VIDEO : Joseph Fiennes Was Nearly Cast as Obi-Wan Kenobi?

In a new interview, ?The Handmaid?s Tale? star Joseph Fiennes reveals that he was nearly cast as Jedi master Obi-Wan Kenobi in the 'Star Wars' prequels. Fieness explained, "It was whittled down after many auditions to myself and another fine actor who I was at that time at drama school with.? That actor of course, turned out to be Ewan McGregor who ended up winning the role.