Ewan McGregor: interview

Celebrity Interview: Ewan McGregor
Scottish movie magnet Ewan McGregor recounts his vibrant two-decade career, and discusses a return to the role that made him famous

He's a Hollywood powerhouse and a lead in some of the biggest blockbusters in years including Moulin Rouge, Angels and Demons and as the fabled Obi-Wan Kenobi in George Lucas' Star Wars prequel trilogy. Ewan McGregor however, has Danny Boyle to thank for his global success after the Oscar-winning director cast him as the heroin addled Mark Renton in Irvine Welch's ode to a defining generation, Trainspotting. Put mildly, it propelled the young Scot into the stratosphere.

So with the long-awaited announcement that Boyle will go on to film the sequel, Porno, its understandable McGregor was one of the first to sign on to reprise his role. In fact, the entire original cast - including Jonny Lee Miller, Ewen Bremner, Kelly McDonald and Robert Carlyle - have all confirmed their participation in the movie. It seems they're all equally aware what a great debt they owe Boyle.

Announced shortly after this interview, McGregor spoke about his thoughts of a potential for a sequel. "I've always been waiting to read it and I never got sent it to read", he said. "I know in the past I always said I wouldn't do anything that would damage the reputation of the movie Trainspotting because I wouldn't want to do a poor sequel, but at the same time, I would always read it if I was sent it. I was never in the position where they've asked me to do it."

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Ewan McGregor: 'Porno' news, 'Jack The Giant Slayer' interview, views on Star Wars future

'Trainspotting' sequel: Danny Boyle and Ewan McGregor reteam for ‘Porno’

March 11, 2013
 
Ewan McGregor in Trainspotting © Miramax Home Entertainment

From Word & Film:

“Trainspotting” wasn’t so much released into theaters in 1996 as it was injected straight into moviegoers’ psyches, sending them spiraling into an ecstatic alternate reality full of sex, sewage, and Scottish slang. Over the ensuing decades, director Danny Boyle has hinted at the possibility of a sequel to the film that established him (and the film’s lead actor Ewan McGregor) as indelibly original creative talents. But it wasn’t until yesterday, during an appearance at 2013’s SXSW film and media confab, that Boyle confirmed that he had recruited McGregor and the rest of the gang to reunite for film to be “loosely” based on Irvine Welsh’s follow-up novel, Porno.

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Jack The Giant Slayer: Funny Ewan McGregor interview
Report by Sarah Kerr, Video by Poppy Jamie
Tue 12 Mar 2013
Ewan McGregor and Stanley Tucci gave a hilarious interview about fairy tales, chasing girls and new film Jack the Giant Slayer.

"Our kids make us act like kids," said Ewan McGregor who plays knight Elmont in the 3-D action flick.

"And we act like kids together at work, and right now," Tucci added.

When asked if they played hide and seek whilst filming, a very giggly McGregor said: "No! Have you played hide and seek here in the palace? No? Well you wouldn't have to look far."

Hunger Games star Tucci however seemed keen to start a game, "alright well I'll start counting" he said, sending his co-star into fits of laughter.

41-year-old McGregor confessed what made him scared as a child saying Doctor Who used to make him hide behind the sofa.

"Yeah I was scared about that, oh and the child catcher in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang was scary. Oh God, I still get scared by it."

Climbing up bean stalks and riding horses posed some challenges for the duo as Tucci highlighted: "Oh yeah, a lot of things went wrong, we're lucky to be here", again sending McGregor into uncontrollable giggles.

"Inevitably someone would slip down the beanstalk or your sword would get caught. It wasn't the easiest of shoots."

Tucci, who plays power-hungry villain Roderick, also confessed that he was not great at chasing girls saying he "ran across town once" and made a "phone call " to get the girl. 

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Ewan McGregor: 'The Impossible' interview, and 'Porno' speculation

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Based on a true story, The Impossible is the unforgettable account of a family caught, with tens of thousands of strangers, in the mayhem of one of the worst natural catastrophes of our time. But the true-life terror is tempered by the unexpected displays of compassion, courage and simple kindness that Maria and her family encounter during the darkest hours of their lives. Both epic and intimate, devastating and uplifting, The Impossible is a journey to the core of the human heart. We recently caught up with the cast, including Naomi Watts, Ewan McGregor, and Tom Holland. Watch as we discuss the impact of these events in our exclusive interviews.
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Ewan McGregor open to 'Trainspotting' sequel
Actor says he wouldn't rule out starring in 'Porno'...

