This has been a big week for Star Wars fans, as not only did Lucasfilm confirm the complete cast list of the upcoming Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi series ahead of the production officially launching imminently, but star of the series, Ewan McGregor, celebrates his 50th birthday. The actor’s breakout role came in 1996’s Trainspotting, with subsequent roles in projects like Moulin Rouge!, Velvet Goldmine, and Beginners all proving his talents, yet it was his turn as the Jedi Kenobi in the Star Wars prequels that have earned him his most passionate following, which continues to be felt to this day.
McGregor was last seen in the franchise with 2005’s Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith, with fans hoping to see him reprise the role in the 15 years since that movie’s release, with that wish finally being granted in Obi-Wan Kenobi. Ahead of the announcement of this series, McGregor has confirmed various other returns had come close to happening, all of which he had to keep secret, with the actor nearly as relieved as fans are that he can now officially accept that he gets to reprise the role.
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Scroll down to see what Star Wars fans are saying about McGregor in honor of his birthday!
Absolute Legend
Happy Birthday Ewan McGregor you absolute legend. I can’t wait to see him as Obi-Wan once more, he definitely deserves his own star wars show. pic.twitter.com/WDicoQsTIz
โ ๐๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ฏ (@_Jac_Obi_) March 31, 2021
One and Only
Happy Birthday to the one and only Ewan McGregor!! ๐๐๐๐ pic.twitter.com/gtgjNnx4q9
โ Jeff Kenobi (@Jeff_Kenobi) March 31, 2021
Hello There
Hello there! Let’s wish #EwanMcGregor a happy birthday! Production begins soon on Obi-Wan Kenobi, a special event series coming to #DisneyPlus #Happy50Ewan pic.twitter.com/7qrQKQezrW
โ madina โ | EWAN DAY | rt ๐ (@j3distxrk) March 31, 2021
Legendary
Happy birthday to the legendary Ewan McGregor! ๐ฅณ
โ Star Wars Stuff (@starwarstuff2) March 31, 2021
Who can’t wait to see him return in @disneyplus‘ OBI-WAN KENOBI? pic.twitter.com/QN0Lg5MrW0
Best Version
happy birthday to the man who gave us the best version of Obi-Wan Kenobi, Ewan McGregor! ๐ pic.twitter.com/j0oUOG2JGy
โ the negotiator (@__jediknight) March 31, 2021
Daddy Wan
Make sure you wish Daddy Wan Kenobi a happy birthday ๐คช๐คช pic.twitter.com/nsIU0vwyt7
โ ๐ท Jo ๐ธ (@JoloSolo1) March 31, 2021
Beautiful Beard
Happy Birthday to the most Beautiful beard in the Galaxy!
โ Batryk Puchta (@Patryk62396678) March 31, 2021
Ewan McGregor has his 50th birthday today
All the best and stay healthy pic.twitter.com/b7f5Lw01k7
Favorite Jedi
Happy Birthday to my favorite jedi Ewan McGregor! Can’t wait to see your beautiful beard in the Kenobi series! pic.twitter.com/0hbPFN3uCX
โ VimRaider ๐โค๐ (@VimRaider) March 31, 2021
A Matter of Days
Happy birthday, Ewan McGregor!
โ The Spaceshipper ๐ (@TheSpaceshipper) March 31, 2021
At 50 years old, and 16 years after the release of Revenge of the Sith, the actor will be wearing Obi-Wan Kenobi’s costume in a few days. pic.twitter.com/TNTHNm7Evl
Eagerly Await
Wishing #EwanMcGregor a very special happy birthday today (he turns 50)! We eagerly await his return to the galaxy far, far away! #Happy50Ewan #Soon pic.twitter.com/jOqYnJGDN9
โ All Things Kenobi (@allthingskenobi) March 31, 2021
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