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- Ewan McGregor is interested in returning as Obi-Wan Kenobi for more stories to bridge the gap between the end of the series and the appearance of Alec Guinness.
- Hayden Christensen backs McGregor's return and says he's excited to watch Obi-Wan play, highlighting fan reaction
- The recent cancellation of The Acolyte may affect plans for standalone projects like Obi-Wan Kenobi Season 2, potentially signaling a return to the big screen focus for Star Wars.
star wars It may cause problems with some viewers after canceling the program acolytebut one of the fan-favorite stars is still ready and willing to return for another adventure that might be a little more welcome than another rehash of another canned series.
While star wars While the franchise has largely been a theatrical affair in the past, the recent shift to TV shows on Disney Plus has seen many unique and interesting projects. One of the more prominent examples was the mini-series Obi-Wan Kenobi which takes fans back to Ben Kenobi's years of seclusion on Tatooine for a never-before-seen adventure. Unfortunately, fans will receive a disincentive Obi-Wan Kenobi Joel Edgerton's Season 2 Update While there's been no word from the franchise that more episodes will be made, it's effectively putting a damper on what has been a lot of anticipation.
In an interview with Variety , McGregor admitted that he's still interested in doing another project as Obi-Wan, and that there's a pretty compelling reason why. presented It could happen McGregor said: “I really hope we get a chance to play another game.” Between where we left off in the series and when Alec Guinness comes on screen with Luke Skywalker, I think there are a few more stories to tell.
McGregor also explained how his love for his predecessor still influences his approach to the present. “I wanted to get to know Alec Guinness more than anything because I used to play him when I was younger,” he says. “Even now with the series, it's my personal challenge – if you get a little bit like her take, I'm happy.” While McGregor has been candid about not being aware of any plans at Lucasfilm, McGregor has been confident about getting a second. Obi-Wan Kenobi Chapter in previous statements, and it's clear he feels strongly about it. His latest entry sounds less confident and hopeful, possibly indicating that nothing has changed since he last spoke about the situation.
While there wasn't enough interest in what Kenobi was doing during his isolation in the desert. Obi-Wan Kenobi It has made many people wonder how much time has really been and what could happen. It may not have been the case before, but McGregor's point about having more to explore is much more likely now. Hayden Christensen, who played Anakin Skywalker in all three, alongside McGregor star wars Prelude movies and Obi-Wan Kenobi It was also mentioned as a supporter of this idea. “If that means I have to work with Evan more, then that's a no-brainer, but I really hope he continues the character,” says Christensen. Just as a fan, it's exciting to watch Obi-Wan play – he's so good at it. Christensen's comments are sure to resonate with many fans, and McGregor certainly knows it. One indication of this is McGregor's confirmation that he is currently not interested in joining Marvel Studios' MCU, mostly due to his satisfaction with his role in star wars.
Unfortunately, the recent cancellation acolyte It may not bode well for Kenobi or any other show that takes a more unique approach to the franchise's story and characters. While Disney has officially canceled it, no further details were provided as to how the show's failure will affect future plans for the franchise. With other fan favorites like Ahsoka Fans may also be gearing up for a return to the big screen by focusing a little on smaller projects like Season 2. Obi-Wan Kenobi.
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Source: Variety