Ewan McGregor says going sober has given him ‘joy and happiness and peace’

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. McGregor previously played a heroin addict in the 1996 filmTrainspotting, and in a new interview with Pedro Pascal in Variety, he said: “I didn’t realise I would end up with addiction problems myself then. An everyday part of my life is being sober.” He added: “But at the same time, it’s quite an important part because it’s given me such joy and happiness and peace in a way I didn’t have before I was sober. It was given a three-star review by The Independent’s critic Kevin E G Perry, who wrote: “The show leaves us in no doubt of Halston’s genius, and the sequences in which we see him conjure sublime dresses out of simple fabric are often unexpectedly moving. Like one of its titular character’s own designs, Halston is clean, sleek and beautiful to look at – but you might find yourself wishing it was a little messier around the edges.” If you or someone you know is suffering from alcohol addiction, you can confidentially call the national alcohol helpline Drinkline on 0300 123 1110 or visit the NHS website here for information about the programmes available to you.