Ewan McGregor Wants to Play Obi-Wan Kenobi Again
Ewan McGregor is publicly urging Disney to let him reprise his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi
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Source diversity sample: Pajiba · Fantha Tracks · Collider · IGN · Yahoo · The Hollywood Reporter.
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The obvious questions
What specific time period does McGregor want to explore?
McGregor wants to tell the story of Obi-Wan Kenobi's life between the end of the Disney+ series and the events of the original Star Wars trilogy.
Has Disney responded to McGregor's comments?
Disney has not yet confirmed any plans for a new Obi-Wan project.
Which outlets have covered McGregor's remarks?
The Hollywood Reporter, IGN, Collider, Yahoo and Fantha Tracks have all covered McGregor's remarks.
The story so far
Ewan McGregor has publicly expressed his desire to play Obi-Wan Kenobi again. The actor has stated he is ready to tell the story of Obi-Wan's life between the end of the Disney+ series and the events of the original Star Wars trilogy, where the character was portrayed by Alec Guinness. McGregor's comments come amid speculation about the future of the Star Wars franchise.
Disney has not yet confirmed any plans for a new Obi-Wan project. McGregor's statements have garnered significant attention from fans and industry outlets. The actor's public plea has sparked conversations among Star Wars enthusiasts.
The Hollywood Reporter, IGN, Collider, Yahoo and Fantha Tracks have all covered McGregor's remarks. The next steps depend on Disney's response to McGregor's entreaty.
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Who reported it (6)
- Ewan McGregor Would Like More 'Obi-Wan' Money, Please Pajiba · 21h ago
- Ewan McGregor wants to tell the story of “Everything between the end of the TV series and Alec Guinness” Fantha Tracks · 21h ago
- Disney’s Next Big ‘Star Wars’ Story Could Bring Back One of Its Most Legendary Characters Collider · 21h ago
- 'I'm Ready' - Ewan McGregor Is Practically Begging Disney for Another Obi-Wan Movie or TV Series IGN · 21h ago
- Ewan McGregor Says ‘Come On, Disney!’ While Pressuring Studio to Let Him Play Obi-Wan Kenobi Again: ‘They Just Seem Not to Be Ready’ Yahoo · 21h ago
- Ewan McGregor Wants to Play Obi-Wan Kenobi Again The Hollywood Reporter · 21h ago
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