Thanks to some extra Jedi food rations provided by Qui-Gon Jinn (via a belt pod, in a deleted moment from when he meets Shmi Skywalker for the first time), our heroes sit down to discuss their current situation and future steps, of which Anakin crafts a bold idea to help the group win money for the hyperdrive generator- by taking part in his own unique pod racing vehicle at the next day's immense Boonta Eve event. In the meantime, Jar Jar, oblivious to the conversation, is once more interested in his favourite subject; food, and showcasing his unique way of getting it!
"It was really bizarre. It was like George (Lucas) was playing this big joke on all of us. The dinner scene that we did with Jar Jar we'd do with Ahmed in there and then with Ahmed out. So, we'd sit there and Liam, who is this great, distinguished actor, would be catching an imaginary tongue, and it was so bizarre to see. "
Natalie Portman - Starburst magazine interview - 1999
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| Ahmed Best filming the scene. |
It is in this dinner chat that Anakin's observations of Qui-Gon Jinn being a Jedi Knight are confirmed, as is the boy's continuing unique abilities linked to the Force.
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| Jar Jar isn't used to handling utensils, as seen in this unused filmed moment. |
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| Lucas and cast work with Jake Lloyd, who is worried about how to say 'Coruscant'. |
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