Lucasfilm has denied Ewan McGregor is making a Star Wars return as Obi-Wan Kenobi in Ahsoka season 2 after a misquote set social media on fire

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The actor was actually praising his wife's work in Ahsoka

Ewan McGregor as Obi-Wan Kenobi
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Despite what you might have read online, Ewan McGregor is not returning as Obi-Wan Kenobi in Ahsoka season 2. A quote taken out of context sent the Star Wars fandom into a frenzy over the weekend, but Lucasfilm has now shut down the rumors, as McGregor's real comments have finally been clarified.

It all started when the actor was asked, during an appearance at Fan Expo Boston 2025, which is his favorite Star Wars installment that he is not a part of. He chose Ahsoka, partly because of his wife, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, who plays Hera Syndulla in the Disney Plus show.

It's not the news Star Wars fans wanted to hear, but that's the truth – Ewan McGregor will not be returning as Obi-Wan any time soon.

Mireia Mullor
Mireia Mullor
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Mireia is a UK-based culture journalist and critic. She previously worked as Deputy Movies Editor at Digital Spy, and her work as a freelance writer has appeared in WeLoveCinema and Spanish magazines Fotogramas, Esquire, and Elle. She is also a published author, having written a book about Studio Ghibli's 'Kiki's Delivery Service' in 2023. Talking about anime and musicals is the best way to grab her attention.

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