Ewan McGregor has spoken with Variety as part of his promotion for receiving a Hollywood Walk of Fame star, where he has indicated a clear desire to return to the role of Obi-Wan Kenobi.
“I loved, more than anything, getting to know Alec Guinness’ work because I was playing him as a young man,” he says. “Even now with the series, that’s my personal challenge — if a take feels a bit like him, I’m happy.” McGregor adds that even after 25 years, he hasn’t tired of playing the role. “I really do hope we get a chance to do another one,” he says. “Between where we ended off in the series and when Alec Guinness comes on screen with Luke Skywalker, I think there’s another few stories to tell in there.” Christensen, who’ll present McGregor with his Walk of Fame star, shares his enthusiasm for more “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” especially if it leads to another front-row seat to watch him in the role.
“If it means that I got to do more with Ewan, then that’s a no-brainer, but I really hope that he continues with the character,” Christensen says. “Just as a fan, it’s so exciting to get to watch him play Obi-Wan — he’s just so good at it.”
McGregor can currently be seen in A Gentleman in Moscow alongside wife and fellow Star Wars actor, Mary Elizabeth Winstead.
