Ewan McGregor Pressures Disney to Let Him Play Obi-Wan Kenobi Again

Ewan McGregor is putting pressure on Disney to let him play Obi-Wan Kenobi again, stating 'I'm ready whenever they are' and expressing his desire to explore the story of the character between the end of the Obi-Wan Kenobi series and the start of A New Hope, a period of about 10 years.

The Obi-Wan Kenobi series on Disney+ was a huge success, becoming the streamer's second most-watched show of 2022 with 6.5 billion minutes viewed in the United States. The show achieved 2.14 million U.S. households tuning in for its opening weekend, demonstrating the character's enduring popularity.

McGregor has been vocal about his willingness to return to the role, but there is no official word from Disney on whether a second season of the Obi-Wan Kenobi series will be made. The actor has not been approached by Disney to reprise his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi for a second season of the series.

The story of Obi-Wan Kenobi between the end of the Disney+ series and the start of A New Hope is a significant period in the character's life, with McGregor expressing his desire to explore this time period. He wants to tell stories about what happens to Obi-Wan Kenobi during this 10-year period, which could be developed into series or movies.

## Why it matters The future of the Star Wars franchise is uncertain, and the success of the Obi-Wan Kenobi series could be a factor in determining the direction of the franchise. With other avenues drying up, the franchise might consider reviving the relatively successful series. McGregor's enthusiasm for the role and his desire to explore the character's story further could be an opportunity for Disney to capitalize on the character's popularity.

McGregor debuted as Obi-Wan Kenobi in 1999's Star Wars: The Phantom Menace and has since become a fan favorite in the galaxy far, far away. He reprised the role in 2002's Attack of the Clones and 2005's Revenge of the Sith, and again in the 2022 Disney+ streaming series Obi-Wan Kenobi.