“Star Wars” artist reveals George Lucas pulled a mind-boggling Obi-Wan twist from “The Phantom Menace”
The name change-up supposedly clarifies a detail from Alec Guinness' version of the character — but does it make sense?
STAR WARS: THE PHANTOM MEANCE Originally Included a Wild Obi-Wan Kenobi Twist That Would've Changed Things
The Phantom Menace originally included a major twist for the character Obi-Wan Kenobi, and it would’ve been wild! It also would’ve changed the the way we watched the rest of the films in the franchise.
Qui-Gon and Obi-Wan Almost Had Their Names Swapped in The Phantom Menace, but George Lucas Changed It
A Star Wars artist revealed a last-minute change George Lucas made to The Phantom Menace that would have pretty significant implications for the Obi-Wan Kenobi we know today. Concept and storyboard artist Iain McCaig gave a wide-ranging interview to StarWars.
George Lucas Cut a Bombshell ‘Star Wars’ Twist From ‘Phantom Menace’: Liam Neeson Was Going to Play the Real Obi-Wan Kenobi Who Died
“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: The Obi-Wan Kenobi revelation that would have altered entire franchise
A shocking Star Wars revelation has surfaced that will change the way you watch Obi-Wan Kenobi’s introduction to the franchise. Obi-Wan Kenobi was played by Sir Alec Guinness in the original trilogy,
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If Obi-Wan Kenobi Season 2 Happens, We Know Which Mystery Story Needs to Finally Be Told
Ewan McGregor gave Star Wars fans renewed hope for a second season of Obi-Wan Kenobi, revealing that Lucasfilm is currently “exploring” options for a potential Season 2. That doesn’t ...
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Obi-Wan Kenobi Season 2 Is the Perfect Chance to Fix a Return of the Jedi Plot Hole
When the not-so-old Ben Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) met young Luke Skywalker (Grant Feely) in the final episode of Obi-Wan Kenobi in 2022, the Disney+ series ended with a kind of mic drop.
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Ewan McGregor Wants Obi-Wan Kenobi Season 2 to Go Back to the Clone Wars
Obi-Wan Kenobi star Ewan McGregor is still hopeful for a second season of the Star Wars series — and he knows at least one part of the Star Wars universe he wants to explore. During an ...
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Star Wars May Finally Fill in a Major Canon Gap For One Iconic Jedi
There’s an entire generation of Star Wars fans who recognize Ewan McGregor as the definitive Obi-Wan Kenobi. The actor wasn’t the first to play the role, but after appearing in all three ...
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Obi-Wan Kenobi Season 2 Update Given, Ewan McGregor Wants More Anakin Skywalker Flashbacks
Ewan McGregor has given an update about a potential Obi-Wan Kenobi Season 2. Obi-Wan Kenobi premiered on Disney+ in May 2022. The six-episode series, which is set after the events of ...
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Your Regular Reminder That Ewan McGregor Would Love to Do More Obi-Wan Kenobi
Ahsoka is the obvious title to think about—unless you’re Ewan McGregor, chief spokesperson for more Obi-Wan Kenobi. If McGregor poking the universe to consider bringing back the Disney+ series ...
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Ewan McGregor Says Disney & Lucasfilm Are “Exploring” Ideas For ‘Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Season 2
Ewan McGregor is keeping hopes alive about a potential second season for the Star Wars series Obi-Wan Kenobi. During an appearance at L.A. Comic-Con, the actor hinted that Disney and Lucasfilm ...