“You’ll make me cry”: Ewan McGregor Hogs All the Love as Star Wars Fandom Finally Makes Up for Brutally Shaming the Prequel Trilogy for Decades
- When McGregor appeared for the Star Wars Europe Celebrations event, the audiences couldn't stop cheering, leaving the actor in near tears.
- Portrayed by Ewan McGregor, Obi-Wan Kenobi has been one of the most pivotal people in Anakin aka Darth Vader’s journey.
- All Star Wars movies are streaming on Disney+.
The Star Wars universe is rich with stories of revenge, redemption, and rebellion. While the initial trilogy by George Lucas left the masses amazed, the prequel trilogy was deemed underwhelming. Starring Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman, and Hayden Christensen, the prequel movies dove deeper into the psyche of a young Anakin Skywalker and his eventual descent into madness and rage.
The trilogy is a crucial piece of the puzzle as it allows people to get an insight into how Darth Vader was driven to that anger and chaos. Somewhere deep inside, it were his personal demons too that prohibited him from achieving the success his mentor Obi-Wan Kenobi wanted for him.
Ewan McGregor finally Feels the Love
Portrayed by Ewan McGregor, Obi-Wan Kenobi has been one of the most pivotal people in Anakin aka Darth Vader’s journey. He was his mentor and guide, there for him throughout his life to show him the right path. No matter how significant the story was, the fandom disliked how rushed and irrelevant the prequel trilogy felt.
The prequel movies did not do as well as the makers hoped, calling for unnecessary backlash for the actors as well. Despite the three central actors loving the Star Wars universe from the bottom of their hearts, they did not receive as much love and appreciation as they deserved. Until recently. When McGregor appeared for the Star Wars Europe Celebrations event, the audiences couldn’t stop cheering, leaving the actor in near tears. He said on stage,
It’s so nice to see you all. I just had the best time. I just wanted to come out and say goodbye because I’ve just finished my last signing and photographs and I just um I’m always so touched to meet you all you know what these amazing celebrations your most amazing fans in the world we couldn’t be luckier to have you all. Thank you all, you’re making me cry now.
After signing photographs and meeting die-hard fans at the event, McGregor was overwhelmed with all the love he received as Kenobi. The actor shot to stardom with this pivotal role in one of the greatest franchises in Hollywood. Any chance he could, McGregor has returned to the role and interacted with fans in the most humble and lovable way.
Star Wars Prequels’ Performance at the Box Office
The massive Star Wars franchise has always been a feature of fascination and awe for the masses. George Lucas revolutionized the way people perceived and enjoyed stories set in space and an outer universe. According to Box Office Mojo, the entire prequel franchise has collected more than $10 billion worldwide. Star Wars prequel movies have successfully humanized Darth Vader’s characters and made fans see him as Anakin, who went through so much and became bitter as a result.
From his quest for power to losing the love of his life, Anakin undergoes a major transformation both physically and mentally to finally embrace the dark side. The movies were commercially successful but critics and fans alike felt they lacked the depth and nuance that made the original trilogy an ultimate success. Nevertheless, the entire Star Wars series remains well-loved and admired as pieces of art by Lucas Films.
All Star Wars movies are streaming on Disney+.
