McGregor's 'lovely' scenes with uncle Lawson
EWAN MCGREGOR was ecstatic to have finally landed an acting part opposite his uncle DENIS LAWSON, because the thespian has "inspired" the Scottish star throughout his career.
Lawson has enjoyed a varied stage, TV and film career and is best known internationally for his role as Wedge Antilles in the original Star Wars films.
He is set to appear with his famous nephew, who had a role in the Star Wars prequels, in new sci-fi movie Perfect Sense, and McGregor was thrilled to be able to act alongside the man who fuelled his interest in the craft.
He says, "He has inspired me all my life and yet I've never acted with him. It was quite unusual and lovely to be playing scenes with him, after 39 years of waiting it felt very natural and easy."