10 Questions for Ewan McGregor

The actor stars in the new film The Men Who Stare at Goats. Ewan McGregor will now take your questions

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Ewan McGregor

The men who stare at goats are part of a U.S. military unit that tries to use psychic powers. As Obi-Wan Kenobi, did you find the Jedi references funny?

Michelle Pettit, TUCSON, ARIZ.

I did. It wasn't something that we created for the film--that's what they really called themselves. I have scenes with George Clooney where he says, "I'm a Jedi." And I look at him, and I go, "What's a Jedi?" The director claims it never crossed his mind. Which is a little convenient, I think.

What was it like to be part of the Star Wars franchise?

Nishant Grover,...

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