Liam Neeson gets brutally honest about character’s ‘namby-pamby’ death scene

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4 Aug 2025 • 5:13 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Liam Neeson has criticised his character Qui-Gon Jinn's death scene in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, describing it as "namby-pamby".
  • The actor said he felt the death was not fitting for a Master Jedi, despite his overall positive experience filming the 1999 blockbuster.
  • Neeson reprised his role as a Force Ghost in the Obi-Wan Kenobi spin-off series, an experience he found enjoyable.
  • He also defended his co-star Ahmed Best, who faced criticism for his portrayal of Jar Jar Binks, calling him one of the funniest and most talented people he has worked with.
  • Neeson previously stated he was "proud" of The Phantom Menace and enjoyed playing a Jedi.

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