However, during development, concept and storyboard artist Iain McCaig revealed Lucas had another idea.
Its interesting how things evolve, McCaig said in an extended interview withthe officialStar Warswebsite.
For a time, theolderJedi was named Obi-Wan and theyoungerJedi was named Qui-Gon.
“Anakin Skywalker, meet my apprentice, Qui-Gon Jinn.” “You’re a Jedi too? Pleased to meet you.“Image: Lucasfilm
Now thats a name Ive not heard…. Because hes not Obi-Wan, hes Qui-Gon.
And right at the end, George changed it.
If Alec Guinness was originally Qui-Gon, it might make that early moment inA New Hopeplay a bit better.
Oh, right, that wasnt my real name, etc.
But the later moment between Obi-Wan and Darth Vader on the Death Star wouldve made less sense.
It just muddles things up.
Flipping the characters does, however, make for a more interesting version ofThe Phantom Menacethough.
Imagine watching the movie and seeing Obi-Wan die.
Everyone wouldve been shocked.
But, ultimately, making the change certainly feels like the right move.
But also, let us know what you think about this.
Did Lucas make the right choice?
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