The Obi-Wan actor’s late-night binge session led to crushing disappointment – and a public plea to Disney executives
Picture this: You finally catch up on what everyone’s been raving about, fall completely in love with it, get excited about joining the party… only to discover the party ended months ago. That’s exactly what happened to Ewan McGregor when he finally binged Andor – and now he’s making a very public plea to Disney that has Star Wars fans everywhere holding their breath.
The Binge That Broke His Heart
Speaking at Fan Expo Canada, McGregor revealed his crushing realization about Andor with the kind of honest vulnerability that makes you want to give the man a hug. The actor, who admits he’s always fashionably late to pop culture moments, finally dove into the critically acclaimed series earlier this year.
“I missed it when it came out,” McGregor confessed, explaining his perpetual habit of arriving late to the cultural conversation. “If everybody’s talking about something, I’m like, ‘Yeah, I’ll see that later.’ And then when I watch it, you know, a year later, I’m like, ‘This is really good.’ And it was like, ‘Yeah, that’s what we were all saying a year ago.'”
What started as a casual father-son viewing experience with his child quickly escalated into a solo obsession. McGregor found himself racing through the second season alone because he “couldn’t wait” to see how the story concluded. The excitement was building, the possibilities were swirling, and then reality hit like a Death Star blast.
The Moment Dreams Died
“And then I got really excited,” McGregor continued, his enthusiasm palpable even in recounting. “I was thinking, ‘I think I’m in this timeline. I think I could be in Season 3.’ I was super excited, and then I realized, ‘Oh no.'”
That crushing “Oh no” moment? Pure heartbreak for any Star Wars fan. Here was Obi-Wan Kenobi himself, genuinely excited about the possibility of joining one of the franchise’s most beloved recent entries, only to discover that Andor had already wrapped its planned two-season run.
But here’s where McGregor’s story gets interesting – and why his timeline theory isn’t completely crazy.
The Timeline That Could Have Been
McGregor’s not wrong about the chronological possibilities. His Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney+ series takes place nine years before Star Wars: A New Hope, while Andor kicks off four years later and runs right up to the events of Rogue One. Technically, there’s a window where these stories could intersect.
Of course, there’s that pesky little detail about Kenobi supposedly being in hiding on Tatooine during this period, staying far away from Imperial entanglements. But since when has Star Wars let a little thing like established continuity stop a good story?
The Public Plea That Has Fans Buzzing
Never one to give up easily, McGregor decided to take his case directly to the mouse house. “There’s always a chance that maybe there’s a story that’s happening at the same time where it kind of crosses over,” he suggested hopefully. “So there’s always a chance if Disney is listening — hypothetically, hypothetically. Come on, Disney.”
That “Come on, Disney” has the desperate energy of a fan petition, and honestly? It’s working. The plea has Star Wars communities buzzing with possibilities and what-if scenarios.
Could Disney Actually Listen?
While Andor creator Tony Gilroy has been clear about his two-season vision, Disney isn’t exactly known for leaving money on the table – especially when it involves beloved characters and fan-favorite shows. With Ahsoka getting a second season and The Mandalorian and Grogu heading to theaters, the Star Wars machine shows no signs of slowing down.
McGregor’s public campaign comes at an interesting time, with Disney juggling multiple Star Wars projects including the Ryan Gosling and Matt Smith-starring Star Wars: Starfighter and Daisy Ridley’s return as Rey.
The Dream That Won’t Die
Maybe McGregor hasn’t watched Rogue One yet (though that seems unlikely). Maybe he’s conveniently forgetting certain canonical constraints. Or maybe he’s onto something that could work within the Star Wars storytelling framework.
Either way, his genuine enthusiasm for Andor and heartfelt desire to be part of its world has struck a chord with fans who would love nothing more than to see these two acclaimed corners of the Star Wars universe collide.
So, Disney – are you listening? Because one very hopeful Jedi Master is waiting by the phone.
