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Ewan McGregor reminds everyone there’s still a missing decade of Obi-Wan’s story left to tell
Ewan McGregor has drawn attention to the fact that a significant stretch of Obi-Wan Kenobi's story remains untold on screen, despite the character's return in Disney+'s Obi-Wan Kenobi series. The comments reignite speculation about further Star Wars projects exploring the Jedi Master's years in hiding on Tatooine before the events of the original 1977 film, and underline the character's enduring appeal to both fans and the actor himself.
The 2022 Obi-Wan Kenobi series covered only part of the character's exile following the prequel trilogy, leaving a substantial gap before he appears as an old hermit in A New Hope. McGregor's remarks suggest he remains open to revisiting the role, feeding ongoing fan hopes that Lucasfilm could commission further instalments to bridge this period, though no concrete plans have been confirmed.
In short
- Ewan McGregor highlights an untold decade in Obi-Wan Kenobi's story.
- Gap remains between the Disney+ series and A New Hope.
- Comments fuel speculation about further Obi-Wan projects.
Explained simply
Obi-Wan Kenobi is a Jedi, a member of an order of guardians who use the Force, a power that connects living things in the Star Wars universe. Ewan McGregor played him in the three prequel films, which tell events set before the original 1977 film, A New Hope.
After the prequels, Obi-Wan goes into hiding on the desert planet Tatooine. The 2022 Disney+ series follows part of his exile, but years remain between its events and his appearance in A New Hope as an older man.
That gap leaves room for more stories about his life in hiding. McGregor’s connection to the role and the character’s place in Star Wars have kept interest in a possible return alive.