Recasting Star Wars_

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Viewed as a maverick Jedi, Qui-Gon Jinn was willing to learn from other Force traditions - and some of those lessons taught him how to retain his consciousness after death, becoming the first Force Ghost. Qui-Gon discovered Anakin Skywalker on Tatooine, recognizing him as the Chosen One, and swore to train the boy. This oath was passed to Qui-Gon's apprentice, Obi-Wan Kenobi, after Qui-Gon was killed by Darth Maul. He remained influential from beyond the veil, however, teaching others how to follow in his Force Ghost footsteps.

Neeson did such a good job of portraying Qui-Gon that he's almost synonymous with the role, making recasting him difficult. Luckily, one actor is perfect for the task: Keanu Reeves. Some of his earlier work, like Parenthood and Constantine, showed that Reeves can perfectly capture Qui-Gon's rebellious spirit. Reeves' more recent work in the Matrix and John Wick franchises has also proven that he has more than enough action skills to make the Duel of the Fates as iconic now as it was in 1999. As an added bonus, Reeves' current style of having long hair and a beard makes him closely resemble Neeson at the time.