Star Wars Vet Says Obi-Wan Kenobi Finale Cameo Was Out of 'Respect for George Lucas — Plus, Ewan Is a Pal' - TVLine

From early on in the first episode, Obi-Wan Kenobi‘s title character was seen trying to commune with Qui-Gon Jinn, the Jedi Master under whom he trained as in the first prequel trilogy movie, Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace.

“Well, took you look enough,” scoffed the late Jedi Master, played again by Liam Neeson.

You just were not ready to see.” Qui-Gon then nudged Obi-Wan to follow him, saying, “Come on, we’ve got a ways to go….”?

Neeson originated the role of Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn in The Phantom Menace, and also voiced the character in episodes of Star Wars: The Clone Wars and as part of an audio montage in Star Wars: Episode IX — The Rise of Skywalker.

“I certainly didn’t want anyone else playing Qui-Gon Jinn, and I wanted to show my respect for [Star Wars creator] George [Lucas] and that mythical world that he created

But dare we hope to see him play Qui-Gon any further, if Obi-Wan gets a Season 2