Phantom Menace Easter Egg
The Phantom Menace contains a secret easter egg many fans missed for years a hidden image of George Lucas. This page shows this fun discovery within the movie background visuals. It is in a scene set in Theed palace. Matte painter Jett Green included Lucas face in a painted plaque. Even George Lucas himself gave approval for this sneaky addition to the film. Discover where to look and how to spot this movie secret in Star Wars Episode I.
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| Hidden George Lucas Cameo | A hidden cameo of George Lucas was added to Phantom Menace by a matte painter without most viewers noticing. |
| Matte Painting Easter Egg | The cameo exists as part of a matte painting used to extend the set of the Theed palace in the movie. |
| Location in Theed Palace Scene | The easter egg is in the background of a Theed palace hallway scene in Star Wars Episode I. |
| Approved by George Lucas | George Lucas saw the added cameo and approved its inclusion in the final film. |
| Discovered Recently After Years | This specific easter egg location was confirmed and revealed many years after Phantom Menace release. |
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Mind-Blowing Phantom Menace Secret: George Lucas's Hidden Cameo Finally Revealed After Decades!
Did you know George Lucas has a secret cameo in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace? Find out where to spot this hidden easter egg and the funny story behind it on MoviesMoly!
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Question 1: What is the Phantom Menace Easter Egg about?
Answer 1: It is a hidden cameo image of George Lucas face placed within a matte painting in The Phantom Menace movie.
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Question 2: Where can I find the Easter Egg in the movie?
Answer 2: Look in the Theed palace hallway scene around 1 hour 58 minutes and 17 seconds into Star Wars: The Phantom Menace.
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Question 3: Who added George Lucas to the movie as an easter egg?
Answer 3: Matte painter Caroleen Jett Green added his face to a plaque within a background painting.
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Question 4: Did George Lucas know about the easter egg before release?
Answer 4: No Jett Green added it without asking first. George Lucas approved it when it was shown to him during production.
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Question 5: Is the George Lucas cameo easy to spot?
Answer 5: No it is very subtle and small in the background. It needs a close look on a high quality video copy to be visible.
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Question 6: Has this easter egg been public knowledge for long?
Answer 6: No the specific location was only recently confirmed. Though rumors of a Lucas cameo existed before.
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Question 7: Why was George Lucas face added as a hidden easter egg?
Answer 7: Jett Green thought it would be a fun and cool addition to the background matte painting in the film.
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Question 8: Was this George Lucas only cameo in Star Wars films?
Answer 8: No he had a more visible cameo as Baron Papanoida in Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith.