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Actor Ewan McGregor rose to prominence with his performance in the 1996 comedy-drama filmTrainspotting. However, McGregor is best known for essaying the role of Obi-Wan Kenobi in theStar Warsprequel trilogy. McGregor later reprised the role for the Disney+ miniseriesObi-Wan Kenobiin 2022.
Despite the fanfare surrounding his work in the space opera franchise, McGregor admitted to having an embarrassing experience while working on the prequel trilogy. During a talk show appearance, McGregor revealed how he was embarrassed while filming a scene as his friends watched on from the sidelines. McGregor also described the scene as his worstStar Warsmoment and here is why.
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Ewan McGregor Reveals Inviting Friends To Watch His WorstStar WarsSet Moment
In 2011,Ewan McGregorappeared on an episode of theThe Jonathan Ross Show. During the conversation, the host Jonathan Ross asked McGregor about filming scenes in front of a green screen, particularly in theStar Warsfranchise.
In response, McGregor admitted to having some difficulty filming in front of the green screen. At the same time, the actor revealed his worst moment in the entire trilogy was when he had to film the climatic scene fromStar Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith.
In the scene, McGregor’s character, Obi-Wan Kenobi, is seen delivering baby Luke Skywalker to his Uncle Owen and Aunt Beru Lars, on Tatooine. However, the entire set was to be created using CGI, including the lizard-like alien creature McGregor was supposed to ride in the scene.
“The worst moment for me was the very end of this whole big Star Wars Trilogy (where) I deliver the baby.”
McGregor made the above statement about filming the climax scene. TheDoctor Sleepstar also revealed that he had invited some of his friends to the sets to witness the filming of the scene, which directly leads into the events of the iconicStar Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope.
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Ewan McGregor Admits to Being Embarrassed While FilmingStar Wars
During the conversation, McGregor revealed how he inadvertently embarrassed himself in front of his friends while filming the scene. McGregor explained that the lizard-like alien was going to be created using CGI. As a result, he had to pretend to ride a green block while carrying a plastic baby, which was a funny sight for those watching from the sidelines.
“So this is what I had to do with my friends watching and George (Lucas) there. I was like this. There was no gimbal. I went like this and then I had to go like this.”
McGregor made the above statement while hilariously enacting how he pretended to ride the lizard-like alien without any proper idea of how it would look or move. As a result, it is easy to understand why McGregor had a rough time filming this particular scene.
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McGregor further added that he and his co-stars were confused when directorGeorge Lucasasked them to look at the moons, which were going to be added later using CGI. Thus, McGregor embarrassed himself while working in front of his friends. However, despite his poor experience with green screens, McGregor eventually returned to the franchise, reprising his role in 2022’sObi-Wan Kenobi.
TheStar Warsprequel trilogy andObi-Wan Kenobiare streaming on Disney+.
Pratik Handore
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With a keen interest in comic book movies and blockbuster franchises, Pratik usually covers news and updates on the DCU, MCU, Star Wars, and more.A die-hard fan of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, Pratik spends most of his time exploring different storytelling mediums that invoke a sense of wonder and adventure. Other filmmakers whose works have deeply influenced him include Alfred Hitchcock, James Gunn, and Guillermo del Toro.
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