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McGregor pitches Obi-Wan ideas; Filoni rejects Ben Solo film

8/19/2026

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Ewan McGregor told reporters at the Edinburgh International Film Festival he pitched new Obi-Wan Kenobi ideas to Lucasfilm chief Dave Filoni.
He suggested a post-Episode III Obi-Wan searching for Yoda and a romance with New Republic general Hera Syndulla.
Dave Filoni later told Variety at D23 that a “Hunt for Ben Solo” film is not in development.
McGregor said he would be up for returning as Obi-Wan in any future feature or series.

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Ewan McGregor told reporters at the Edinburgh International Film Festival he pitched new Obi-Wan Kenobi ideas to Lucasfilm chief Dave Filoni.
He suggested a post-Episode III Obi-Wan searching for Yoda and a romance with New Republic general Hera Syndulla.
Dave Filoni later told Variety at D23 that a “Hunt for Ben Solo” film is not in development.
McGregor said he would be up for returning as Obi-Wan in any future feature or series.