Star Wars, George Lucas and 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'.
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 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.
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’ George Lucas Net Worth in 2024: How the Richest Hollywood Celebrity Made His Money
George Lucas's net worth of $8 billion that largely covers his global success from Star Wars franchise and Indiana Jones.
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' Original Star Wars Episodes 10-12 Movie Plans Explained
Long before the Skywalker saga came into fruition, George Lucas had plans for Episodes X-XII. Here's everything we know about those lost movies.
‘He’s not Obi-Wan, he’s Qui-Gon’: George Lucas Almost Changed Star Wars Entirely But the Scene Still Made the Final Cut
George Lucas planned a different twist to the ending of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace that would switch Obi-Wan's and Qui-Gon's roles.
George Lucas Nearly Retconned One of Star Wars’ Most Important Characters
While working on The Phanom Menace, George Lucas nearly retconned one of Star Wars' most important characters.
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 ...
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‘Music by John Williams’ Director Laurent Bouzereau on What He Learned About the Rock Star Film Composer
Laurent Bouzereau elaborates on how John Williams redefined orchestral film scoring with Steven Spielberg and George ...
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.
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George Lucas' Biggest Career Regret Involves A 1986 Marvel Movie Flop
A major motion picture based on a Marvel comic produced by George Lucas during the peak of his filmmaking career sounds like ...