Warning: This article contains spoilers from LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy.Ahmed Best gives a heartfelt acknowledgment of Jar Jar Binks' exciting return in theLEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxyminiseries. Best first played Jar Jar inThe Phantom Menace, with the character proving to be divisive following the debut of the long-awaitedStar Warsprequel in 1999. Fan theories later emerged that Jar Jar wasa secret Sith Lord, which is brought to life decades later as Best voices Darth Jar Jar inRebuild the Galaxy.
On Instagram,Bestcommemorated his 25-year journey of playing Jar Jar, including the newest version inRebuild the Galaxy, and hinted at more to come. Check out Best’s post below:
While holding up a LEGO minifigure of Darth Jar Jar wielding a double-sided red lightsaber, Best shared that: “Me and this guy have been through a lot together. I really love what we’ve been through, where we are and where we’re going.“He also encourages audiences to watchRebuild the Galaxy, where they can see Darth Jar Jar in his full glory.
What Jar Jar’s Return Means For Star Wars
It Goes Beyond The Stories Being Told
Jar Jar’sRebuild the Galaxyreturn does not have any impact onStar Warscanon asLEGO Star Warsis considered non-canonical. The greater significance of Darth Jar Jar’s return isBest’s ongoing healing relationship withStar Wars. The divisive reception to Jar Jar inThe Phantom Menaceled to Best facing horrific backlash for years. The reactions to Jar Jar finally began to change as the generation who grew up with the prequels became adults and Best received a standing ovation atStar WarsCelebration 2019.
Ahmed Best’s journey withStar Warsis chronicled inThe Redemption of Jar Jar Binkspodcast.
Best’s relationship with the franchise continued to change for the better by playingJedi Master Kelleran Beqas the host of the non-canonical children’s game show,Star Wars: Jedi Temple Challenge. He later reprised the role for Beq’s triumphant canon debut inThe Mandalorianseason 3, with flashbacks revealing that Beq was the one to save Grogu during Order 66.Seeing Best get to show his face onscreen as a hero living up to his nickname as"the Sabered Hand"was a widely celebrated moment, and the celebration continues with Best returning again, this time as Darth Jar Jar.
Is Ahmed Best Teasing More From Rebuild The Galaxy?
Ahmed Best Could Return To Voice Darth Jar Jar Or A Different Character
Best’s comment that “I really love what we’ve been through, where we are and where we’re going"may tease that Darth Jar Jar’s story is not yet over.Rebuild the Galaxy’s ending sets up more adventures to come for Sig Greebling and the other characters. While Darth Jar Jar is seemingly crushed when Jedi Bob uses the Force to drop a LEGO structure on him, the story’sincredible Force powersprovide limitless potential for the character to return.
A new galaxy could also be created in a future season ofLEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy. This couldonce again rewrite everything that has already happened, giving Best an opportunity to voice Darth Jar Jar, another version of Jar Jar, Kelleran Beq, or another character entirely. Regardless,it is heartwarming for Best to be celebrated and integral to the franchise again.
LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy
Cast
In a galaxy far, far away, familiar heroes and villains return in LEGO form to embark on a thrilling adventure to restore balance to the universe. As the remnants of the Empire threaten the fragile peace, a group of courageous rebels, including iconic characters like Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and Han Solo, join forces with new allies to rebuild what was lost. Utilizing their wit, bravery, and the unique humor of the LEGO universe, they face off against formidable foes, uncover hidden secrets, and forge unexpected alliances.
