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Ewan McGregor is back as 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' in upcoming Disney series
McGregor appeared in the "Star Wars" prequels “The Phantom Menace,” “Attack of the Clones,” and “Revenge of the Sith.” (Photo by Keith Tsuji/Getty Images for Disney)
Ewan McGregor confirmed that he will be returning as Obi-Wan Kenobi in a new series for Disney+.
LucasFilm producer, Kathleen Kennedy brought McGregor to confirm to the crowd at Disney's D-23 convention in Anaheim, California. McGregor responded with a "yes" when she asked him if he will be reprising the role.
Ewan McGregor is on stage and YES he is reprising his role of Obi-Wan Kenobi pic.twitter.com/aVLDTdlr6L
— Wendy Lee Szany (@WendyLeeSzany) August 24, 2019
The yet-to-be-named series would start filming next year, according to Kennedy.
McGregor appeared in the "Star Wars" prequels “The Phantom Menace,” “Attack of the Clones,” and “Revenge of the Sith.”
