Actor Ewan McGregor is pitching new story ideas for future Obi-Wan Kenobi projects to Lucasfilm executive Dave Filoni [1, 3].
These proposals signal a strong desire from the actor to return to the Star Wars universe. Because the character of Obi-Wan Kenobi remains a cornerstone of the franchise, McGregor's active involvement could shape the direction of future Disney+ content or feature films.
Among the concepts shared, McGregor pitched a specific story involving a hunt for Yoda [3, 4]. The actor said he cannot stop generating ideas for the Jedi-in-exile, seeking to expand the narrative of the character's time in hiding [2, 3].
McGregor first returned to the role for the Obi-Wan Kenobi series, which premiered on Disney+ in 2022 as a six-part series [6]. That project explored the period between the prequel trilogy and the original film, establishing a precedent for standalone character studies within the timeline.
While Lucasfilm has not officially greenlit a new project, the communications between McGregor and Filoni indicate an ongoing dialogue about the character's potential [3, 5]. McGregor said he wants to further explore the psychological and physical challenges faced by the character during his exile [3, 4].
Dave Filoni, who serves as a key creative lead at Lucasfilm, is the primary recipient of these pitches [1, 3]. The collaboration between the actor and the studio executive suggests that the creative process for future Star Wars entries often involves direct input from the lead performers.
“McGregor pitched a specific story involving a hunt for Yoda.”
The proactive approach taken by Ewan McGregor suggests a shift in how Lucasfilm may develop its legacy characters, moving toward actor-driven narratives. By pitching specific plot points—such as the search for Yoda—McGregor is attempting to influence the canon of the 'dark times' era. If adopted, these ideas could bridge existing gaps in the Star Wars timeline and provide a more cohesive transition between the prequel and original trilogies.
