Ewan McGregor on almost rejecting Star Wars, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Trainspotting, Moulin Rouge | SmartLess
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- Episode Description: We rustle up a motorcycling Obi-Wan-of-a-kind: Mr. Ewan McGregor, coming to us from the sanctum of his tiny house. The guys get some much-needed golf support from Ewan, Sean auditions for “Trainspotting: The Musical,” and we finally learn how to use The Force in supermarkets. Fàilte gu SmartLess.
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8/29/22: An Interview with Ewan McGregor | SmartLess w/ Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett
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This may have been the best interview yet. The chemistry was off the charts and he assimilated into the group with such ease that is seemed he was just another host. Great get!
Agreed.....would have lived to visibly see Sean's face
Really, truly
Ewan's such a great guy, loved hearing all his stories. And he has so many amazing roles, after a full hour we're really only scratching the surface. Thanks for the enjoyable interview!
I just realized that he's my favorite actor. In Moulan Rouge he had the smile that lit up the sky. He was incandescent and so real. Although I could never figure out why they didn't let him be handsome in Star Wars ( a good beard trim would do it ). But I love his energy! GOAT man!
i dont know what youre talking abooout he was ridiculously handsome in the last two movies, great beard each time also
The banter in this episode was so natural. Didn’t want it to end. Could have listened for 2 hours.
This was so awesome!!!! The 4 of you were terrific!!!! I watching Sean's interviews on Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson those are classics. Ewan McGregor was titled Craig's adopted brother on his interviews. I thought it would be great to have another very talented scot on the show, Craig Ferguson. I love your shows anyway so thank you for your gift to us.😀👍
Scottie's "Oh My God" was everything.
BY FAR the best episode you guys have done. I've heard them all. This had me audibly laughing out loud several times
Shallow Grave was great! I'm glad you brought it up. Trainspotting was fantastic. Top five easily.
Man, what an enjoyable conversation. Ewan was charmingly affable, and such a pleasure to hear bounce off of everyone.
In Ireland the only people who use golf karts are Americans tourists. It is seen as pretty pointless as, you know, it's supposed to be excercise. And if you used one, your mates would laugh at you.
I'm bummed that Velvet Goldmine, Moulin Rouge, Big Fish, and A Life Less Ordinary weren't discussed. In fact, Ewan was the one to mention Velvet Goldmine.
Can Ewan be the fourth host?!
Big fish is my all time favorite movie. Ewan is perfection
As a recovering heroin addict I can answer that in saying Trainspotting gives a strong voice to a story which people so often shy away from telling. Great film.
What an interview! Ewans laugh too!!! So genuine and great!! Good work as always guys
Ewans laugh, such gusto. I first saw and heard in Trainpotting... when he almost got hit by a car.
I see Ewan McGregor. I like. 👍 I'm just a simple woman trying to make my way in the universe. ✨️ Can't wait to listen to this episode! 😍 #mtfbwy
Best show! Love Mr M and laughed so much. I do wish his performance in Halston was mentioned, but other than that this was amazing.
Ewan McGregor really does seem like a really sweet and amazing person!! Great podcast y'all!! Much love and respect from Texas!! ❤
i love u phillip morris fvckn hilarious!
My Favourite. A cool thing I heard about Ewan (one of the many) is that he was instrumental to Christian Bale getting the role as Patrick Bateman in American Psycho. They offered it to Christian Bale and he said yes... this is my role, starts training, preparing but then Dicaprio comes around and of course Bale gets dropped (although not as far as Christian Bale was concerned cause he's still at it, pushing that iron and doin the psychological work ect)
Dicaprio, after being attached for a while drops out himself to do a different film........Danny Boyles The Beach.
The Beach's role was meant for Ewan but because of studio pressure (hello Titanic) it went a different (blonder American 'sure thing') way.
(This caused a lot of strife for Ewan McGregor and Danny Boyles relationship apparently, according to Ewan)
So weirdly enough the American psycho role is then offered to Ewan McGregor but instead of rubbing DiCaprio's nose in a role he wanted, Ewan doesn't take it. As far as I'm aware (according to Christian Bale) its because he receives a call from.... Christian Bale (go watch Velvet Goldmine)who asks him not to take it and of course he doesn't because he's a mensch. So finally slow coaches at the American Psycho studio realise what they've had the whole time, that Bale, now a fully fledged shredded pycho hasn't stopped working since day one and they go with the guy whose BEEN ready, the one it was meant for.
Ready to enjoy my coffee with you guys...and Ewan!
Ewan needs to be a regular! I see a new cast member.
cool show! Ewan mcgregor has an open invite on our show, but make sure you call ahead first! I wanna make sure we have the kind of snacks you like. also, we have double the dudes! And the questions are smart lesser! Be prepared for mad puzzle skills! Not!