Ewan McGregor has claimed that he is open-minded about the possibility of starring in a sequel to Trainspotting.

The 1996 film, adapted from an Irvine Welsh novel and directed by Danny Boyle, helped McGregor rise to stardom. Welsh wrote a sequel tome in 2002 titled Porno which led to speculation that another film could be made, but the actor previously said he was reluctant to make the flick as it could tarnish the original's reputation.



Speaking to the Daily Record, however, he has seemingly softened his stance and said: "I know in the past I always said I wouldn't do anything that would damage the reputation of the movie Trainspotting because I wouldn't want to do a poor sequel, but at the same time, I would always read it if I was sent it. I was never in the position where they've asked me to do it."


In July of last year, it was reported that Trainspotting had received a huge boost in popularity following Danny Boyle's well-received Olympics Opening Ceremony. After a peak of 27 million UK TV viewers watched the four-hour spectacle, sales of the film on Amazon increased by 5,800%.

Source (including images): NME

Ewan McGregor: new movie project, and more 'Porno' speculation

Exclusive : Ewan McGregor, Evan Rachel Wood in Marina Nemat Biopic
From Movie Hole:
Ewan McGregor and Evan Rachel Wood are in talks for “The Prince of Tehran”, a Kari Skogland-directed piece that’ll be a fat focus at AFM in a week’s time.
We’re told the script, which sounds like an engrossing cross between “Midnight Express” and “Bangkok Hilton”, is based on a harrowing, super-emotional true story set after the 1980 Iranian revolution where a 16-year-old Christian schoolgirl named Marina Nemat was, in 1982 after being arrested for leading a protest against the requirement to study the Koran , sentenced to death at the infamous Evin prison.
Salvation came for the girl in the form of Ali, a young guard that falls in love with the girl, ultimately proposing they get married – which would involve her adopting Islam – to save her life. The tale has a rather tragic end, but Marina’s story has emerged a heroine with an important, much-heard voice.
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Also reported by Films News and (as "The Prisoner of Tehran") by Movies.ie 



McGregor denies ruling out return as Renton
Ewan McGregor has denied turning down the chance to
reprise his role as Renton in Porno, the new film based on an Irvine Welsh book.

The Scottish actor’s starring role in Trainspotting is one of his most iconic parts.
It had been widely reported that McGregor turned down the chance to star in a movie version of Porno – which is set nine years after Trainspotting.
However, writing on Twitter, the actor insisted he had not been approached.
After a fan asked why he had turned down the role, the 41-year-old said: “I’ve never been offered Porno. Never seen a script.
“Never had a call from anyone to make that film.”
His comments prompted fans to tweet novelist Welsh, urging him to get McGregor on board.
One follower, Shane Campbell, wrote: “It would be a blockbuster! Make it happen!”
Danny Boyle, who directed Trainspotting and has been lined up for Porno, said: “I’d love to do another movie with him.”
Other actors from the original film, including Robert Carlyle and Jonny Lee Miller, have publicly stated they would like to take part in the project.
Carlyle, who played Begbie in the film, said he would “jump through hoops of fire backwards” for the filmmaker and would “do Porno tomorrow for nothing”.
Source: Scotsman 

Danny Boyle confirms the Trainspotting Sequel: Porno, is on the way

If you’re a big fan of Danny Boyle, then you’ll know that a Trainspotting sequel has been on the cards for a while. He’s certainly talked it up in interviews saying that he really wanted to do it. But now in another interview, he has confirmed that the film is going ahead, with the original cast and writer behind it.

The film will be based on the book Porno, written by Irvine Welsh as a sequel to Trainspotting. It is set ten years after the events of Trainspotting and focuses on the main characters Begbie, Renton, Spud and Sick Boy, only this time set against the porn industry as opposed to heroin addiction.

Boyle confirms that the original cast are on board and keen to get going. Robert Carlyle was quoted elsewhere saying he would do it “tomorrow for nothing” and even Ewan McGregor who was more skeptical, saying a sequel would be a “terrible shame”, is reportedly on for it.

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