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Ewan McGregor is known for his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi in theStar Warsprequel trilogy which ran from 1999 to 2005. Because of the backlash the films received, the Scottish star felt reluctant to reprise his role in the Disney+ series.
He recalled how fans hatedThe Phantom Menace, but he had to return for two more installments due to contract obligations. And then, there’s the controversies surrounding the sequel trilogy. By this time, McGregor was already considering not to come back at all.
Ewan McGregor Felt Unenthusiastic Playing Obi-Wan Kenobi Amid Flak OnStar WarsPrequels
Speaking withVariety, actorEwan McGregorconfessed his true sentiment portraying the iconicStar Warscharacter Obi-Wan Kenobi.
“It wasn’t a done deal for me. I didn’t think it was at all who I was. I believed, at that point, I was a Danny Boyle actor. ‘The Beach’ was more important, and I meant it, it wasn’t flippant. I did ask a lot of people for advice.”
The 52-year-old actor had to endure the remarks hurled at the franchise afterThe Phantom Menacewas heavily slammed by fans. While the actor was hailed for his performance, the rest of the film was critically panned.
“I am happy that I am this character for a lot of people, but when these films came out, they were so disliked. That was hard. The first one was panned, and we still had to make another two! It was weird to be in a film that was hammered.”
Surprisingly, McGregor had a change of heart and perspective towards theStar Warsfranchise after he starred in Disney+’sObi-Wan Kenobi. In fact, he wishes to make another installment because he truly enjoyed his time working on the series, and it also received generally favorable reviews.
“I would love to do the second season, but there’s no talk of it yet. There is a lot going on at Disney.”
Obi-Wan Kenobiwas propelled to life with the purpose of a standalone season with limited episodes. Despite his initial hesitation, McGregor seemingly adored his character in this specific realm ofStar Wars.
Will There Be Season 2 OfObi-Wan Kenobi?
During an interview withThe Hollywood Reporter,Obi-Wan KenobidirectorDeborah Chowshared how Ewan McGregor eagerly suggested concepts for the next season. While the filmmaker hinted at the possibility of a sequel, she remarked that the show was helmed as a one-off.
“As Ewan and I finished our very last shot on second unit, and I was literally taking off my headphones, he was already pitching me ideas for season two. There’s another 10 years with plenty of stories, and I don’t think it’s off the board. It is a ‘never say never’ situation, but we really did conceive this to be a limited series.”
McGregor echoed the same thought in his conversation withGQ. His delight at the result of the show sparked encouragement from within to keep playing the beloved character.
“I really hope we do another. If I could do one of these every now and again — I’d just be happy about it.”
Obi-Wan Kenobiis available to stream via Disney+.
Ariane Cruz
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Ariane Cruz is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 3,000 articles published. Her love for pop culture and the creative arts fuels her passion to deliver engaging and informative stories. Her daily consumption of films, shows, and books keeps her energized for the day, along with her mission to serve as the bridge between fans and their favorite franchises.
