events of A New Hope are due to take place. ![]() This was back in December 2018 and word spread quickly, making the video go. His enthusiasm for the project has been palpable throughout the marketing and after the series release, meaning we can likely take him at his word that the will for more Kenobi is there but as of yet there are no official plans as far as Lucasfilm is concerned. A Utah man gave his parents a picture of Ewan McGregor as young Obi-Wan Kenobi for Christmas and claimed it was Jesus. 'It was Ewan McGregor's Obi-Wan on a camel, a real camel, and me,' Neeson said. Per Collider, Neeson spoke at a press conference explaining how meaningful his reunion with McGregor was to both actors. Video version □ /m1YaB3MfbcĪs a producer on the same show he starred in, McGregor’s quips are not just the idle non-answers of a public individual not wanting to give a definitive answer either way. Obi-Wan Kenobi is an American television miniseries created for the streaming service Disney+. Actor Liam Neeson recently revealed he cried while rehearsing his surprising reunion with Ewan McGregor in Disney+'s Obi-Wan Kenobi. ![]()
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