Sometimes a hairstyle is nothing more than a hairstyle. But sometimes it means Jon Snow didn’t die and will return in the next season of Game of Thrones. By that logic, the beard Ewan McGregor‘s been sporting lately could mean he’s ready to return to the Star Wars universe in a standalone Obi-Wan Kenobi film. We noted the beard when McGregor appeared at our recent Star Wars marathon at El Capitan Theater, and the facial hair was still in place at Sunday’s Golden Globes.

Ewan McGregor out here reminding us why we need that Obi Wan movie! #GoldenGlobes #TIMESUP pic.twitter.com/MohQvfriik

— Geeks of Color (@GeeksOfColor) January 8, 2018

No, the beard doesn’t one hundred percent mean McGregor’s playing Obi-Wan again (though he should). He could be sporting the look for another role or because he really likes having a beard. But hey, isn’t it about time for Disney and Lucasfilm to announce the subject of the third standalone film? I don’t know how soon production would realistically happen since that standalone won’t be released until after Episode IX, but maybe McGregor is preparing. Emphasis on maybe. After he won an award for his role in Fargo on Monday night, he spoke backstage about Obi-Wan, saying, “There’s a lot of talk. I’d be happy to play him again. But I don’t know any more about it than you do. There’s no plan at the moment.”

Likely story.

Another reason he could be getting ready for more Star Wars: he’s working out. Trainer Tony Horton‘s been sharing photos of himself, Scott Fifer, and McGregor doing Horton’s P90X program. It’s likely only about fitness and staying healthy…but maybe he’s getting in shape for that Tatooine life.

Scott, Ewan, and I have embarked on a classic P90X adventure together. We’re only 3 days in so there’s still time to join us. What a better way to start 2018. Join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TonyHortonsFitnessFusion/

A post shared by Tony Horton (@tonyshorton) on Jan 3, 2018 at 11:30am PST

Kenpo X finished off the first week of the Scotty Fifer Fitness Fandango. Not too late for you to join us for some classic P90X with Fifer and friends. Bring It! https://www.facebook.com/groups/TonyHortonsFitnessFusion/

A post shared by Tony Horton (@tonyshorton) on Jan 6, 2018 at 7:29pm PST

A Star Wars fan can dream.

What do you think McGregor’s beard means? Is it a sign he’s prepping to reprise his role as a Jedi master, or is he just in a mood to have a beard? Share your thoughts in the comments.

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Amy Ratcliffe is an Associate Editor for Nerdist. She likes Star Wars a little. Follow her on Twitter.

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