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. 

Watch the interview at ITN

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