In a recent interview with Empire Magazine, producer Rick McCallum shed light on a long-debated question among Star Wars fans: Why did Obi-Wan Kenobi leave Anakin Skywalker for dead on the volcanic planet Mustafar in Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith? The iconic duel between the two friends-turned-enemies marked a turning point in the Star Wars saga, as Anakin's fall to the dark side was cemented. Yet, despite the opportunity to eliminate the newly transformed Darth Vader, Obi-Wan chose to spare his life.
According to McCallum, Obi-Wan made the decision to leave Anakin because he truly believed he was going to die. The injuries inflicted on Anakin were severe, with Obi-Wan cutting off his remaining organic limbs and witnessing his body go up in flames. The Chosen One's survival was only possible due to the intervention of Emperor Palpatine, who went to great lengths to save him. By fitting Anakin with cybernetics and the iconic Darth Vader suit, Palpatine transformed him into the Sith Lord we came to know.
