Alternate Obi-Wan Kenobi Role Revealed

A significant revelation has emerged regarding the character of Obi-Wan Kenobi in the Star Wars franchise, particularly related to his role in 'The Phantom Menace'. Iain McCaig, a concept artist for the series, disclosed that the original script intended for Qui-Gon Jinn, played by Liam Neeson, to be Obi-Wan's character, while Ewan McGregor was to portray Qui-Gon. This twist would have seen Obi-Wan killed by Darth Maul, leading Qui-Gon to adopt his master's name, making Obi-Wan's introduction in 'A New Hope' more poignant. McCaig noted that this change would have reshaped the narrative connection between the prequels and original trilogy, enhancing emotional moments such as Obi-Wan's introduction to Luke Skywalker. Ultimately, George Lucas altered this plot point just before filming, leaving fans to wonder how differently the saga would have unfolded. The discussion comes in celebration of 'The Phantom Menace' reaching its 25th anniversary.