Alright, Star Wars fans, let’s talk about something that’s long overdue. We all know Attack of the Clones gave us some of the most iconic moments in the Star Wars saga (for better or worse).
The big question is: What would it be like if George Lucas released an “Inappropriate Cut” of Attack of the Clones?
Wait—what? Yes, you heard that right. The idea of an “Inappropriate Cut” actually comes from none other than Natalie Portman herself.
In a hilarious revelation, Portman once shared that during the famous romantic Naboo scenes with Anakin Skywalker, Lucas allowed her and Hayden Christensen to improvise their dialogue, which, as she put it, “got inappropriate very quickly.”
What Exactly Happened?
During an interview discussing the behind-the-scenes moments of Attack of the Clones, Natalie Portman revealed a little-known detail that sent Star Wars fans’ imaginations into overdrive.
She mentioned that George Lucas wasn’t entirely satisfied with the dialogue he had written for the Naboo scenes between Padmé and Anakin, so he gave her and Hayden Christensen the freedom to improvise their lines.
According to Portman, “I don’t think George [Lucas] was satisfied with the dialogue he had written, because he told Hayden and me to just improvise — which was amusing, because it got inappropriate, very quickly.”
You can find this quote in The Best of Star Wars Insider Volume 8: Saga Begins, and it gives fans an intriguing peek into the fun, off-script moments we never got to see on-screen.
Now, we’ve all seen the infamous picnic scene where Padmé and Anakin share an awkward, if romantic, moment, but after learning about the improvisation, fans couldn’t help but wonder: What exactly was said that got too inappropriate for Star Wars?
Soon after this revelation made its rounds on Reddit, the demand for Lucasfilm to release the “inappropriate cut” began.
Fans on the platform humorously speculated about what kind of dialogue might have caused the sudden shift in direction.
One user, TheOzman79, quipped, “I’m like sand, baby. I’m rough and I get everywhere,” referencing Anakin’s infamous sand line.
Another, VikingAethelwulf, suggested, “Nice Naboobies,” while MrStrings2006 chimed in with, “Is that a lightsaber in your pocket?”
As one fan on Reddit hilariously put it, “More inappropriate than Episode 4’s ‘Wedge, pull out, you’re not doing any good back there’?” Probably not, but who wouldn’t love to find out?
While we may never know the actual lines that were improvised, this playful speculation adds another layer of humor to the already awkwardly charming romance between Anakin and Padmé.
In the end, it’s fun to imagine what might’ve happened in an alternate version of Attack of the Clones, where the characters weren’t limited by their family-friendly scripts. Maybe one day, we’ll get to see those bloopers or deleted scenes!