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Ewan McGregor Reflects on Obi-Wan Journey at Expo

8/25/2025

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Ewan McGregor engaged fans at Fan Expo Canada, discussing his journey from drama school to portraying Obi-Wan Kenobi.
The Obi-Wan series was originally intended as a film centered on Obi-Wan and Luke but later included Leia.
McGregor advocated for more human-centered storytelling and traditional filmmaking techniques.
He highlighted the emotional challenges of filming lightsaber duels and scenes after character deaths.
Despite criticism of the prequels, McGregor noted lasting fan appreciation for his performance.

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Story summary

Ewan McGregor engaged fans at Fan Expo Canada, discussing his journey from drama school to portraying Obi-Wan Kenobi.
The Obi-Wan series was originally intended as a film centered on Obi-Wan and Luke but later included Leia.
McGregor advocated for more human-centered storytelling and traditional filmmaking techniques.
He highlighted the emotional challenges of filming lightsaber duels and scenes after character deaths.
Despite criticism of the prequels, McGregor noted lasting fan appreciation for his performance.