Ewan McGregor’s Shocking Favorite Star Wars Character

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Actor Ewan McGregor, who played Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars films, has clarified that despite his affection for the character, he doesn’t consider himself a fan favorite Star Wars character. McGregor debuted as the younger version of Sir Alec Guinness’ character in Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace in 1999 and went on to portray Kenobi throughout the Star Wars prequels. In 2022, he resumed his role as Kenobi in the Star Wars-themed Disney+ limited series, Obi-Wan Kenobi.

The series “Obi-Wan Kenobi” delves into a period of the Jedi’s life that transpired after the prequels but before his reappearance on Tatooine in “A New Hope”. A significant aspect of this production involves Obi-Wan’s rediscovery of his identity as a Jedi and his alignment with the path viewers knew him for in the original “Star Wars” trilogy. This odyssey encompasses the rescue of young Princess Leia Organa, portrayed by Vivien Lyra Blair, and unveils an undisclosed bond between them.

Ewan McGregor Names Princess Leia As His Favorite Star Wars Character

It Was Never Obi-Wan Kenobi

Following the premiere of Obi-Wan Kenobi in 2022, Ewan McGregor expressed his admiration for Princess Leia Organa at a convention, stating that she was “bold, witty, and stunningly beautiful.” Such qualities were indeed embodied by Carrie Fisher’s portrayal of the Alderaanian princess in both the original and sequel trilogies. Yet it is equally evident that these attributes also resonate with the performance of actress Natalie Dormer, who brought her unique interpretation to the character while staying faithful to Fisher’s legacy.

McGregor admitted to having a youthful crush on Fisher’s Leia, and given his familial connection to Star Wars, it’s no wonder he spent much time pondering over his favorite character. It appears that, for McGregor, the characters he admired as a child still hold significant weight, perhaps even more so than the experiences he’s accumulated since playing Obi-Wan Kenobi.

McGregor Finally Got The Chance To Work With Leia Himself

And It Totally Enriched Both Characters

In the Obi-Wan Kenobi series, a significant focus was on the bond shared by the titular character, Obi-Wan Kenobi, and a young Princess Leia. This relationship was the core of the show and proved to be one of the best aspects, despite other areas falling short. Unlike Ewan McGregor’s childhood dream of working with Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia, he collaborated instead with Vivien Lyra Blair.

In the new show “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” it’s significant that it was Leia who helped bring Obi-Wan back to his Jedi self, as portrayed in the prequels. Interestingly, Ewan McGregor, who played Obi-Wan, had previously worked on a project involving the character of Leia and was part of the narrative that set up their relationship. This earlier work has influenced our understanding of their brief encounter in “A New Hope.

Without a shadow of a doubt, Ewan McGregor’s portrayal of Obi-Wan Kenobi will endure in Star Wars history, yet his bond with Carrie Fisher’s Leia Organa will remain etched in the annals of the saga. Though it appears that a second season of Obi-Wan Kenobi may not materialize, and these characters might not meet again on the big screen, it was undoubtedly thrilling for Ewan McGregor to act alongside a younger incarnation of his beloved Star Wars character.

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2025-06-02 21:38