Ewan McGregor releases a statement in defense of his Obi-Wan Kenobi co-star Moses Ingram, following recent racist online abuse the actress has received. Premiering episode 1 and 2 on May 26, Obi-Wan Kenobi takes place following the events of Revenge of the Sith, following the titular Jedi as he watches over a young Luke Skywalker and is tasked with saving a 10-year-old Princess Leia.
Obi-Wan Kenobi has so far gained largely positive reviews from audiences and critics. Sadly, however, a small minority of the Star Wars fanbase took to social media to harass Ingram, with many of the messages consisting of racially-fuelled abuse. Following these comments, Ingram herself responded to the racist backlash she received.
The abuse Ingram has received is sadly nothing new, and Lucasfilm even warned Ingram about racist attacks she may receive after her Obi-Wan Kenobi casting. This warning came after many racist and sexist comments were made towards Star Wars sequel movie stars Daisy Ridley, Kelly Marie Tran, and John Boyega over the years.
The abuse that Ingram has received for her role in Obi-Wan Kenobi is a sharp contrast to the celebratory and loving tone of the Star Wars Celebration event over the past weekend. This is important to note, as the majority of the fanbase is positive and supportive when it comes to new Star Wars projects, characters and actors.
He could've just left out 'in my mind' and still been right.
She’s a great actress and brings serious villain energy where you least expect it in this series. ObiWaKenobi
I don't believe she received racial abuse. Sorry
She needs to improve her performance!
Starwars has fans ?