Ewan McGregor

McGregor on Born To Be King role
Ewan McGregor has opened up about working with Peter Capaldi on new romantic comedy Born To Be King.
But while the actor says he's a huge fan of fellow Scot Peter, he admitted he's mourning the movie's original title.
"I signed up to work with Peter Capaldi about six years ago on this film, and as so often is the way with independent film it's taken this long to get the funding," he said at the AFI Festival in Hollywood, where he was attending a screening of his film The Impossible.
It was originally called The Jacobite Slipper, which I've always been very fond of, it's a better title in a way."

Kate Hudson is reportedly in negotiations to join the film, which boasts a screenplay written by Capaldi and is a mistaken-identity caper revolving around a film extra (McGregor) with an uncanny likeness to a movie star, and the Hollywood starlet who finds herself falling for him.
"I've known Peter Capaldi since he acted with my uncle in Local Hero in the '80s, and I've always loved his work," Ewan said.
The film is due to begin shooting at Pinewood Studios in January.

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Ewan Mcgregor Films Hometown Tourism Advert
Scottish actor Ewan Mcgregor is helping attract more visitors to his hometown by filming a promotional video to boost tourism.
The Trainspotting star has narrated a short film about the market town of Crieff in his native Scotland in a bid to encourage more tourists to visit the area, and in the promo, he points out places of interest and describes the region's main attractions.
The video, which has been posted on YouTube.com, was organised by officials at the Crieff and Strathearn Tourism Association, and spokesman Stuart MCLaren insists he was delighted when MCGregor agreed to take part.
He tells British newspaper the Daily Record, "It's fantastic that Ewan has supported this project."
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Ewan McGregor: new rom-com movie, and 'Jack the Giant Killer' update

Ewan McGregor to star in new rom-com directed by Peter Capaldi
And rom-com veteran Kate Hudson is in talks to star opposite him  

Ewan McGregor is to star in a new romantic comedy film directed by Peter Capaldi.
Capaldi has also written the screenplay for the film, which is titled Born To Be King. The Scottish actor-director, 54, is perhaps best known for playing sweary spin doctor Malcolm Tucker in BBC's The Thick Of It.

According to Variety, Born To Be King centres on the daily battle between the male and female leads on a film set. When an extra arrives bearing an uncanny resemblance to the male star, the situation becomes even more fraught.

McGregor will play the extra, while Kate Hudson - partner of Muse frontman Matt Bellamy - is in talks to play the female lead. Hudson is something of a rom-com veteran, having previously starred in genre favourites like Bride Wars and How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days.

The film is set to begin shooting at the start of 2013 in Pinewood Studios, Buckinghamshire. It will be Capaldi's first film as director, though he has called the shots on several TV projects, including acclaimed BBC hospital sitcom Getting On. 
Source: NME


'Jack the Giant Slayer' gets new name, moves to early March 
New Line and Warner Bros. have retitled director Bryan Singer's fantasy-adventure Jack the Giant Slayer from the previous Jack the Giant Killer.
Insiders say the new title is more family friendly. The movie, which will be rated PG-13, is based on the classic fairy tale and stars Nicholas Hoult as a young man who unintentionally opens up a gateway between earth and a race of giants.
The 3D event pic is also moving up three weeks, from March 22 to March 1, taking advantage of Neill Blomkamp's Elysium moving off the date and relocating to Aug. 9.
Jack the Giant Killer also stars Ewan McGregor, Eleanor Tomlinson, Stanley Tucci, Ian McShane and Bill Nighy.
Source: Hollywood Reporter