Several members of Ewan McGregor’s family have filmed in Star Wars or series derived from the universe. But the interpreter of Obi-Wan Kenobi is not the only actor in the saga to have filmed with certain members of his family.
Among the most popular sagas of all time, there is obviously Star Wars ! Between 1977 and 2019, nine films were released to the delight of early fans, but also of the new generation. Ewan McGregor is one of the most iconic actors in the saga. During episodes I, II and III, he played the character of Obi-Wan Kenobi. He is also not the first actor in his family to have played in the franchise. Long before him, his uncle Denis Lawson played the role of rebel pilot Wedge Antilles in the original trilogy, released between 1977 and 1983. The character of Wedge Antilles also made an appearance during Star Wars Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker.
Ewan McGregor’s wife and daughter also starred in Star Wars
Other members of Ewan McGregor’s family have also made appearances in the franchise Star Wars. This is the case of her daughter, Esther Rose McGregorwho had a brief stint in the spin-off series Obi-Wan Kenobi, to see on Disney+, in which she played the role of a pink-haired drug dealer. For her part, Mary-Elizabeth Winstead, Ewan McGregor’s wife, plays the role of Hera Syndulla in the series Ahsokabroadcast on the Disney+ streaming platform since August 22.
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Liam Neeson, George Lucas… Their families participated in Star Wars
Actor Liam Neeson, who played Qui-Gon Jinn, has also seen family members star in the franchise. This is the case of his son Micheál who succeeded him by reprising his role in the series Tales of the Jedi. As for Mark Hamill, who found success thanks to his role as Luke Skywalker, three of his children played resistance soldiers in Star Wars, Episode VIII: The Last Jedi. For his part, the creator and director of the saga George Lucas saw his daughter Katie play in episodes I, II and III where she played different roles. She also played an important role in the animated series The Clone Warssince she was the screenwriter of around fifteen episodes.
Article written with the collaboration of 6Medias.
