As Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith marks its 20th anniversary, Ewan McGregor reflects on his iconic role as Obi-Wan Kenobi and the evolving legacy of the Star Wars prequels.
To some fans, Ewan McGregor’s portrayal of Obi-Wan Kenobi has become a cornerstone of the Star Wars saga. After a hiatus following Revenge of the Sith, McGregor returned to the role in the Disney+ series Obi-Wan Kenobi, which premiered in 2022. This return allowed him to delve deeper into the character’s complexities and the emotional aftermath of the prequels.
Reflecting on what Revenge of the Sith and Star Wars mean to him all these years later, McGregor tells Parade in an exclusive new interview, “I love it. I’m so much closer to it now than I ever was, in a way.”
“And after doing the Obi-Wan series and having met a lot of the kids who are now adults, who loved the prequels, so I’ve got a sort of connection to their love for those films that I didn’t used to know about,” he adds. “And so that made a big difference. Yeah. It’s nice.”
Upon their initial release, the Star Wars prequels received mixed reviews. However, over time, they have garnered a dedicated fanbase. McGregor noted, “Our films weren’t much liked when they came out, by my generation who loved the first ones. But now, it’s quite nice to feel that they were liked and feel that I can own it a bit more than I could then.”
This shift in perception highlights the lasting impact of the prequels on a new generation of fans.
The 20th anniversary of Revenge of the Sith serves as a testament to the film’s enduring influence. As fans celebrate this milestone, McGregor’s reflections offer a deeper appreciation for the film’s legacy and his contribution to the Star Wars universe.
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Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (2005), directed by George Lucas, is the final installment of the prequel trilogy. Set during the final days of the Clone Wars, the film follows Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker as he becomes increasingly torn between his loyalty to the Jedi Order and his fear of losing his wife, Padmé Amidala. Manipulated by Chancellor Palpatine—secretly the Sith Lord Darth Sidious—Anakin ultimately falls to the dark side, becoming Darth Vader in a desperate attempt to save Padmé.
As Palpatine seizes control and transforms the Republic into the Galactic Empire, the Jedi are betrayed and nearly wiped out. Obi-Wan Kenobi confronts his former apprentice in a climactic duel, leaving Anakin scarred and broken. The film ends with the birth of Luke and Leia and sets the stage for the original Star Wars trilogy. Dark, emotional, and action-packed, Revenge of the Sith explores themes of power, loss, and the tragic fall of a hero.
