But it turns out that how this story began inThe Phantom Menacewas almost entirely different.

Pretty much allStar Warsfans are familiar with how that movie plays out.

Before filming began, McGregor and Neeson were originally meant to play opposite characters.

Qui-Gon Jinn (Liam Neeson), Anakin Skywalker (Jake Loyd), and Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) in Star Wars: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace

The older Jedi was named Obi-Wan and the younger Jedi was named Qui-Gon,McCaig toldStarWars.com.

At least, according to McCaig.

If the name change request didnt get stuck in bureaucratic hell first.

It might not be that different, but then again, who knows?