Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman are back on the road in Long Way Home, the latest chapter in their ongoing motorcycle docuseries, now streaming on Apple TV+. 
What began with Long Way Round in 2004 has grown into a powerful life journey for the duo-transforming not just their understanding of the world, but also of themselves.
This new adventure takes them from McGregor’s home in Scotland to Boorman’s in England-by way of fifteen countries. Through endless rain, unpredictable roads, and the kind of mechanical and emotional challenges that test even seasoned riders, McGregor reflects that the series has become “a very, very important part of my life.” The beauty of these trips lies in their unpredictability and the deeply human moments that emerge along the way.
Though the series is shot professionally, McGregor is quick to point out that it doesn’t feel like work. “It’s not acting. It’s something else. Something real. I love it very much,” he says. Boorman, meanwhile, confesses that even after two decades of riding, they’re still figuring it out. “We hadn’t ridden together for a while, and on the first day, it poured. We had the wrong clothes on. It was like, ‘Haven’t we learned anything in 20 years?’”
One of the most emotional stories comes from their time in Mongolia during Long Way Round. Battered by mud, rain, and slow progress, they nearly detoured out of the country. But producer David Alexanian convinced them to stay. That decision led to McGregor visiting a UNICEF shelter in Ulaanbaatar-where he met Jamyan, a young girl living underground to survive the harsh winters. McGregor later adopted her. “If we had turned left instead of going straight, I never would’ve met her,” he reflects. “That choice changed our lives forever.”
The docuseries isn’t just about travel or motorcycles-it’s about confronting the unknown, embracing the moment, and letting the journey reshape you. And yes, it’s also about Ewan McGregor using the Force on automatic doors, because once a Jedi, always a Jedi.