Moulin rouge ewan gordon mcgregor was born on march 31, 1971 in perth, perthshire, scotland, to carol diane lawson and james charles. Star wars boss describes how franchise will segue into. Episode viii on december 15, 2017, and the han solo star wars anthology film on may 25th, 2018. Responding to the speculation, mcgregor confirmed the delay but insisted there was no cause for concern. Episode ii attack of the clones 2002 and star wars. He is also well known for his role as mark renton in the drama films trainspotting. Watch the seeds of anakin skywalkers transformation take root in star wars. New ewan mcgregor, mandalorian images up on star wars. The series will be set eight years after the events of revenge of the sith and will. A rumor suggests ewan mcgregor could portray an obiwan force ghost in star wars.
I am old enough to have seen episode iii in the theatre back in 1977, and i still love to watch all of the star wars dvds with the exception of episode i, which i do not and will never ownjar jar binksenough said. What episode i star has been called the biggest thing out of scotland since argyle socks. Lets discuss ewan mcgregors obiwan kenobi beard nerdist. Ewan mcgregor as obiwan kenobi in revenge of the sith. Ewan mcgregors return to star wars gives fans new hope. And, as much as the first star wars was cast with relatively unknown actors, liam neeson added just the right touch of weight to the ensemble. Ewan gordon mcgregor was born on march 31, 1971 in perth, perthshire, scotland, to carol diane lawson and james charles mcgregor, both teachers. At age 16, he left morrison academy to join the perth repertory theatre. Ewan mcgregor is set to return to star wars 14 years. Ewan mcgregor plans star wars return in obiwan kenobi tv. Ewan mcgregor on keeping obiwan return a secret youtube.
The force awakens is now playing in theaters, and will be followed by rogue one. Ewan mcgregor kehrt als obiwan kenobi ins star warsuniversum zuruck. Rumor has it ewan mcgregor is in talks to reprise his role as obi wan kenobi in star wars. Ten years after the invasion of naboo, the galaxy is on the brink of civil war. Ewan mcgregor will star in an obiwan kenobi star wars show. Oct 30, 2019 ewan talks about his beard, dressing up for halloween, trickortreating in scotland, his favorite candy, keeping his return as obiwan kenobi a secret, reading william shatners book on the set. Episode i, ewan mcgregor kept imitating the noise of his lightsaber during the fights even though george lucas explained many times that this would be added in by the. Moulin rouge ewan gordon mcgregor was born on march 31, 1971 in perth, perthshire, scotland, to carol diane lawson and james charles mcgregor, both teachers. Ewan mcgregor to return as obiwan in star wars episode.
Lucasfilm reportedly isnt moving forward with an obiwan kenobi spinoff because he could be featured in star wars 8 or star wars 9. Episode 8, is one of the mostawaited films next year and even though the movie is yet to be seen until december 2017, fans are. Ewan mcgregor to return as obi wan in star wars episode 8. Mar 10, 2020 ewan mcgregor entered into the fantastical star wars universe in 1999, playing obiwan kenobi in star wars. Will ewan mcgregor return as obiwan in star wars episode 8. The obiwan series will take place eight years after star wars. Disneys obiwan kenobi series featuring ewan mcgregor will be the mouse houses third liveaction star wars series for disney plus. Ewan gordon mcgregor, born march 31, 1971 in crieff, scotland, is a well. Ahead of his firstever convention appearance at ace northeast, and first sendin opportunity via official pix, star wars authentics has released twentyfive new image of ewan mcgregor as obiwan kenobi. Actor wants to play obiwan kenobi in two spinoff films ewan mcgregor wants to reprise obiwan kenobi in two star wars spinoff movies after rogue one and young. With hayden christensen, natalie portman, ewan mcgregor, christopher lee. Well, after waiting 16 years for his next installment, george has given us the phantom menace. Two jedi escape a hostile blockade to find allies and come across a young boy who may bring balance to the force, but.
New femalecentric star wars series coming to disney. Lucasfilm announced at disneys d23 conference on aug. His parents encouraged him to leave school and pursue his acting goals. Ewan mcgregors obiwan kenobi as he appears at the end of star wars. Episode i the phantom menace is a 1999 american epic. Ewan gordon mcgregor was born on march 31, 1971, in crieff, scotland. Ewan gordon mcgregor, born march 31, 1971 in crieff, scotland, is a wellknown scottish film actor who has had significant success in mainstream, independent, and arthouse films. Ewan mcgregor learns the title of star wars ep ii youtube. Ewan mcgregor list of movies and tv shows tv guide. Feb 09, 2016 a new rumor about ewan mcgregor returning as star wars character obi wan kenobi in episode viii has recently surfaced online. A report by ign has revealed that episode 8 has already begun filming. Ewan mcgregor plans star wars return in obiwan kenobi tv series. One of disney plus most highlyanticipated shows hit a big stumbling block with the star wars series about obiwan kenobi being put on hold ewan mcgregor was confirmed to return as the younger. Of course i wouldnt be the first to suggest ewan mcgregor is going to be giving us memorable performances for years to come and im not talking about the star wars prequels.
Star wars episode 8 skip to main search results amazon prime. Will fans get a glimpse of both ewan mcgregor and hayden christensen within star wars set. Ewan mcgregor would be the perfect age to reprise that. Ewan mcgregor will star in an obiwan kenobi star wars. Mcgregor s first professional role was in 1993, when he won a leading role in the british channel 4 series lipstick on your collar. According to variety, the series will be helmed by leslye headland. Earlier in the week they reported that ian mcdiarmid would be returning as palpatine in the sequels. It seems he has nothing but praise for the birds of prey and star wars actor. Ewan mcgregor talks about recording obiwan kenobis line of dialogue for a sequence in star wars. Sep 25, 2017 star wars 8 the last jedi looks like obiwan kenobis force ghost will appear, according to a star wars theorist.
