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Ewan McGregor to Direct Obi-Wan Kenobi Spin-Off Movie

Discussion in 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' started by AstromechRecords, Oct 20, 2016.

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Who might direct obi-Wan kenobi?

  1. Ewan Mcgregor

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  2. George Lucas

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  3. F. Gary Gray

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  4. Ava Duverney

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  5. Taiki Waititi

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  6. Literally Anyone Else.

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    I saw on Cinemablend of Obi-Wan Kenobi. Ewan McGregor was presented the question of directing the potential Kenobi spin-off movies and had this to say:



    "Oh my god, I never thought of that! Well, there you go! I don't know. I literally never thought of that before. I've always said when people ask me about it, that I'd be up for doing it, of course. I'd like to play Obi-Wan Kenobi again, and I've always thought there's got to be a great story between the last one I made [Star Wars Episode III: The Revenge Of The Sith] and Alec Guinness' one here. So I've always said that I'd be up for that, but you're the first person to suggest that I might direct it! Just have a word with Disney."


    It's mentioned how small directors have been able to make the jump to franchises, especially the star wars franchises, and with his new directorial efforts, why not direct?

    What do you think?
     
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    I was thinking the same thing when watching him on Graham Norton.
     
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    What kind of cements it for me is when he allegedly came in to VO for tfa...he drove in on his cycle, said his lines and drove off into the sunset.
     
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    It's doesn't matter to me whether he directs it or not. But I would love to see McGregor portray Obi-Wan again. And I would hope to see a movie about the former Jedi master. I only hope that if there is a movie, it would stay true to the complex and ambiguous nature of the character and not try to put him on a pedestal.
     
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    I find it baffling how they are NOT making an Obi Wan Kenobi movie. McGregor is willing to reprise his role, McGregor is already working for Disney (voicework in Beauty and the Beast), a large portion of fans want to see this movie, and they can put a cap to the Kenobi-Maul showdown started in TPM and possibly continued in Rebels. They can even throw in a dash of young Luke Skywalker for good measure as well...
     
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    It would be hard to find a compelling story that ties it directly into the events leading up to the original trilogy.
     
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    Indeed. I think this is the flaw in the fan-held (and my own) desire for a McGregor Kenobi movie.

    Almost any antics on his part would expose to a wider audience the fact that a Jedi had survived Order 66, so Empire affiliated types would be quick to rat him out and reveal his hiding place. Similarly, any action that took him away from his (admittedly distanced) overseeing of Luke growing up - which, you get a sense, he would not willingly do as it would risk the young Skywalker being uncovered.

    It's a shame, but I think that the only realistic and non canon challenging story is that Kenobi lived a quiet hermit existence between ROTS and ANH
     
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    It would need to be directly tied to the events surrounding R1, ANH, or even him getting settled into the cowboy-type lifestyle right after ROTS ends but disney isn't touching the prequels unless they are right around the original trilogy
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    Actually, Obi Wan learning to become a force ghost and protecting young Luke is very compelling and ties beautifully with both the PT and the OT.

    Even if the story does not tie-in, it is not required to do so because it is not an episode, but a stand alone. For that same reason, the Han Solo spinoff does not appear to tie in to the OT except for the rumored game where Lando loses the Falcon to Han.
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    Star Wars in the post-Disney era has frequently shown Jedi and Force-users on the loose after Executive Order 66. Look at Kanan and Ezra for example. When the original Star Wars came out in 1977 the idea of a "jedi knight" was an absurdity because they were described as "Extinct" or the "last of his religion." This indicated that they have been gone for ages an noone remembers them anymore... Not so much in new canon when Ezra and Kanan are constantly running around wielding lightsabers battling Imperial Force-using Inquisitors!
     
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    Well to be fair to Han Solo, that's one of the most classic/popular characters ever. Obi-Wan Kenobi is a popular character and a compelling one. Yes, it's a stand alone but so is R1 and it's interesting because of not only the characters, but the reason that story even exists. As of now, we don't know what Han Solo is about and what the reason is for that story to exist. What I am trying to say is that something like obi-wan sitting around meditating and communicating with qui-gon jinn's force ghost and yoda being on dagobah wouldn't be exciting enough for a two hour movie. The reason it would have to tie into the events of episodes 1 - V11 in some way or form is to further make everything connected instead of a ranom experience that is exclusive to the specific character but not the overall story of star wars.
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    Maybe only a handful of people knew jedi were still around like only maybe Vader, Palpatine, and the inquisitors really had any ideas.
     
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    Directed by Ewan or not, a film (or two!) about Obi-Wan is an absolute must!
     
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    He seems to understand the character just as much as george lucas so who knows but he could be a good idea
     
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    I'm not sure what you mean by understanding the character "as much as george lucas" does, but I think Ewan is quite knowledgable about his character which he also apparently loves. I think it will be best to be directed by someone else though...Not because I doubt his abilities as a director, but if he is only acting he can give much more to the performance. In interviews he was asked about his directorial debut and he said that the experience was quite overwhelming and a lot of responsibility. Given the stress and attention and intense scrutiny any Star Wars movie gets, I do not wish it upon him to be directing one, in addition to acting in it. So I think it is best to have somebody else as a director...

    But as I said, a movie or two of Obi-Wan is something apparently we fans want and he also likes to do as well.
     
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    Yeah, "great" idea. Give billion dollar franchise directorial job to a guy whose total directing career is:

    1. American Pastoral (2016)
    2. Tube Tales (segment "Bone") (1999)

    Stick to acting and bike riding, Ewan.

    :rolleyes:;)
     
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    i mean because of the way he studied and understood the character while creating the younger version working firectly with GL. First time directing is always a challenge but you learn the more you direct. If he was to direct this, then it would show just how talented he really is in general
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    "obi-wan kenobi" isnt a franchise but as i said, it's something he could potentially excel at
     
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    Yes, but a SW movie is much more scrutinised and complicated to make than an average movie. Not that I don't believe in his talent. I just don't think it is necessary. But films with him as Obi-Wan? Absolutely essential!
     
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    i personally never thought an obi-wan movie is necessary as cool as it sounds
     
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    Hm. I have to disagree. An Obi-Wan movie is the most exciting one (for me at least) as a potential SW spin off separate from the episodic saga ones.
     
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    None of the STAR WARS movies are necessary. But that didn't stop Lucas or the Disney Studios.
     
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    If the rumours are true that George wants to be more involved in Star Wars again this constellation would be cool

    Kenobi a Star Wars Story

    Staring Ewan McGregor.......
    Directed by Ewan McGregor or somebody else (James Mangold would be cool)
    Produced by Kathleen Kennedy and......(George Lucas maybe)
    Story by George Lucas
    Script by Tony Gilroy






    :cool:
     
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