You can watch the episode in the video player above or keep reading to see what the cast and crew had to say. They explain why the fight had to be so spectacular and point out some cool details they put in the fight, and McGregor makes a bold statement that many are likely to agree with. The fan-favorite fight from The Phantom Menace saw Jedi duo Obi-Wan Kenobi and Qui-Gon Jinn take on the Sith assassin Darth Maul in a two-on-one fight for the ages.
In this episode, Obi-Wan Kenobi actor Ewan McGregor, VFX Supervisor John Knoll, and Stunt Coordinator/Fight Choreographer Nick Gillard reflect on the crown jewel of the Skywalker Saga's lightsaber fights, known as the Duel of the Fates. They share behind-the-scenes stories, offer insightful commentary, and even toss in some trivia you might not have known. Each episode of Star Wars: Breaking Down the Duels will focus on one of the many lightsaber fights as we catch up with the cast and crew members that created them. With Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker wrapping up the nine-movie Skywalker Saga, IGN is celebrating the occasion by looking back at one of our favorite parts of the franchise: the iconic lightsaber duels.
