There’s an entire generation of Star Wars fans who recognize Ewan McGregor as the definitive Obi-Wan Kenobi. The actor wasn’t the first to play the role, but after appearing in all three prequel films, and reprising his role 20 years later in Obi-Wan Kenobi, it’s easy to see why he’s become the character’s steward.
It also doesn’t hurt that McGregor is often campaigning for more Kenobi-centric stories. Since Kenobi wrapped its first (and currently only) season in 2022, the actor has consistently expressed interest in returning for another go. Until recently, his comments didn’t go beyond wishful thinking, but he recently offered a surprising update about Kenobi’s future.
