Ewan McGregor ‘is set to return to Star Wars’ – 14 years after last appearing as Obi-Wan Kenobi
EWAN McGregor is “set to return to Star Wars” – 14 years after he last appeared as Obi-Wan Kenobi in the franchise.
The 48-year-old actor made his debut as Anakin Skywalker’s Jedi Master in 1999 hit The Phantom Menace.
He last appeared in Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith in 2005, but rumours have begun to swirl that he has signed up for a new Star Wars instalment.
US reports say that Ewan may announce the reprisal as early as next week, with speculation rife that this could be the start of a much-anticipated Obi-Wan spin-off.
Cinelinx have suggested that the news will be shared at the upcoming Disney D23 Expo in California next weekend.
Needless to say, the rumours have sent fans into a frenzy, and they have taken to social media to share their hope for Ewan’s return.
One asked: “Is the Ewan McGregor news true because I am going to faint and cry?”
Another added: “There’s a rumour that Ewan McGregor is returning as Obi Wan and I’m GIDDY.”
A third shared: “Obi-Wan is my favourite character in the saga and if this is true there is still goodness in the universe. Please.”
Most Read In TV & Showbiz
Whispers of the actor returning to the franchise have been rife since Disney acquired Lucasfilm, Star Wars’ production company, in 2013.
His character of Obi-Wan was integral to the three films he appeared in, training “chosen one” Anakin Skywalker – before he turned to the dark side and became Darth Vader.
Obi-Wan was last seen taking Anakin’s son Luke Skywalker to home planet Tattoine to protect him.
The Sun Online have contacted Ewan’s rep for comment.
Got a story? email digishowbiz@the-sun.co.uk or call us direct on 02077824220.
We pay for videos too. Click here to upload yours.