LOS ANGELES - Ewan McGregor has confirmed his return to the Star Wars’ franchise. The 48-year-old actor is to reprise his role as Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi - who he played in the prequel movies ‘The Phantom Menace’, ‘Revenge of the Sith’ and ‘Attack of the Clones’ - for a new spin-off series which will air on Disney.
Ewan made a surprise appearance on stage at the Disney D23 Expo on Friday (23.08.19), where he was introduced by Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy.
She said: ‘’Before leaving, we do have one more announcement.
‘’After secrets, and fibs, and not being able to talk about it, I am thrilled to bring out a beloved member of the ‘Star Wars’ family.’’
Ewan then stepped out and said: ‘’Kathleen, can you ask me in front of all of these people, all of these witnesses, can you please ask me, am I going to play Obi-Wan Kenobi again?’’
She said: ‘’Ewan, are you going to play Obi-Wan Kenobi again?’’
The Scottish star then looked out into the audience and said: ‘’Yes.’’
Details of the show’s title and release date have yet to be revealed but the project is progressing well.