Ahmed Best has finally stepped into the light of Star Wars outside of his iconic character of Jar Jar Binks. The latest episode of The Mandalorian saw Best debut as Kelleran Beq, the rescuer of Grogu. The moment was exceptionally loved by fans both within the cast and crew members and outside. Although he has been part of the franchise since 1997, the series marked a big moment for the actor.
Jar Jar was not a character that many fans loved, but that all changed when Best stepped in as Kelleran Beq. Now fans cannot wait to see more of him and are patiently waiting for any future episodes or perhaps even a spin-off to carry on with his story outside of Jar Jar Binks.
Ahmed Best Thinks A Spin-Off Of Kelleran Beq Is Possible After The Mandalorian
Ahmed Best talked about how his experience had been while stepping into the world of Star Wars once again after so long. While he may have played a part in the franchise here and there, it was not until now that his face was finally on-screen. Kelleran Beq debuted in Pedro Pascal’s The Mandalorian as the actor talked about how fascinated he was by Jon Favreau’s idea.
“Now, coming back, being in The Mandalorian, part of me doesn’t want to let it go. In The Phantom Menace days, you had to let it go. It was just George doing it. Now, you can do it for a while. You can tell stories in Star Wars and have them be in multiple mediums. As a writer, as a director now, as a teacher now, there is so much more that I want to do that this universe is perfect for, that I don’t want this to be the end of legacy. I don’t want this to be the end of the story. I want this to be the beginning, and a new beginning. Especially through Kelleran Beq.”
He hopes to see the character continue on even after The Mandalorian comes to an end. His vision looks into a spin-off that could explore the character of Kelleran Beq. From being hired by George Lucas to becoming a part of Favreau’s creation, his journey has been enigmatic, to say the least.
Fans Support Ahmed Best Wanting A Spin-Off For Kelleran Beq
Upon learning that a spin-off can be made for Ahmed Best’s character, fans fully support the idea. They are asking to see the return of Jar Jar Binks despite the public not taking him well initially. The hype has only increased and they are extremely happy to see Best succeed within the franchise that first lifted his career.
If the possibility of a spin-off does become stronger, then it would also be the perfect opportunity to see Best continue as the character who might just become a major iconic character within the franchise. Whether it be Jar Jar Binks or Kelleran Beq, fans cannot wait until they can explore Best’s story more.
The Mandalorian is now streaming on Disney+.
Source: Starwars.com
