EwanMcGregorhas had an impressive career that has spanned over 30 years. His breakout role took place in Danny Boyle’s 1996 black comedy,Trainspotting, where he starred as Mark Renton. Beyond that, McGregor is best known for his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi in theStar Warsprequel trilogy and the Disney+ 2022 sequel series,Obi-Wan Kenobi.McGregor has also led horror movieslikeDoctor Sleep, and the jukebox musical cultural phenomenon,Moulin Rouge.
McGregor’s best-known TV and film roleshave permanently cemented him in the pop-culture landscape. He has received accolades for his roles, including winning a Golden Globe Award for his role inFargoin 2018 as Best Lead Actor in a Limited Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television. He also won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie forHalstonin 2021. Now, McGregor’s most recent series is becoming a hit on streaming charts.
Long Way Home Is Climbing The Streaming Charts
It’s The Fourth Installment Of The Travel Documentary
Long Way Homeis the most recent installment of McGregor’s travel documentary. Beginning in 2004, McGregor is one of the creators of the series in which he and Charley Boorman travel from London to New York City on motorcycles inLong Way Round. There were other follow-up shows withLong Way Downin 2007, andLong Way Upin 2020. Each respective series has followed the duo as they embark on long journeys. InLong Way Home, theyvisit 17 European countries where McGregor rides a 1974 Moto Guzzi Eldorado, while Boorman selected a BMW R75/5.
Now, five years after the conclusion ofLong Way Up, perFlixPatrol,Long Way Homehas entered in Top 10 streaming showsfor Apple TV+ as of June 30. The documentary series currently sits at the No. 10 spot. Ahead ofLong Way Homeon the Apple TV+ chart are:Smoke, Murderbot, Stick, The Buccaneers, Your Friends & Neighbors. Severance, Ted Lasso, Foundation,andSilo.
Our Take On Long Way Home’s Streaming Success
It Shows A Different Side Of McGregor Than His Other Roles
McGregor is known as an avid motorcyclist, and part of what makesLong Way Homeand the earlier series stand out from his other roles is the passion behind it. What will connect best with an audience are projects where the viewer can feel the excitement of the people involved, and that is obvious inLong Way Home. Not only is McGregor’s personal side on display, but his relationship with Boorman is key to its watchability.Long Way Homecontinues the tradition of showing off the incredible journeys the pair takes, so it’s no surprise it’s resonating with viewers.
Long Way Home
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Long Way Home follows best friends Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman on their fourth adventure, traversing 17 European countries from Scotland to England. They embark on this scenic journey using vintage motorcycles, capturing the landscapes and culture along the way.
