Star Wars Fan Discovers 'Hidden Character' in Revenge of the Sith's Anakin vs Obi-Wan Duel

05.03.2024 - 17:57 / gamerant.com / Anakin Skywalker / Obi Wan Kenobi / Hayden Christensen / Jerry Mackenzie

AStar Wars fan discovered a mysterious figure in the iconic Anakin vs. Obi-Wan Kenobi Mustafar duel scene from Revenge of the Sith.

Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith's climactic lightsaber duel on the lava planet has been the subject of countless discussions, analyses, and tributes since the movie's release in 2005. Fans and critics alike have praised the scene for its emotional intensity, stunning visual effects, and exceptional performances by Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen. The battle is also regarded as one of the most memorable moments in the Star Wars prequel trilogy, and it is no wonder that fans continue to analyze it.

Reddit user itsjustmonty_ recently discovered a mistake while analyzing the Mustafar lightsaber duel scene frame by frame. The eagle-eyedStar Wars fan spotted a mysterious face visible over Anakin's left shoulder at exactly 1:59:03:21 in the film, a detail that had gone unnoticed by countless viewers since the movie's release. The user shared the findings on the subreddit r/StarWars, expressing surprise and amusement at the «hidden character's» presence, speculating that it might be a random editor's joke.

Itsjustmonty_ also offered another potential explanation for the presence of the mysterious face, suggesting that it might result from glare on the shot during the compositing process. The user theorized that the glare was inadvertently cut out along with the bluescreen, and the entire shot was developed, including elements that were never intended to be visible. The post further noted that theStar Wars: Revenge of the Sith scene was likely filmed on a platform to accommodate the camera motion and the actors' jumps, and the hidden character could be a member of the stunt crew, possibly McGregor's stunt double, Nash Edgerton, standing by to ensure the actors' safety.

The Mustafar duel scene in Revenge of the Sith is a pivotal moment in the Star Wars saga, showcasing the epic confrontation between Anakin Skywalker, now Darth Vader, and his former master and friend, Obi-Wan Kenobi. The duel begins on a narrow catwalk above a sea of lava, with Vader and Obi-Wan exchanging powerful blows and Force abilities. The battle continues inside the Separatist command center, where the former friends clash amidst the crumbling infrastructure and the bodies of the slain Separatist leaders. The duel finally ends on a precarious platform floating on the molten lava. In a moment of hubris, Vader attempts to leap over Obi-Wan to gain the high ground, but the Jedi Master severs his former apprentice's legs and left arm with a swift strike of his lightsaber.

The presence of this mysterious figure in the scene is similar to the «Jeans Guy» from The Mandalorian season 2. In that instance, a crew member