Will! My sentiments exactly on Shallow Grave!! I'm always looking for it on my streams to watch it again and can never find it! (for free. because I am cheap.)
I booked this big monthlong trip to Europe in 2020. Covid happened. I was debating whether to reschedule the whole trip again. I heard Ewans commercial. I rebooked the entire vacation again. Its not the things we didnt buy, its the places we didnt go.
Amazing interview! I love Ewan McGregor!
You guys are so fun to listen to, thanks!
Just here for Bateman 🥰
HEY I did some art. i forget which of you can draw...😅 Miss you guys.
bateman is correct Ewan is BEAUTIFUL
Love this podcast and this interview!
All I think of when I hear Will talk is Bojack Horseman, lol. Other than that - great podcast.
I adore this actor. It's funny to me that in some spaces in the world he is mainly known for Star wars. I haven't seen any Star wars movies, but I deeply loved so many of his films: Trainspotting obviously, Brassed off, Velvet goldmine, A life less ordinary, Big fish, I love you Philip Moriss. even his little part in Emma was awesome. I haven't seen much of his later stuff, but I want to! A true talent that's so fascinating to watch.
I could just listen to the commercials with these guys - so enjoyable!!!!!!!!
Ewan's uncle is Wedge Antilles???
...but does he play guitar?
maaan you should do this with video on
Lawrd ! The immigration test is very very very hard -
Jason Bateman-
I want to hear Will and Ewan
Love the intro
Scotty’s reaction. Ha!! 😆
I am late to the party- just started listening to your podcast recently after starting to watch your road show series (based on hearing about it from someone else), & now I'm the chic throwing her head back in laughter while I'm taking a walk in my neighborhood like a giggl-iac...soooo often. And one of the things I love the most is getting to enjoy your friendship and your enjoyment of each other! So sweet. so wholesome. (well, the love-- maybe not the language. 😆😆)
Waking up and a new Smartless... in heaven
I would love to see the video of these.
Shallow Grave really knocked me out.
Trainspotting is equal to or better than Pulp Fiction.
90's Star Wars movies had tons of classic big screen moments. those being the movies which get panned consistently. but the Obi Wan/Qui Gon/Darth Maul stuff for example, was fantastic.
i watched all of that motorcycling show. legendary!
That was so much fun! So many out loud laughs!
Obviously Dicaprios not the villain of the story below (capitalism is if any) and I fucking loved The Beach (Ewan also would have been great but he may not have done some of the things that he ended up doing if he'd done it which would have been a shame)
Dicaprio is a great actor but sadly hes a big creepo now and thats my two cents.
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Wait, what's sean and Ewan's age difference? "Trainspotting" made sean want to "get into acting "? In my mind sean seems older, guess not. Great pod btw!
O my I feel blessed today - I get to hear / not only just one but two of my favorite voices - -
Hope life treats you all well ,Ewan,
Jbateman,wArnettsHayes -
Anytime you have a few minutes to hear a story-
😎🙏😇Pittsburgh tell Irvine I miss the random chances our paths crossed -
Thanks
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I love SmartLess, I listen to it all the time.
However you took it too far during your criticism of junkies. It wasn’t classy and it wasn’t funny. You guys are better than that and I expect more from.
Shame, shame, shame
Ewan is an amazing artiste/performer/actor/comedian, as you all are.... to a degree ! Haha.
Fun funny conversations with those who entertain us all and we admire as well. Peace and Love
reboot idea: 6 days 7 nights. Starring Will Arnett as Harrison Ford, Jason Bateman as Anne Heche's character, and Sean Hayes (Why can't it be shawn?) is the plane and the island.
Sean, rather than asking him to do an American accent, you shoulda asked him to sing something from Moulin Rouge!
Which course ? Trumps course in Clare or the one in Clonakilty?
0 dislikes cuz no one can bring themselves to dislike Ewan lol
jason bateman saying they needa meet someday
ive literally seen a picture of them meeting each other lmao
O ewan , love that voice ,
your sound muses me to sing the coolest songs
Hope you and yours are well
C
these comments are exciting me. I will be mad disappointed if this isnt dope.
Wait.. Ewan and Jason aren't the same person?
This interview kept making me smile I love ewan ty for this!!
I am sadder now I’m a stuck in shitte Burgh
Juggling is easier
Golf is a lazy man’s game
Ewan is such a lovely dude
Loved this!! ❤😊
5,6,7,8! What a riot!
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What in the hell is going on. Are they really talking about normal people problems when they have millions. This felt so strange to listen to