Twitter Reacts to Ewan McGregor Reportedly Returning as Obi-Wan Kenobi for 'Star Wars' Show
It's an exciting time to be a Star Wars fan. After years of rallying for an Obi-Wan Kenobi spinoff movie, reports now claim that an entire show for Disney+ is in the works. And fan-favorite actor Ewan McGregor is apparently on board.
Deadline reports that the 48-year-old star is in talks to reprise his role as Jedi Master for a live-action series on the upcoming streaming service. The show does not have a title yet nor release date. And while McGregor has not confirmed the news himself, Twitter is having a field day at the possibility.
EWAN MCGREGOR IS COMING BACK OBI WAN KENOBI IN DISNEY+ SERIES IT’S FINALLY HAPPENING pic.twitter.com/EOyhzYSvcq
— vitoria | rise of obi wan (@leiaskvwalkers) August 16, 2019
Many have been waiting for this for a long time and are ready to freak out.
Everyone: I'm not paying for Disney+ 'cause I don't need another streaming service.
— Code By MDB (@codebymdb) August 16, 2019
Disney: We're bringing Ewan McGregor back as Obi-Wan
Everyone: pic.twitter.com/MTncbZB3Sh
Others are finding this a game changer for Disney+.
Every Star Wars fan born between 1990 and 2005 when they see Ewan McGregor may return to playing Obi-Wan: pic.twitter.com/wv7gdNJpi5
— Ryan Holman (@realRyanHolman) August 16, 2019
Young people are particularly excited.
Ewan McGregor has been signed to play Obi Wan again pic.twitter.com/o2bMzQVS1x
— Cory ????? (@CoryA554433) August 16, 2019
It really looks like absolutely no one is upset about this.
Me: I’m so tired of Disney over-saturating Star Wars, it’s killing the series
— Billy Cobb (@COBBTIMUS_PRIME) August 16, 2019
Disney: *Has Ewan McGregor reprise his role as Obi-Wan*
Me: pic.twitter.com/3r6OWQp0BZ
Some even find this the only acceptable reason to keep making Star Wars projects.
EWAN MCGREGOR COMING BACK AS OBI WAN KENOBI MOOD BOARD pic.twitter.com/IBwiPFl4Yo
— ? gay shit posting hours 365/24/7 ? (@abowlofpeanuts) August 16, 2019
The general reaction was to fully celebrate the news.
Here's to hoping the reports are true! We all need more Obi-Wan in our lives.