ST ‘Star Wars Episode 8’ RUMORS: Ewan McGregor Returning As Obi-Wan Kenobi?

Kristian Harloff of Schmoes Knows and Collider's Jedi Council is reporting that Ewan McGregor may be returning as a force ghost version of Obi-Wan Kenobi in "Star Wars: Episode VIII."
McGregor's portrayal of Obi-Wan, originated by Sir Alec Guinness, is universally agreed to be the strongest aspect of the much-maligned prequel trilogy. So much so, in fact, that it's been rumored that Obi-Wan could receive his own standalone movie in Lucasfilm's new "Star Wars Anthology" series. Add that to the fact that he lent his voice for Rey's Force vision in J.J. Abrams' "The Force Awakens" and you have the makings of a welcomed return.
If "Star Wars: Episode VIII" uses some familiar faces in supporting roles while still maintaining the focus on the new characters, it could be a perfect blend of familiar and new territory. That has to be of some interest to hard core "Star Wars" fans.
"Star Wars: Episode VIII" will arrive on Dec. 15, 2017.
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