Ouch, Ewan McGregor Recalls How His Obi-Wan Kenobi Stunt Double ‘Broke His Teeth’ While Filming Attack Of The Clones

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In the film “Star Wars: Attack of the Clones,” Jango Fett might have expressed enjoyment at meeting a Jedi, Obi-Wan Kenobi, but their encounter on a Kamino landing platform during a heavy rainfall turned out to be far from pleasant for Jango. The confrontation between them escalated into a physical altercation, and during the filming of “Episode II,” Jango’s stunt double inadvertently caused an unfortunate injury by breaking some of Obi-Wan actor Ewan McGregor’s teeth while performing this action scene.

At Fan Expo Chicago (through EW), McGregor was inquired if he recalled any particularly painful injuries while filming Attack of the Clones. The actor mentioned an incident where Nash Edgerton, his stunt double and brother of young Owen Lars actor Joel Edgteron, had a significant fall on a day when someone special was visiting.

For a considerable period in Star Wars, another individual served as my stand-in for dangerous stunts. One instance occurred during a battle scene with Jango Fett under rainy conditions. I was required to execute a high-impact back flip, and upon landing, he suffered a dental injury. Despite being hurt, he demonstrated great composure due to his mother’s presence, reassuringly saying, “I’m okay, mum!

Nash Edgerton had quite an embarrassing moment on set when he fell and broke his teeth in front of everyone. To make things worse, he tried to hide it from his mother who was there. Thankfully, Ewan McGregor stepped in and asked her to leave for a cup of tea, giving Edgerton a chance to recover. Later, McGregor lightened the mood by assuring the audience that despite this incident, Edgerton’s teeth are still fine and he is doing well, even making a joke about it by saying “He’s got lovely teeth.” This happened over two decades after the release of “Attack of the Clones.

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After performing stunts in movies like the second and third Matrix films, Superman Returns, The Equalizer, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, and The Fall Guy, among others, it’s clear that Nash Edgerton turned out just fine, as confirmed by Ewan McGregor. Later, Nash collaborated with Joel Edgerton on projects such as Zero Dark Thirty, The Great Gatsby, and Felony. Besides his work in stunts, Nash has also directed short films, music videos, and episodes of TV shows.

On May 16, 2022, the movie “Attack of the Clones” was launched, featuring a nearly cameo appearance by the band NSYNC. This Star Wars film didn’t receive much critical acclaim and managed to earn just under $654 million globally. In comparison, “The Phantom Menace” and “Revenge of the Sith” raked in a staggering $1.407 billion and $905.6 million respectively. Despite its lower box office earnings, “Attack of the Clones” played a crucial role in laying the foundation for this space saga, as events from this movie were later developed in the Star Wars: The Clone Wars TV series. To add to its credit, Ewan McGregor delivered an impressive performance as Obi-Wan in “Attack of the Clones,” just like he consistently does in the Star Wars franchise.

As a devoted Star Wars fan, I eagerly anticipate what the future holds for me and fellow enthusiasts in 2026. It’s still uncertain whether McGregor will reprise his Jedi role in the second season of Obi-Wan Kenobi or elsewhere, but one thing is certain: it’s going to be a year brimming with excitement. The Mandalorian and Grogu are set to grace the big screen on May 22, 2026, and though we don’t yet know when Ahsoka Season 2 will premiere on Disney+, it’s scheduled for release next year.

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2025-09-04 20:25