An homage to the kidsвЂ™ cable game shows that dominated the air waves in the 1990s, right around the time Jar Jar Binks made his debut in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, the show is the brainchild of LucasfilmвЂ™s Scott Bromley, Steve Blank, and Mickey Capoferri. In reality, the sprawling obstacle course is laid out inside a Los Angeles, California, soundstage. вЂњItвЂ™s always been kids who have been my favorite Star Wars fans,вЂќ Best adds, вЂњand to be able to give back to kids is something special.вЂќ Still, cast and crew are exuberant on those occasions when challengers succeed, journeying to the Jedi Temple, conquering their fears, and avoiding the pitfalls of the dark side to ignite their lightsabers and emerge victorious. The premise is a unique construct that challenges players and fans watching at home with mind-bending memory games, but gently reinforces one of the most important Jedi lessons: Winning is nice, sure, but failure can be the greatest teacher. вЂњIt breaks down what you can do, and creates just a brand new world of possibilities out there.вЂќДЄs the first Star Wars-themed game show, Star Wars: Jedi Temple Challenge invites real kids to immerse themselves in the galaxy far, far away. вЂњI think whatвЂ™s the most important about the representation of someone like Kelleran Beq as far as being a person of color and the leader of this Temple - kind of like the Dean of Jedi - is it breaks down whatвЂ™s possible,вЂќ Best says. What really made me say yes was the fact that this was breaking new ground in the Star Wars universe.вЂќДЄnd heвЂ™s thrilled for what it means for young fans watching at home.

вЂњI never thought that I would be asked back, to be honest,вЂќ Best says of the casting call inviting him to help create the new role.

For Best, the opportunity was a surprise to be sure, but a welcome one.

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