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entertainment2 years ago

The Mandalorian's Unexpected Rescuer: Ahmed Best's Return as Kelleran Beq.

Ahmed Best, who played Jar Jar Binks in the Star Wars prequels, discusses his return to the franchise as Kelleran Beq in The Mandalorian. Best collaborated with the show's creators on the character's look and backstory, and developed his own fighting technique for the role. He also developed his own view of the Force for Kelleran, and how he experiences it. Best hopes that viewers will be invested in Kelleran's story and wants to continue contributing to the Star Wars universe in multiple mediums.

entertainment2 years ago

Uncovering Easter Eggs and Surprises in The Mandalorian Season 3, Episode 4.

The latest episode of The Mandalorian is packed with Easter eggs, including a rare glimpse into Grogu's past and a surprise cameo from Ahmed Best. The episode sees Din Djarin and Bo-Katan rescuing a kidnapped child while Grogu has a flashback to the night of Order 66. The episode also features references to Mandalorian Battle Circles, wrist dart launchers, and the peaks of Kyrimorut. The episode ends with a nod to The Phantom Menace's "There's always a bigger fish" line.

entertainment2 years ago

"The Mandalorian" Reveals Grogu's Past and Surprising Cameo in Season 3 Episode 4.

The fourth episode of "The Mandalorian" featured a flashback of Baby Yoda's escape from the Jedi Temple during Order 66, with Ahmed Best making a special cameo as the Jedi who rescued him. Best, who voiced Jar Jar Binks in the "Star Wars" prequels, has faced media backlash and suicidal thoughts in the past. The episode also explored Mandalore's warrior culture and addressed the mystery of how they eat without removing their helmets.

entertainment2 years ago

Unraveling the Mystery of Ahmed Best's Kelleran Beq in The Mandalorian.

Ahmed Best, known for his role as Jar Jar Binks in the Star Wars prequel trilogy, returned to the Star Wars universe as Kelleran Beq in The Mandalorian. Beq is a member of the Jedi Order who saved Grogu from the clones during the execution of Order 66. Best also introduced Beq as a live-action character in the children's game show Star Wars: Jedi Temple Challenge.

entertainment2 years ago

"The Mandalorian Season 3 Episode 4: Jedi Cameo and Grogu's Past Revealed"

The latest episode of The Mandalorian featured a surprise cameo from Ahmed Best, who played Jar Jar Binks in the Star Wars prequel trilogy, as Jedi Master Kelleran Beq. What's even more surprising is that Beq originated as the host of the Nickelodeon-style game show Jedi Temple Challenge, which streamed on the Star Wars Kids YouTube channel in 2020. This marks the first time Beq has been used in any capacity outside of the game show, and his appearance on The Mandalorian is a testament to the deep-cut references and characters that the Star Wars franchise is willing to bring into its canon.

entertainment2 years ago

Grogu's Past and Jedi Return in 'The Mandalorian' Season 3 Episode 4 Review

In the latest episode of "The Mandalorian," it is revealed that Jedi Master Kelleran Beq, played by Ahmed Best (known for his role as Jar Jar Binks), rescued Grogu during Order 66. Beq defended Grogu from clone troopers and escaped with him on a ship. This makes Beq the latest Jedi to survive Order 66. The episode also shows Grogu's decision to follow the Way of the Mand'alor instead of becoming a Jedi.