Who is Liam Neeson in Star Wars?

Liam Neeson played Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn in the 1999 film Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace, while Andrew Lawden served as his stunt double. Ewan McGregor, the actor who played Obi-Wan Kenobi in the prequel trilogy, has said that he enjoyed working with Neeson.

Was Liam Neeson in Obi-Wan Kenobi?

Liam Neeson Returned as Qui-Gon in ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ to Pay Homage to George Lucas. In the months leading up to the premiere of this year’s Obi-Wan Kenobi series, fans wondered if any other characters from the prequel trilogy or The Clone Wars could make an appearance in the show.

Which Jedi is Liam Neeson?

This anthology series is focused on two Jedi: Ahsoka Tano and Count Dooku. Along with Dooku will be his padawan, Qui-Gon Jinn. Liam Neeson will be reprising his role as Qui-Gon.

Why is Liam Neeson not in Star Wars?

He told Entertainment Tonight in 2020 that he wasn’t interested in being in any more Star Wars projects after his turn in The Phantom Menace for the simple reasons that he did not really enjoy science fiction and wanted to explore new experiences instead.

Will Qui-Gon be in Kenobi?

[This story contains spoilers for Obi-Wan Kenobi.] Qui-Gon Jinn has returned. Star Wars fans were floored on Wednesday when Liam Neeson made his return to a galaxy far, far away in the series finale of Obi-Wan Kenobi on Disney+.

Who trained Anakin Skywalker?

Qui-Gon fell in battle to the Sith Lord Darth Maul, and with his dying wish, asked Obi-Wan to train the boy. The Jedi Council agreed, and Anakin was accepted into the Order as Obi-Wan’s apprentice.