Actor Ewan McGregor said he wants Disney+ to produce a second season of the series 'Obi-Wan Kenobi'.
The request highlights a disconnect between talent and studio regarding the future of the Star Wars franchise. While McGregor sees untapped narrative potential, the project's current status remains uncertain.
McGregor said he wants to return to the role during a panel at the Los Angeles Comic-Con in July 2024 [2]. He also spoke about the possibility in interviews conducted in February 2024 [2]. During these appearances, the actor said the story of the Jedi remains unfinished.
"There’s got to be another few stories in there," McGregor said [1].
The actor specifically mentioned an interest in revisiting a previous era of the timeline. "I’d love to go back to the Clone Wars," McGregor said [3]. He believes there are untold stories in the years between the original series and the Clone Wars era that deserve exploration [3].
To push the studio toward production, McGregor asked the audience to take direct action. "Please write to Disney if you want a second season," McGregor said [4].
The first season of 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' was a six-part series that premiered on Disney+ in 2022 [1]. Despite the initial release, reports indicate that progress on a second season has stalled [5].
McGregor's public plea suggests that the actor is not waiting for a studio invitation to express interest. By engaging fans, he is attempting to create a groundswell of demand that the streaming service cannot ignore.
“"There’s got to be another few stories in there."”
This public campaign by McGregor indicates a strategic move to use fan engagement as leverage against Disney's internal production decisions. In the current streaming climate, studios often rely on data-driven metrics to greenlight sequels; by encouraging fans to contact the company, McGregor is attempting to manually inflate the perceived demand for the series.
