There are popular franchises, and then there’s Star Wars. Generations grew up on the galaxy far far away, resulting in a massive fanbase of passionate moviegoers. But much like The Force, that passion can have a darkside, as fans aren’t shy about sharing their critical thoughts. Jar Jar Binks actor Ahmed Best knows this all too well, as he faced a ton of backlash after the release of The Phantom Menace. And Best recently spoke about possibly reprising his role, and whether he thinks Jar Jar needs a “redemption.” Let’s break it all down.
In the years since Star Wars: The Phantom Menace arrived in theaters, Ahmed Best has been open about how difficult it was to face the fan backlash, and the mental health issues and suicide ideation that he struggles with as a result. He recently spoke to The Guardian about all things Star Wars, where he was asked about possibly playing Jar Jar again. While he’s not opposed to playing the Gungan, he seems more excited about Kelleren Beq, the Jedi character he debuted during a flashback in The Mandalorian. In his words:
