Ewan McGregor’s Edinburgh Talk Highlights Desire to Return to Obi-Wan Kenobi

At the Edinburgh International Film Festival, actor Ewan McGregor participated in a live-commentary session on the 30th anniversary of *Trainspotting* and answered questions from Berlinale artistic director Tricia Tuttle. The 90-minute conversation, held in Edinburgh’s Central Hall, covered his early career, recent film work, and his ongoing connection to the *Star Wars* franchise. McGregor recounted a notorious stage moment in which he performed a nude slip during a 1992 production of *What the Butler Saw*, noting the “biggest round of applause” he ever received. He also discussed his relocation to Perthshire, Scotland, and upcoming stage collaborations with Alan Cumming.

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McGregor first rose to global prominence as a young actor in Danny Boyle’s 1996 film *Trainspotting*. He later portrayed a young Obi-Wan Kenobi in the *Star Wars* prequel trilogy (1999–2005) and returned to the role for the Disney+ limited series *Obi-Wan Kenobi* in 2022. Since the series’ release, McGregor has repeatedly expressed enthusiasm for revisiting the character, citing both personal affinity and fan support.

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• *Trainspotting* celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2026.

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• McGregor, now 55, noted that Alec Guinness was in his 60s when he first played Obi-Wan; McGregor estimates he has roughly ten years before reaching a comparable age.

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• He has appeared in three *Star Wars* films and the 2022 Disney+ series, totaling four on-screen portrayals of Obi-Wan.

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McGregor said the *Obi-Wan* series revealed a “rush” of fan enthusiasm he had not experienced during the original prequel releases, noting that thousands of people stood behind him at the premiere. He described his performance in the series as easier because he was closer in age to Alec Guinness, allowing him to embody an older, wiser Jedi more naturally. He also indicated a willingness to explore additional seasons or movies, emphasizing that any continuation would need a compelling narrative.

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The festival audience responded with sustained applause and laughter, particularly during anecdotes about McGregor’s early nudity and his reflections on working with his daughter Clara on *Bleeding Love*. The session turned emotional when McGregor paused to hold back tears while discussing his personal life, underscoring the candid tone of the event.

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While McGregor’s statements convey strong personal interest in returning to Obi-Wan, no official confirmation from Disney, Lucasfilm, or Disney+ has been provided regarding a new series or film. Media commentary notes that the broader *Star Wars* slate includes projects such as the standalone film *Star Wars: Starfighter* and the completed second season of *Ahsoka*, but concrete plans for further Obi-Wan content remain unannounced.

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McGregor’s upcoming commitments include a stage production of Harry Macqueen’s *Supernova* with Alan Cumming at Pitlochry Festival Theatre and promotion of his current film *The End of Oak Street*. He also hinted at future long-form travel documentaries, building on his “Long Way Round” series. Regarding *Star Wars*, McGregor reiterated his readiness to reprise Obi-Wan and suggested that Disney’s upcoming D23 Expo could be an opportunity for new announcements, though he cautioned fans not to expect a confirmed second season of *Obi-Wan Kenobi* at that event.

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