Discover the Star Wars Bombshell That Never Made It To The Screen Snd How It Would Have Altered The Franchise’s Legacy Since Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace premiered in 1999, it has stirred discussions among fans and critics, from the advent of CGI characters to the divisive portrayal of Jar Jar Binks. But one of the most captivating “what-if” moments regarding the film was recently unveiled: George Lucas once had plans to make Qui-Gon Jinn, played by Liam Neeson, the real Obi-Wan Kenobi, only to be killed by Darth Maul, with Ewan McGregor’s character eventually assuming his master’s name. This change would have impacted the Star Wars saga’s storyline dramatically, adding depth to the Jedi lineage and revealing hidden aspects of Obi-Wan Kenobi’s character. Here’s a closer look at this fascinating twist that never made it to the final script. The Phantom Twist: Obi-Wan Wasn’t Obi-Wan? In celebration of The Phantom Menace's 25th anniversary, Iain McCaig, a concept artist...
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