McGregor previously voiced the Star Wars character briefly in The Force Awakens – the first part in the sequel saga – making the rumour not exactly farfetched.
Rumour has it, though, that LucasFilm and Disney are withholding Obi-Wan from a solo series in order to use the character in the main saga, i.e.
Meanwhile, it was recently announced that there will be no Rogue Two following the release of Rogue One on the 15 December.
With the release of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story fast approaching, many questions have arisen about the spin-off, including numerous ones regarding other possible Anthology films.