Ewan McGregor, a talented Scottish actor, is known for his diverse range of roles, from heroin addict Mark Renton in "Trainspotting" to the iconic character Obi-Wan Kenobi in the "Star Wars" franchise. However, fans were recently surprised to hear that he will be portraying another famous figure in an upcoming film: Jesus.
Obi Wan vs. Jesus
While some might find it strange for McGregor to play Jesus after his portrayal of Obi-Wan Kenobi, there are actually some similarities between the two characters. Both are wise, compassionate leaders who are willing to sacrifice themselves for the greater good. In fact, McGregor himself has said that he sees a connection between the two roles.
"There's a similarity in the characters," McGregor said in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter. "I like playing those characters who have that sort of gravitas and who are leaders in their own right."
Playing Jesus
McGregor's portrayal of Jesus will be in the upcoming film "Last Days in the Desert," which follows Jesus as he wanders the desert for 40 days and encounters the devil. The film was directed by Rodrigo Garcia and premiered at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival.
Playing such an iconic figure as Jesus is no small feat, and McGregor admits that it was a challenging role. In an interview with The Guardian, he said that he had to do a lot of research and preparation to get into the mindset of the character.
Obi-Wan Kenobi
While playing Jesus might be a departure from his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi, McGregor is still beloved by "Star Wars" fans for his portrayal of the Jedi Master. Obi-Wan Kenobi is one of the most iconic characters in the franchise, and McGregor's performance has been praised for capturing the essence of the character.
McGregor played Obi-Wan in the prequel trilogy, which consisted of "The Phantom Menace," "Attack of the Clones," and "Revenge of the Sith." He has expressed interest in reprising the role in a standalone film, and fans have been eagerly anticipating news of such a project.
Other Roles
While McGregor is perhaps best known for his roles in "Star Wars" and "Trainspotting," he has had a long and varied career in film and television. Some of his other notable roles include the romantic lead in "Moulin Rouge!", the voice of Lumiere in the live-action "Beauty and the Beast," and the lead in the TV series "Fargo."
McGregor has also dabbled in directing, with his directorial debut "American Pastoral" premiering in 2016. The film was based on the Philip Roth novel of the same name and starred McGregor alongside Jennifer Connelly and Dakota Fanning.
Conclusion
Ewan McGregor is a talented actor with a wide range of roles under his belt. While his upcoming portrayal of Jesus might be a departure from his iconic role as Obi-Wan Kenobi, McGregor has shown that he is capable of tackling any role with grace and skill. Fans of the actor will no doubt be eagerly anticipating his future projects.