Ewan hates the new title

His Uncle actually told him not to do it. But it really doesn't matter! He can loathe SW with a passion if he wants- Christopher Lee is certainly rather lukewarm on it, and as for Alec Guiness... (in fact, you could argue that it is only right that the Obi-Wan actor dislikes Star Wars).

SO long as he plays the part well. Which he will. And that is all that is important.

Yes, that is true. Ironic that is both cases the actors will have so much fine work behind them but always be remembered for this role.

I thought his uncle advised him to do, becaused he'd had so much fun playing Wedge.

I really must dig out that interview from before TPM, I have it on tape somewhere.

Do you think that Lucas has said anything to Ewan about his sour remarks concerning SW. I know that if I were Lucas, I would be pissed. Not liking the film in one thing, telling the world how displeased you are is another. That is extreme disrespect to Lucas and everyone else involved in SW.😠

That's just how he is..It irritated me too but I think it says alot that he slams many of the movies that got him where he is today because their "cool" factor aren't to his liking. It sounds like he's a bit of an insecure person to me.

It is unfortunate that actors go through phases like this.

It's just tragic that he can't appreciate his own work.

Yes, it is, I wonder how much of it is that though. I mean, if he thought it was that bad, why do it?

It's not bad..he just gets more attention of his whines about it.

That's true, I see he's been dubbed the unofficial leader of the "BritPack" now as well.

We need a poll to see how many people like Ewan in SW and his attitude.😠

I can't believe people agree with me. I thought I was the only one getting fed up of his snide remarks.

Firstly Ush, whe Harrison Ford talks about SW he does it in a jokey manner. In interveiws he laughs when he remembers some of the lines he had to say like "nava-computer". But he also said that he has "the upmost respect for everyone involved in TPM" because he knows the hard work involved in making a SW movie.
The key word their is RESPECT. Something that Ewan McGregor doesn't have. By slating the movie and calling it "no fun" he is disrespecting everyone involved. How would you feel if you were Hayden Christiansen and you hear your co-star saying how bored he was on set? His attitude stinks.

Secondly, where did you get the idea that Christopher Lee is lukewarm on SW? He's not. He's already said that it's "another arrow in his quiver" and considering some of the great films he's made, that's a compliment!
He's also said how he loved ANH and and went to see it a second time with Peter Cushing and how they used to joke about "What's a grand moff?". If he was lukewarm on it he wouldn't have accepted the role.
At his time of life he doesn't exactly need to do work which he doesn't really want to do.

He's also said that he couldn't reveal spoilers because Lucas might not ask him back. Doesn't sound like someone who didn't enjoy himself.

Ewan McGregor has turned into a bit of a snob.

I think he's already there, man.

I'd almost like to see him get knocken down a peg or two...😂

He shows gross hypocracy, look at him on the various Making of videos, he's all sweetnes and light, no sooner is he off of the set then he starts ripping into SW like nobodies business.

Oh let him. I think it's fun. 😄

I agree with RC. Ewan is a hypocrite.
I saw him on Barry Norman (film show) and he was a guest with Ridley Scott. He said a few bad things about the TPM script and they all had a good laugh. Ewans next film is with Ridley Scott. He changes his attitude depending on who he is talking to.

I hope he gets booed at the Premiere of AOTC.

Quite frankly, you people are talking nonsense.

Ewan is a loud mouthed man, to be sure. But he is fully entitled to say his opinions on any peice of work he has made. He got paid to act, not like them film. In fact, a bit more honesty from major league actors about their work would be refreshing, rather than the over-polite closed shop system we normally have.

Ewan and Harrison have exactly the same attitude towards Star Wqars. Harrison has talked about it being a chore to make as well. They bnoth have the same sense of humur about it.

As for C. Lee's comments... good God, take a closer look at the man, will you? He IS amazingly polite, but it is so clear that he has little respect for Styar Wars it is untrue. He doesn;t are; he has done a thousand films he has no respect for, he is pretty easy going.

Next, Denis Lawson clearly told Ewan NOT to do Star Wars because he said it was a dreadful career move.

GL and Ewan clearly do not get on. But so loing as Ewan does his job, GL does not care. He can say what he likes about it in public. GL is a professional. He knows his job is not to make his actors like his films but to make good movies.

And to accuse him of seeking attention is incredibly simplistic. He is just loud-mouthed and opoinionated. Someone asks him a question, he gives the bloody answer! Wheteher it is polite or not. That is just the way he is.

Nextly, never, ever, EVER, assume an actor will not do a job because he does not like the film, no matter how old and rich they are. Acting isn;t just what these people do, it is what they ARE, and there is NEVER a point in your life where you don;t want more money. Lee was offered the job of being the major villian in a major film. What the hell does he care about whether he likes it or not?

Like I say, these people are professionals. Why yhey should be cennosred for thios is beyond me, and why Ewan should be heckled just for speaking his mind as he is entitled to do... the idea disgusts me. So he HAS to like it because he was in it? He HAS to stay quiet about it because he was in it? Total nonsense.

Let the man have his opinion, and disagree with it if you want, but if you are talking about snobbery is is the height of that to assume that Ewan has no right to slag the SW films.

And I say again- Alec Guiness hated them a LOT more. Yet he did all three because he was no idiot, and everyone loves the man. Give Ewan some slack.

Ummmm, No slack, still dont like him

I'm not asking you to like him. I'm saying criticising him for DARING to not like Star Wars, just because he is in it, is a very bad thing.

Ewan's a prick, he's biting the hand that feeds him. He can hate it all he wants, and he can bitch and complain and show his disdain, but I dont and wont respect him for 'DARING to not like Star Wars'. It's just tacky on his part. In my opinion he must be doing something wrong; if most of us on the board are displeased at his actions.