Liam Neeson heading back to Star Wars?

Liam Neeson has let slip he may return in Star Wars Episode 2.

Neeson played Jedi Knight Qui Gon Jinn in Episode 1: The Phantom Menace.

But the character was killed by Darth Maul.

Neeson tells www.foxnews.com: "I'm not supposed to say anything, but let's face it, Jedi knights never die."

Attack Of The Clones is due to be released in May.