In a franchise that rarely looks backward without a plan, Ewan McGregor just made a surprisingly grounded request: he wants to wear Obi-Wan Kenobi’s Clone Wars armor in live action—and he wants to do it alongside Hayden Christensen.
“I want to get that [Clone Wars] armor on,” McGregor said at Fan Expo Chicago. “That armor stuff. Come on now… Hopefully, Hayden and I get to do more.”
It’s a simple wish. And that’s exactly why it matters.
Why This Matters Now
Star Wars is in a moment of recalibration. After years of rapid expansion, Lucasfilm has slowed its pace, choosing projects more carefully and letting nostalgia breathe instead of flooding the market with it.
Against that backdrop, McGregor’s comment doesn’t feel like fan-service bait. It feels like a reminder of an era that still hasn’t been fully explored in live action—despite being one of the most beloved periods in Star Wars storytelling.
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What McGregor Is Actually Asking For
McGregor isn’t pitching a remake or a sequel. He’s talking about the Clone Wars era, the period between Attack of the Clones and Revenge of the Sith that was largely defined by animation—specifically Star Wars: The Clone Wars.
In animation, Obi-Wan’s armored look became iconic. It symbolized a Jedi at war, not just a philosopher with a lightsaber. That version of the character has never fully crossed into live action.
McGregor’s interest is clear and specific:
- One era
- One visual identity
- One relationship fans already care deeply about
No vague “maybe someday” energy. Just a focused idea.
The Hayden Christensen Factor
McGregor’s comment also quietly underscores something Star Wars has re-learned recently: the chemistry between Obi-Wan and Anakin still works.
Christensen’s return in Obi-Wan Kenobi reframed his Anakin not as a meme or a mistake, but as a tragic figure finally given space to breathe. Seeing that dynamic placed in the Clone Wars—when both characters were still allies—would shift the emotional context entirely.
It wouldn’t be about destiny or downfall. It would be about partnership.
Why Fans Keep Coming Back to the Clone Wars
The Clone Wars era resonates because it shows the Jedi Order under pressure, not mythologized but strained. It’s where:
- Obi-Wan is a general, not a legend
- Anakin is a hero, not yet broken
- The Republic’s cracks are visible in real time
Animation explored this in depth. Live action never really has.
That gap is why McGregor’s armor comment lands. It points to unfinished business, not recycled content.
What This Would (and Wouldn’t) Mean for Star Wars
A live-action Clone Wars project wouldn’t need to be massive. It wouldn’t need multiple seasons or galaxy-spanning stakes.
In fact, a limited series—or even a short event—would likely work better. Focused storytelling. Character-driven moments. No need to overwrite established canon.
What it would not be:
- A replacement for the animated series
- A retcon
- A nostalgia-only victory lap
It would be a translation—taking something fans already love and letting it exist in a different medium.
The Big Picture
McGregor’s comment isn’t a confirmation. There’s no announcement. No production tease. Just an actor expressing a desire rooted in character and continuity.
That restraint matters.
Star Wars works best when it treats its history as a foundation, not a crutch. A live-action Clone Wars story—with McGregor and Christensen, grounded and contained—fits that philosophy better than another sprawling saga ever could.
If it happens, it shouldn’t be because fans asked for it loudly.
It should be because the story still has something left to say.
And judging by McGregor’s grin when he talked about that armor, it probably does.
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