Ewan McGregor Seeks Role in Andor Despite Season 3 Closure

Ewan McGregor, known for his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi, has become an enthusiastic fan of the Star Wars series Andor after binge-watching both seasons, a fact he shared during a 2025 Fan Expo Chicago panel. Despite his excitement and desire to join the cast in a hypothetical third season, McGregor realized that a Season 3 cannot happen because the series leads directly into the events of the 2016 film Rogue One, which culminates in Cassian Andor's death and transitions into Star Wars: A New Hope. Andor creator Tony Gilroy has confirmed that Cassian Andor's storyline is complete, closing off further narrative continuation within this timeline. McGregor humorously urged Disney to consider expanding the timeline to include him, but the story's closure makes his inclusion impossible for now. The series has earned critical acclaim, garnering 14 Emmy nominations for the 2025 awards, including Outstanding Drama Series. Other Star Wars actors, like Pedro Pascal, have also expressed admiration for Andor, highlighting its success as a political thriller within the franchise.