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Ewan McGregor reveals he didn't want to play Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars films: 'I didn't think it was at all who I was'


Ewan McGregor revealed that he didn't want to play Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars films, admitting: 'I didn't think it was at all who I was.'

Despite poor reviews, Episode I - The Phantom Menace, led by Liam Neeson, made over a billion dollars at box office. It follows Obi as tries to rescue the kidnapped Princess Leia (Vivien Lyra Blair) from the Galactic Empire, leading to a confrontation with Darth Vader (Hayden Christensen). Despite poor reviews, Episode I - The Phantom Menace, led by Liam Neeson, made over a billion dollars at box office

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