The Journey of Ewan McGregor in Star Wars

TLDREwan McGregor reflects on his experiences filming Star Wars, including behind-the-scenes stories and his decision to reprise his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi. He discusses the challenges of playing two roles in Fargo and the enjoyment of portraying Count Rostov in The Gentleman of Moscow.

Key insights

🎥Ewan McGregor shares behind-the-scenes stories from filming Star Wars and reflects on his character, Obi-Wan Kenobi.

🎭McGregor discusses the challenges of playing two roles in Fargo and the enjoyment he experienced while portraying Ray and Emmit Stussy.

📚The actor talks about his role as Count Rostov in The Gentleman of Moscow and the process of growing his own mustache for the character.

🎞️McGregor reflects on the impact of social media on his decisions to reprise his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi and the overwhelming response from fans.

🧡The actor expresses his gratitude for the opportunity to be a part of the Star Wars franchise and the friendships he formed with his co-stars.

Q&A

What were some behind-the-scenes stories from filming Star Wars?

Ewan McGregor shares stories of his experiences on set, including a memorable scene involving a toilet.

What were the challenges of playing two roles in Fargo?

McGregor discusses the technical and logistical challenges of portraying both Ray and Emmit Stussy in the show.

What was the process of growing his own mustache for The Gentleman of Moscow?

The actor explains how he grew his own mustache for the role and the difficulties of wearing a fake mustache for long periods of time.

Why did he decide to reprise his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi?

McGregor discusses the overwhelming response from fans and his love for the character and the Star Wars franchise.

What did he enjoy most about working on Star Wars?

The actor expresses his gratitude for the opportunity to be a part of such an iconic franchise and the friendships he formed with his co-stars.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Ewan McGregor reflects on his experiences filming Star Wars, including behind-the-scenes stories and his decision to reprise his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi.

02:40McGregor discusses the challenges of playing two roles in the show Fargo and the enjoyment he experienced while portraying Ray and Emmit Stussy.

06:55The actor talks about his role as Count Rostov in The Gentleman of Moscow and the process of growing his own mustache for the character.

10:27McGregor reflects on the impact of social media on his decisions to reprise his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi and the overwhelming response from fans.

13:10The actor expresses his gratitude for the opportunity to be a part of the Star Wars franchise and the friendships he formed with his co-stars.