Ewan McGregor revealed that he initially didn't want to play Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars films, feeling it didn't align with his identity as an actor. Despite the initial poor reception of the films, McGregor completed the trilogy and returned to the Star Wars universe in the Disney+ series "Obi-Wan Kenobi." He expressed interest in a second series but hadn't heard from Disney yet. Outside of Star Wars, McGregor has been involved in other film projects and recently married fellow actor Mary Elizabeth Winstead.
The Ahsoka TV series, like the Obi-Wan Kenobi TV series, underplays the injuries caused by lightsaber blows. In both shows, characters survive direct stabs to the gut without significant consequences, which contradicts the established lethality of lightsabers. While the lightsaber fights in the Ahsoka series are visually impressive, this unrealistic portrayal detracts from the intensity of the duels.
Director Deborah Chow discusses the challenges of continuing the story of Obi-Wan Kenobi and Darth Vader in the upcoming series, including the emotional exploration of the 20-year gap between the prequel and original trilogies. Chow also talks about the inclusion of a young Leia Organa in the series, the casting process for the role, and the warm embrace from fans towards Hayden Christensen's return as Darth Vader. She reflects on the experience of directing Darth Vader and hints at the possibility of a season two while offering advice to future Star Wars directors.
Ewan McGregor, who plays the lead role in the upcoming Obi-Wan Kenobi TV series, is reportedly "begging" to make a second season. The highly anticipated show is set to premiere on Disney+ in 2022 and will follow the story of the iconic Star Wars character after the events of Revenge of the Sith.
Joel Edgerton, who played Owen Lars in Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones, has opened up about his return to the character for the upcoming Disney+ series Obi-Wan Kenobi. While initially hesitant to reprise the role, Edgerton saw it as an opportunity to add more layers to the character and even requested a fight scene. He credits George Lucas and the Star Wars franchise for opening doors in Hollywood for him early in his career.
Australian actor Joel Edgerton talks about his busy year, including his leading role in Paul Schrader's Master Gardener, his return to the Star Wars universe in Obi-Wan Kenobi, and the importance of family. He also discusses his roots growing up in nature and his concerns about the age gap in his on-screen romance in Master Gardener. Edgerton opens up about the emotional impact of his premature twins' birth during the pandemic while he was still shooting Thirteen Lives. Despite his busy schedule, he strives to maintain a work-life balance.
Ewan McGregor attended the Obi-Wan Kenobi panel at the Star Wars Celebration in London, sporting a smart but casual outfit. The actor, who played Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars prequel trilogy and is set to reprise his role for a Disney+ series, recently defended the prequels and praised George Lucas for trying something different. McGregor has grown to love the films over the years after hearing positive reviews from fans.
Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen got emotional while discussing their experiences filming the Obi-Wan Kenobi series at Star Wars Celebration. They talked about the impactful scene where Kenobi and Darth Vader finally show down, with Obi-Wan cracking Vader’s mask, and what it meant to both of them. McGregor and Christensen hugged each other after watching the scene and talked about how emotional it was to film it. The panel showed that there were moments across the series that definitely got things right, like Obi-Wan Kenobi defeating Darth Vader.
Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen got emotional while discussing their experiences on the set of Obi-Wan Kenobi at Star Wars Celebration. They talked about the impactful scene where Kenobi and Darth Vader finally show down, with Obi-Wan cracking Vader’s mask, and what it meant to both of them. McGregor cried uncontrollably while watching the final episode, and Christensen praised McGregor's performance in the scene. The panel showed that whether fans liked the series as a whole or not, there are moments across the series that definitely got things right.
Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen discussed their big lightsaber duels in the first season of Obi-Wan Kenobi during a panel at Star Wars Celebration in London. The scene underlines the destruction of a friendship between two men who considered themselves brothers. The confrontation at the end where Vader cracks the mask was a really rewarding experience, said Christensen. The flashback to Anakin’s training as a Jedi padawan shows the pair throwing around lightsabers in a much more elegant and far less brutal duel. The Obi-Wan Kenobi Season 1 review gave it 8/10 and said it bridges the gap between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope to satisfying effect.
Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy revealed that season 2 of the Disney+ series Obi-Wan Kenobi, starring Ewan McGregor, is not currently in active development, but she never says never. Kennedy praised the show's director, Deborah Chow, and McGregor's desire to do another season, but said everyone is currently focused on other projects. Season 1 of Obi-Wan Kenobi, which reunited McGregor with Hayden Christensen as Darth Vader, premiered last summer.
Jon Stewart made a surprise appearance on "The Daily Show" to help correspondent Roy Wood Jr. go viral. Dressed as Obi-Wan Kenobi, Stewart joked about his time as the show's former host and offered guidance to Wood. "The Daily Show" has been featuring a rotation of guest hosts since Trevor Noah's departure in December.
Jon Stewart made a surprise appearance on "The Daily Show" dressed as Obi-Wan Kenobi, where he and guest host Roy Wood Jr. joked about the show's lack of diversity. They also had a hilarious exchange about "Star Wars" characters, with Trump playing the role of Vader. While Stewart attempted to make a point about the Trump indictment, it didn't go smoothly. This is the first time he returned to the show as a Jedi.
