10 More Deleted Star Wars Moments You Won't Believe Nearly Happened

As difficult as it may be to believe, easily one of the most memorable moments in all of Star Wars was once not even a part of a rather famous duel.

After aggressively swinging their lightsabers at each other in one of the most emotional clashes the franchise has ever produced, Anakin Skywalker stupidly attempts to get the better of an Obi-Wan Kenobi who had the high ground.

Sure enough, the soon-to-be cyborg was sliced up by his one-time Master and brother. However, it was recently revealed in Empire magazine (via Den of Geek) that this all-important fight initially didn't even boast any high ground drama.

Instead, as stunt coordinator Nick Gillard would explain in an interview for the magazine as it saluted 25 years of the prequels, Kenobi and Skywalker just both landed on the side of the lava flow at first before proceeding to fight right away. 

From here, 'The Chosen One' would disarm his former Master and grip his throat. And then, right when Anakin was on the verge of slicing off Kenobi's head, Obi-Wan used the Force to grab his lightsaber and defend the attack. But in the process of pulling his weapon to his hand to protect himself, he also ends up chopping through his old Padawan's arms and legs. Awkward.

Lucas ultimately got rid of that late struggle as the director felt he wanted something different, though, and that's what led to the legendary high ground exchange being born.

A world without Anakin being cut down after arrogantly trying it? According to Gillard, it was a whole lot closer than most fans realise.