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<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Ewan-McGregor2.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-5694" /><figcaption>Ewan McGregor to reprise his role a Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi.</figcaption></figure>
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<p>Ewan McGregor has confirmed his return to the<strong> Star Wars</strong>' franchise.</p>
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<p>The 48-year-old actor is to reprise his role as Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi — who he played in the prequel movies <strong>The Phantom Menace</strong>, <strong>Revenge of the Sith</strong> and <strong>Attack of the Clones</strong> — for a new spin-off series which will air on Disney.</p>
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<p>Ewan made a surprise appearance on stage at the Disney D23 Expo on Friday, where he was introduced by Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy.</p>
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<p>She said: "Before leaving, we do have one more announcement. After secrets, and fibs, and not being able to talk about it, I am thrilled to bring out a beloved member of the 'Star Wars' family."</p>
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<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/Ewan-McGregor.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-5693" /><figcaption>Ewan McGregor.</figcaption></figure>
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<p>Ewan then stepped out and said: "Kathleen, can you ask me in front of all of these people, all of these witnesses, can you please ask me, am I going to play Obi-Wan Kenobi again?"</p>
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She said: "Ewan, are you going to play Obi-Wan Kenobi again?"</p>
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The Scottish star then looked out into the audience and said: "Yes."</p>
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<p>Details of the show's title and release date have yet to be revealed but the project is progressing well. Kathleen confirmed: "The scripts are written, and we begin shooting next year. We can't wait to start production. And we have our Obi-Wan."</p>
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