Star Wars, Obi-Wan Kenobi

There was originally a major Obi-Wan twist in The Phantom Menace that would've changed the way we watch Star Wars: A New Hope
Reflecting on the first prequel movie's 25th anniversary, artist Iain McCaig spoke to StarWars.com all about the movie, and revealed the planned twist that would've seen Obi-Wan and his Master Qui-Gon Jinn trade places.
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“For a time, the older Jedi was named Obi-Wan and the younger Jedi was named Qui-Gon,” McCaig said. “It was very poignant that at the end, as Obi-Wan dies and Qui-Gon defeats Darth Maul and stays with his Master as he passes away, he not only takes on his Master’s quest, but he takes on his name. Qui-Gon becomes Obi-Wan.”
‘Star Wars’ Artist Reveals ‘Phantom Menace’ Twist That George Lucas Cut From Film
Marking the 'Star Wars' prequel's 25th anniversary, artist Iain McCaig recalled a twist that George Lucas cut from 'The Phantom Menace'.
Star Wars artist reveals George Lucas pulled a mind-boggling Obi-Wan twist from The Phantom Menace
Star Wars' storyboard artist Iain McCaig says that George Lucas removed a mind-boggling twist about Obi-Wan Kenobi from 'The Phantom Menace' at the last minute: 'It’s interesting how things evolve.'
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