Liam Neeson Says Star Wars Has Become Too Diluted, Lost Mystery and Magic
There is nothing that many Star Wars fans would like more, than to see Liam Neeson return in some capacity to his iconic role of Jedi master Qui-Gon Jinn.
The actor briefly reprised his role in 2022s Obi-Wan Kenobi, marking the first time that Neeson appeared in a galaxy far, far, away since his character met his untimely demise at the hand’s of Darth Maul in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace.
A New Hope
Last year, Neeson seemed amicable to returning to the Star Wars universe, on the condition that it was in a movie.
“Oh, I think so, yeah, yeah, yeah, I think so…if it was a film.” Neeson told Comicbook.com last year “Yeah, I’m a bit of a snob when it comes to TV, I must admit. I just like the big screen, you know? Qui-Gon, I can’t believe it’s 24 years since we made ‘The Phantom Menace,’ I just cannot believe where the time has gone. It was a terrific experience, shooting that film in London.”
A Change of Heart
While last year’s comments gave fans hope that they could see Qui-Gon again, since that time, Neeson seems to have soured on the idea. Early this year, Neeson briefly dismissed the idea outright.
During his appearance on “What What Happens Live!”, Neeson explained that he felt franchise was becoming too diluted and he had lost interest in returning.
“No, I’m not,” Neeson said when asked if he’s interested in returning. “There’s so many spinoffs of ‘Star Wars.’ It’s diluting it to me, and it’s taken away the mystery and the magic in a weird way.”
While the Star Wars universe has certainly expanded in all kinds of directions, I’m not sure that film releases are not a cultural event.
Nevertheless, it does not seem like we will be seeing Liam Neeson donning his Jedi robe anytime soon.
Watch the Interview
If you want to see Liam Neeson’s full answer to the Star Wars question- here you go!
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