Ewan McGregoris one ofStar Wars’most beloved actors for his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi, especially as someone whose family is so intertwined with the galaxy far, far away - and, now, his roommate is also becoming a part of that unique thread. McGregor’s family has been a part ofStar Warsever since the beginning, as Wedge Antilles actor Denis Lawson fromStar Wars(later retitledA New Hope)is McGregor’s uncle. This built the foundation for McGregor’s ownStar Warslegacy over a decade before the actor was even cast as Obi-Wan Kenobi.
Ever since, more and more of McGregor’s family has also become a part of theStar Warsfranchise. McGregor’s daughter, Esther Rose, made a cameo in theObi-Wan KenobiTV show on the planet Daiyu as a spice dealer who offers the Jedi a complimentary vial. One year later, in theAhsokaTV show, McGregor’s wife Mary Elizabeth Winstead made her debut asGeneral Hera Syndulla, a character originally from the animatedStar Wars RebelsTV show. Now, yet another one of McGregor’s close companions is making their galactic debut inStar Wars: Skeleton Crew: his former roommate.
Jude Law Was Once Ewan McGregor’s Roommate
Now The Two Are Star Wars Stars
Jude Law, starring as Jod Na Nawood inStar Wars’next TV show, was McGregor’s roommate long ago. Law discusses this in a recent interview withJake’s Takes, where he’s reminded of his past with McGregor and is asked if there’s anything Law consulted with his former roommate about regarding hisStar Warsexperience. While Law explains that they, sadly, have been forced their separate ways over time due to their respective careers and overall life paths,Law does reflect on the excitement of McGregor’s casting as Obi-Wan and what he recalls about the actor’s production process.
Now, many years later, it’s Law’s turn to jump into theStar Warsgalaxy. Law will be portraying the lead character in theSkeleton Crewcastalongside a group of four children, the latter of whom gets lost in space. Law’s character has been said to be a “different kind of Jedi” and seemingly uses the Force in a teaser trailer, but Law has been hinting that not everything is as it seems - which means his character may not be a Jedi quite like his former roommate’s.
Star Wars Really Is A Family Business For Ewan McGregor!
He Has No Shortage Of Connections
What’s hilarious is that it’s starting to look as if McGregor is going to forever be associated withStar Warssimply on the basis of family and friends. From his uncle in the very firstStar Warsmovie to his wife, daughter, and his former roommate,McGregor’s legacy inStar Warsstretches far beyond his own performance as Obi-Wan Kenobi. One has to wonder which relative or friend of McGregor will be cast inStar Warsnext, as it seems like anything or anyone McGregor knows and holds close begins to turn into galactic gold.
Star Wars
Star Wars is a multimedia franchise that started in 1977 by creator George Lucas. After the release of Star Wars: Episode IV- A New Hope (originally just titled Star Wars), the franchise quickly exploded, spawning multiple sequels, prequels, TV shows, video games, comics, and much more. After Disney acquired the rights to the franchise, they quickly expanded the universe on Disney+, starting with The Mandalorian.
