Liam Neeson, who played Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn in Star Wars: Episode 1 – The Phantom Menace, has expressed his dissatisfaction with the way his character died. In a recent interview with GQ, Neeson referred to his death as “a bit silly” for a Jedi Master of his status. “I fell into that, ‘Oh, I’m going for your face, no, I’m going for your stomach. Oh, you got me,’ please! Hardly a Jedi Master,” the actor commented, hinting at some disappointment about how his character was portrayed in one of the franchise’s most memorable sequences.
A bit of a clumsy Jedi master
Despite his reservations, Neeson fondly recalled his brief return as Qui-Gon in the Disney Plus series Obi-Wan Kenobi, where he had the opportunity to share the scene again with Ewan McGregor, who played his padawan. “It was nice to recreate that and be with Ewan after 18 or 20 years,” he added. However, Neeson also admitted that he has “lost track” of the franchise, raising doubts about whether he will appear as Qui-Gon in future projects.
Regarding the future of the saga, several upcoming releases in the Star Wars universe have been announced, such as The Mandalorian & Grogu, which will premiere on May 22, 2026, and a movie starring Ryan Gosling, scheduled for 2027. Additionally, Daisy Ridley is expected to return as Rey in another film that is also in development. For Star Wars fans, these announcements are a reason to be excited, although the evolution of the story and Neeson’s involvement as Qui-Gon remains uncertain.
