British actor Ewan McGregor, greatest recognized for his portrayal of Jedi Grasp Obi-Wan Kenobi, was honored with a star on the Hollywood Stroll of Fame on Thursday. The star, quantity 2,789 within the Movement Footage class, is situated simply steps away from the star of his Star Wars co-star, the late Carrie Fisher.
The occasion was attended by McGregor’s household, associates, and colleagues, together with Star Wars co-star Hayden Christensen and director Mike Mills. Stroll of Fame producer Ana Martinez lauded McGregor’s profession, saying, “His portrayal of iconic characters has left a long-lasting influence on followers worldwide.”
McGregor, who first took on the position of Obi-Wan Kenobi on the age of 26 in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, has since change into synonymous with the character, reprising the position in varied movies and most not too long ago within the 2022 collection Obi-Wan Kenobi. His deep connection to the Star Wars franchise started as a childhood fan, making his casting because the Jedi Grasp all of the extra particular.
Hayden Christensen, who performed Anakin Skywalker alongside McGregor, shared some poignant phrases on the ceremony, reflecting on their long-lasting friendship and McGregor’s affect. “Ewan McGregor is considered one of our nice actors… and the best individual on the planet,” Christensen mentioned. He fondly recalled their first assembly and jokingly referenced their onscreen duel in Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith: “I used to be assembly a good friend… who would later go on to cut off each my legs and go away me for lifeless on the aspect of a volcano.”
“I need to thanks for being the perfect Jedi Grasp that anybody may have ever hoped for… I really like you, brother”, Christensen concluded.
In his speech, McGregor expressed gratitude to his collaborators and followers, emphasizing the significance of storytelling and creativity. “We make one thing that makes individuals really feel, and makes individuals assume, and subsequently could make individuals change. I feel that’s essentially the most wonderful privilege to do this,” he mentioned. McGregor additionally expressed his pleasure at being honored close to the late Carrie Fisher’s star.
Printed – September 13, 2024 11:57 am IST