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Obi-Wan Kenobi is a fan favorite of theStar Warsuniverse, celebrated for his wisdom and bravery. However, Ewan McGregor, who brought the Jedi master to life, delivered a line in an underappreciated George Clooney movie that might deeply unsettle the loyalStar Warsfanbase.
In the movie titledThe Men Who Stare at Goats, the actor uttered a sentence that poignantly illustrated how sometimes acting roles can clash with the cherished characters that fans love and adore.
Ewan McGregor’s Line That Will MakeStar WarsFans Question Their Jedi Faith
The Men Who Stare at Goats, released in 2009, is a satirical comedy-war movie directed under the cinematic canvas of Grant Heslov. Further, it also boasts a stellar ensemble with the likes ofGeorge Clooney,Ewan McGregor,Jeff Bridges, and Kevin Spacy.
The movie is adapted from a 2004 Jon Ronson novel and was brought to life by Clooney and Heslov’s production company, Smokehouse Pictures. Recently, a resurfaced video (viaInstagram) of themoviehas been making the rounds on the internet. Further capturing the attention of the viewers for a rather unexpected reason.
In the snippet, Evan McGregor delivers a line that marks a startling contrast to his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi inStar Wars. In the scene, Clooney talks about Jedis; to this, McGregor replies“You’re a Jedi warrior? I don’t know what that means.”This line alone was enough to leave fans gasping, completely taken aback by the unexpected twist.
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The movie follows the premise of a secret military unit within the U.S. Army called the New Earth Army. It explores unconventional and paranormal methods of warfare. The storyline centers around a journalist named Bob Wilton (Ewan McGregor), who, while investigating a story, stumbles across this unusual unit and its bizarre techniques.
As he tries to dive deeper into the secrets, he comes across a former member of the unit called Lyn Cassady (George Clooney). He claims to have developed psychic abilities as a part of his training.
Ewan McGregor Hopes for More Obi-Wan Kenobi Adventures in Future
Ewan McGregor remains hopeful for possibly reprising his iconic role as Obi-Wan Kenobi. He further expressed enthusiasm for potential future appearances in theStar Warsuniverse. In an interview (viaDeadline), the actor revealed his eagerness to reprise his character after having a blast filming the first season of the Disney Plus miniseriesObi-Wan Kenobi(2022).
The actor also reflected on the past secrecy of concealing his involvement in the show. He added that he just wanted to maintain the intrigue surrounding the show. But has no clue about whether the show will return for a second season or not. He added:
The truth is I’ve talked about having to cover for doing the Obi-Wan season for years, I had to lie about that, and I’m not lying about this now.
However, despite this, the actorexpressedhis satisfaction with the miniseries and stated that he hopes to get a chance to do another one. Further, he added“I’ve got a few years yet before I’m the same age as Alec Guinness was in A New Hope. So, there’s time to tell more stories in there.”
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Obi-Wan Kenobiis a six-episode series and focuses on the Jedi master’s adventurous journey from seclusion to confronting his past. He then rescues a young Princess Leia from the Galactic Empire’s enforcers. However, in the midst of this, he also comes across his former apprentice, Darth Vader.
You can streamThe Men Who Stare at Goatson Prime Video and Apple TV.
Sakshi Singh
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Sakshi Singh has written over 1,300 entertainment articles, mostly about Netflix shows and reality TV. She’s spent the last two years covering everything from surprise engagements to shocking eliminations and previously wrote for Essentially Sports in their Netflix Junkie division. A self-proclaimed reality TV addict, Sakshi has watched all 48 seasons of Survivor and never misses a new dating or competition series. She loves watching how strangers meet, fall in love, team up, or betray each other - it’s the mix of strategy and drama that keeps her hooked. When she’s not glued to a reality show, she’s usually watching a crime thriller or tracking the next big streaming hit.
