Jar Jar Binks Will Not Be In The Disney+ ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Series

Early last year, a rumor surfaced that Jar Jar Binks, notorious Gungan military commander and politician and arguably the most hated character inStar Wars, would be making his illustrious return to the galaxy far, far away in theObi-Wan KenobiTV series. Jar Jar, after all, was instrumental in the fall of the Republic and was a frequent companion of Obi-Wan and co. throughout the prequels. But contrary to reports of Jar Jar’s return, and rumors that a new bushy beard that would accompany him, it seems that the Gungan will not be making an appearance in Disney+‘sObi-Wan Kenobi.

ActorAhmed Best, who portrayed Jar Jar Binks throughout theStar Warsprequel films, confirmed that he will not make an appearance in the Disney+Obi-Wan Kenobiseries.

“Thanks for the love, but I will not be in this series,” Best said. “As much as I would’ve loved to be a part of it. But I’m ecstatic to see folks who I love dearly back together doing great things.”

Thanks for the love, but I will not be in this series. As much as I would’ve loved to be a part of it. But I’m ecstatic to see folks who I love dearly back together doing great things.https://t.co/5bzLq9yslh

— Ahmed BEst (@ahmedbest)August 05, 2025

This shuts down the rumors flying around in January last year thata bearded Jar Jar Binkswould pop up inObi-Wan Kenobi, “to reflect where he’s been and what his life has been like since they were all deceived by a great lie that ushered in the first Galactic Empire.” While it’s possible that Best is lying to preserve those heavily guarded Lucasfilm secrets, or that Jar Jar could be played by another actor, this appears to be a pretty cut-and-dry denial.

However, it’s not surprising that Best wouldn’t want to return to the role that earned him so much ire. Best struggled with depression for years thanks to an onslaught of negative treatment from “fans” who harassed him for his portrayal of Jar Jar Binks. However, the actor has already been welcomed back into theStar Warsfamilyas the host of a game show calledStar Wars: Jedi Temple Challengeand appears to harbor no ill will toward the franchise,repostingLucasfilm’s picture with theObi-Wan Kenobicast announcementand congratulating the crew.

In the end, whatever that Gungan has been up to in the 10 years sinceRevenge of the Sithis probably best left a mystery. Maybe he’s just living his best Gungan life, eating succulent skewered frogs and wandering into political crises.

Obi-Wan KenobistarsEwan McGregoras the Jedi Master and is written byJoby Haroldand directed byDeborah Chow.