The latest star wars episode vii rumor points to obiwan kenobi ewan mcgregor once again appearing as a ghostly jedi guide and mentor. Murphy talks ewan mcgregor as halston dark horizons. Episode 8 and episode 9 and may yet get a solo movie. I will discuss my thoughts on the rumor and the recent news that frank. Episode vi return of the jedi 1983 theres a lot to wrap up in the concluding chapter of the original trilogy.
Star wars obiwan kenobi tv show details revealed by ewan. Just hours after it was reported that the star wars tv series based on ewan mcgregor s obiwan kenobi series is delayed, the star himself says its not as serious as reported the original. Et was with ewan mcgregor in 1999, when he made his debut as obiwan kenobi in star wars. Ewan mcgregor, liam neeson, natalie portman, hayden christensen, christopher lee, jake lloyd, ian. Mcgregor s other critical acclaim movies are star wars. The result is a few odd turns for the sake of plot convenience. In a role that earned him a best supporting actor nomination at the academy awards, alec guinness had passed 60 whenever he portrayed obiwan kenobi in 1977s star wars, while ewan mcgregor. The force awakens as a disembodied voice during reys. The 48yearold actor made his debut as anakin skywalkers jedi master in 1999. A new rumor about ewan mcgregor returning as star wars character obi wan kenobi in episode viii has recently surfaced online.
Every fandom has its dark corners, but ewan mcgregor returning as obiwan kenobi has restored some fans faith in the future of star wars. Six months prior to his graduation from guildhall, mcgregor. Ewan mcgregor full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Episode i the phantom menace the actor continued his role throughout the prequel trilogy, ending with star wars. He is known for his roles as john jarndyce in the bbc s adaptation of bleak house, as gordon urquhart in the film local hero, as di steve mcandrew in bbc ones new tricks, and as wedge antilles in the original star wars trilogy. Episode i the phantom menace ist ein usamerikanischer sciencefictionfilm aus.
Episode 8 on december 15th, 2017, and the han solo star wars. Ewan gordon mcgregor obe born 31 march 1971 is a scottish actor known internationally for his various film roles, including independent dramas, sciencefiction epics, and musicals. With ewan mcgregor, liam neeson, natalie portman, jake lloyd. Star wars episode 1 phantom menace dvd liam neeson ewan. Ewan mcgregor had a surprise cameo in the force awakens, which means he might probably be back as obiwan in star wars episode 8. Ewan mcgregor returning as obiwan, wants spinoff film. Fire up your lightsabers, star wars fans, because its official. Collider reported on thursday that it had just been put on hold. Although episode viii continues to be debated in the star wars. Reminiscent of past clone troopers from the films star wars. Actor wants to play obiwan kenobi in two spinoff films ewan mcgregor wants to reprise obiwan kenobi in two star wars. Ewan mcgregor confirmed at d23 that he will be starring in the obiwan series.
Kristian harloff of schmoes knows and colliders jedi council is reporting that ewan mcgregor may be returning as a force ghost version of obiwan kenobi in star wars. Theres a new star wars series coming to disney plus, and its going to focus on the women of that galaxy far, far, away. I think its one of those roles, its one of the greatest roles of ewan mcgregor s career and he. Ten years after initially meeting, anakin skywalker shares a forbidden romance with padme amidala, while obiwan kenobi investigates an assassination attempt on the senator and discovers a secret clone army crafted for the jedi. It will be directed by deborah chow and was expected to be. Ewan mcgregor is set to reprise his role as obiwan kenobi in a series set between episodes iii and iv. What does the classic characters return mean for the star wars. Revisit the legacy of star wars star wars day, or may the 4th, as some call it unless youre rebel scum, is a holiday created by george lucas for all the fans of the saga. The mandalorian docuseries new trailer above, and the final season of the clone wars. Episode 8 on december 15th, 2017, and the han solo star wars anthology film on may 25th, 2018. Episode 7 the force awakens is now in theaters, and will be followed by rogue one.
Aug 15, 2019 ewan mcgregor is set to return to star wars 14 years after he last appeared as obiwan kenobi in the franchise. Years after the onset of the clone wars, the noble jedi knights lead a massive clone army into a galaxywide battle against the separatists. Oct 25, 2019 in a role that earned him a best supporting actor nomination at the academy awards, alec guinness had passed 60 whenever he portrayed obiwan kenobi in 1977s star wars, while ewan mcgregor just. Episode 8, is one of the mostawaited films next year and even though the movie is yet to be seen until december. Rumor has that ewan mcgregor as obiwan kenobi is connected to the upcoming star wars. As a star wars fan i got what i expected another chance to immerse myself in the star wars universe a film whose sole purpose is essentially escapism. Ewan gordon mcgregor, born march 31, 1971 in crieff, scotland, is a wellknown. Episode i the phantom menace 1999 on display at the detroit institute of arts. Ewan mcgregor clarifies that his obiwan kenobi star wars. Ten years after episode ix of the star wars franchise, part of the original cast reunites to participate in a pornographic remake. Of the lot, twentythree images depict kenobi in the grossly underrated episode. Feb 16, 2016 in this video i discuss a recent rumor that obiwan kenobi will be in star wars episode 8. Ewan mcgregors star wars show delayed video dailymotion. What does the classic characters return mean for the star wars franchise and the coming installments.
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