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Liam Neeson Calls His Phantom Menace Death ‘Namby-Pamby’

Neeson used the platform to revisit his brief Obi-Wan Kenobi cameo, recalling Lucas’s editing-first directing style.

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Star Wars Liam Neeson Qui Gon Jinn

Overview

  • In a GQ interview Neeson described his Qui-Gon Jinn death scene as undignified for a Jedi master and “a bit namby-pamby.”
  • He shared that he and Ewan McGregor improvised lightsaber hums on set until George Lucas assured them sound effects would be added in post.
  • Neeson revealed Lucas told him he prefers shaping scenes in the editing suite over directing actors during filming.
  • The actor reflected on his single-line return in Disney+’s Obi-Wan Kenobi series, calling the reunion with McGregor “sweet.”
  • His remarks come as Neeson promotes his new Naked Gun movie, blending reflections on his career with fresh franchise insights.