Ewan McGregor Wants to Explore Obi-Wan’s "Missing 10 Years" in a Possible Season 2

The Big Idea: A Hidden Chapter in Obi-Wan’s Life

Even though Obi-Wan Kenobi Season 2 hasn’t been officially approved by Lucasfilm yet, star Ewan McGregor has a very clear idea of what the next chapter should be. He recently sat down for a chat with Anne Hathaway as part of Esquire’s "Inquiring Minds" series and revealed the one part of the Jedi Master’s story that feels unfinished to him.

Important Callout
The "Missing 10 Years": There is a decade-long gap between the end of the Obi-Wan Kenobi TV series and the beginning of the original 1977 movie, Star Wars: A New Hope. McGregor believes this is the perfect playground for a second season.

What Happens in That 10-Year Gap?

To understand why this gap is so interesting, let’s look at where the first season left off and where the movie picks up.

Where Season 1 Ends

• Luke Skywalker is safe with his aunt and uncle on Tatooine.
• Princess Leia is back home and out of danger.
• Obi-Wan has made peace with his past and reconnected with the Force.
• He rides off into the desert on a creature (which McGregor jokes was a real camel!) to begin his watch.

Where A New Hope Begins

• 10 years later, we meet "Old Ben" Kenobi, played by the legendary Alec Guinness.
• He is a hermit living in a hut, still watching over Luke from afar.

The Mystery in the Middle

What happened during those 10 years? That is the question McGregor wants to answer. He points out that Obi-Wan spent that decade in self-imposed exile, watching over Luke from a distance while staying hidden from the Empire.

Why This Gap is Perfect for a Season 2

McGregor explained that this unwritten history offers huge storytelling potential without messing up the original movies. Here is why it works:

• New Adventures: Obi-Wan could go on secret missions to help the early Rebellion or protect other Jedi survivors.
• New Friends & Enemies: He could meet new allies or face off against Inquisitors and bounty hunters we haven’t seen before.
• Character Growth: We get to see how the tired, hopeful warrior from the show becomes the wise, sad hermit Alec Guinness played.
• Canon Safe: Because the original trilogy doesn’t show these years, writers have total freedom to invent new stories as long as Obi-Wan ends up in his hut 10 years later.

A Fun Side Note: The Camel Story

During the interview, McGregor shared a funny behind-the-scenes memory. The creature Obi-Wan rides into the sunset wasn’t a fancy CGI beast—it was a real camel.

"I was on a real camel, and I really fell for my real camel," McGregor laughed.

He liked the camel so much he briefly thought about buying camels for his farm in Scotland. He quickly realized that Scottish weather and camels do not mix well, so he dropped the idea!

Current Status: Waiting on Lucasfilm

As of right now, Lucasfilm has not officially announced Obi-Wan Kenobi Season 2. But with McGregor’s enthusiasm and a clear 10-year roadmap ready to go, fans are hopeful the Jedi Master will return to Disney+ soon.

Summary

• Ewan McGregor wants Season 2 to explore the 10-year gap between his show and A New Hope.
• The first season ends with Obi-Wan starting his watch over Luke Skywalker on Tatooine.
• The original movie picks up 10 years later with Alec Guinness as "Old Ben."
• This gap allows for new missions, allies, and enemies without breaking established Star Wars history.
• McGregor rode a real camel in the finale and loved it, but won’t be keeping any in Scotland.
• No official green light from Lucasfilm yet.

FAQ: Your Burning Questions Answered

Has Obi-Wan Kenobi Season 2 been confirmed?

No. Lucasfilm has not officially announced a second season. This is just Ewan McGregor sharing his ideas and hope for the future.

Why is there a 10-year gap?

The TV show takes place 10 years after Revenge of the Sith. A New Hope takes place 19 years after Revenge of the Sith. That leaves a 10-year window (approx. 9 BBY to 0 BBY) that hasn’t been shown on screen yet.

Would a Season 2 ruin the original trilogy?

Not if done carefully. Since the original movies never show what Obi-Wan did during those specific 10 years, writers can invent new adventures—as long as he ends up a hermit in a hut by the time Luke finds him.

Did Ewan McGregor really ride a camel?

Yes! He confirmed it was a real camel, not CGI. He joked that he fell in love with the animal and considered buying some for his home in Scotland, but the climate wasn’t right for them.

Who originally reported this story?

This news was originally reported by Manoj Chekkilla on ComingSoon.net.