Ewan McGregor has revealed that he was recently treated for skin cancer during a routine check-up.

The 37-year-old actor — who stars opposite Michelle Williams in the new erotic thriller Deception — said he had discovered a cancerous mole just below his right eye.

"I went to see a specialist who thought they were better to be removed, and indeed, he was correct," he tells BBC News.

McGregor said the surgery was "not that big of a deal" and he is now "fine."

He is even keeping a sense of humor about the experience.

"It was great fun having skin cancer," he deadpanned. "It was great, I really enjoyed it."