Star Wars, George Lucas and Obi-Wan

George Lucas abandoned a Star Wars twist that would have changed Obi-Wan’s story
However, it turns out that Star Wars creator George Lucas originally had a very different idea for Obi-Wan Kenobi’s story. In an interview with StarWars.com, Iain McCaig, who worked as a behind-the-scenes artist on Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace,
‘Star Wars' Artist Reveals ‘Phantom Menace' Twist That George Lucas Cut From Film
As if George Lucas‘ 1999 Star Wars prequel wasn’t divisive enough, The Phantom Menace nearly ended on a complicated twist. Marking the 25th anniversary of Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, concept and storyboard artist Iain McCaig recently revealed an exchange between Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) and his mentor Qui-Gon Jinn (Liam Neeson)
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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 George Lucas pulled a mind-boggling Obi-Wan twist from The Phantom Menace
If you strike him down, Obi-Wan Kenobi will become more powerful than you could possibly imagine — and he might pass his name on in a confusing manner.
Thank Goodness George Lucas Cut a Planned Twist for Ewan McGregor's Obi-Wan
For a time, the older Jedi was named Obi-Wan and the younger Jedi was named Qui-Gon,” McCaig told StarWars.com. “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,
George Lucas Originally Envisioned a Jedi Twist to End The Phantom Menace
In a new interview, it's revealed the Star Wars creator originally considered flipping Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi.
George Lucas Originally Planned ‘Star Wars: Phantom Menace’ Twist Where Liam Neeson Was The Real Obi-Wan Kenobi
George Lucas originally had a bombshell different ending for 'Star Wars: The Phantom Menace', which would have upended the franchise lore.
Rey Skywalker's Name In The Rise Of Skywalker Paid Off The Phantom Menace's Wild Alternate Ending Twist, 20 Years Later
This surprising revelation about The Phantom Menace confirms that Rey Skywalker's controversial name change is in keeping with Star Wars tradition.
Apparently George Lucas originally wanted Liam Neeson to be the 'real' Obi-Wan Kenobi, with Ewan McGregor taking up the name after he died
In a new interview with former Industrial Light and Magic concept artist Iain McCaig from StarWars.com (via Variety), the ...
Obi-Wan and Qui-Gon Almost Switched Names in THE PHANTOM MENACE
Lucasfilm concept artist Ian McCaig reveals that Obi-Wan Kenobi and Qui-Gon Jinn were meant to switch names, up until the ...
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George Lucas' Biggest Career Regret Involves A 1986 Marvel Movie Flop
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Greg Hildebrandt, Famed ‘Star Wars,’ ‘Lord of the Rings’ and Marvel Artist, Dies at 85
He and his late twin brother, Tim, painted the famed “Style B” artwork for the U.K. release of the George Lucas classic.