There's been a whole lotta (deserved) hype around Ahmed's new Mandoverse character, Kelleran Beq. You know, the BAMF Jedi who saved Grogu from Operation: Knightfall (the attack on the Jedi Temple during Order 66)...

Kelleran Beq, nicknamed the "Sabered Hand," was a human male Jedi Master who served in the Jedi Order. He was often assisted by the protocol droid AD-3 and the astromech droid LX-R5, and served aboard the starship Athylia. In 22 BBY, Master Beq worked in the Jedi crèche, tending to the younglings of the temple. During Operation: Knightfall, Beq successfully escaped the Jedi Temple with the aid of sympathetic Royal Naboo Security Forces members, fleeing Coruscant with the youngling Grogu.

But, c'mon! Where's the love for the guy Ahmed played WHILE HE ALSO PLAYED (Darth) Jar Jar? Do you remember Achk Med-Beq, the conman?

Achk Med-Beq was a human, present in the Outlander Club on Coruscant and conversing with Ayy Vida and a purple Twi'lek, when Jedi Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker showed up in pursuit of the changeling assassin Zam Wesell. Med-Beq was a known associate of Dannl Faytonni, who also attended the club that night. By the time Kenobi and Skywalker were assisting Wesell at the back of the establishment, Med-Beq and Faytonni were patrolling the second floor of the Outlander conjuring.

But that's just "canon" so who cares? What about Legends...

Achk Med-Beq was the criminal partner of Dannl Faytonni. Med-Beq was probably the more ambitious and inventive of the two. Faytonni almost ended the partnership after an unsuccessful case concerning a spice mine. Med-Beq and Faytonni fled to Coruscant.

Eventually, the duo was imprisoned, but in 22 BBY they escaped from the CoCo Penitentiary via a laundry speeder, accompanied by another escapee, Llollulion. A detection message was sent, but the two crooks were once again active in the CoCo District. Faytonni had a sabacc party where the two could get uniforms of the Republic Judicial Forces. The two remained hidden for a time in the Outlander Club where female customers were lured away. When Zam Wesell was caught in the club, Med-Beq was mingling with the Twi'leks Lunae Minx and Ayy Vida. Med-Beq and Faytonni also became interested in the Swokes Swokes artist Oakie Dokes and asked Dokes to sponsor them in future projects. Faytonni was, as usual, very charming, but Dokes sensed danger. An advantage for both parties meant for a Swokes Swokes. Indeed, as much as "wretches." How this deal ended was not known.

Med-Beq also collaborated with the naive thief Magaloof. Together they snapped some business just Med-Beq lured Magaloof into a trap by convincing him to rob a jewelry store in CoCo Town. Magaloof the shop robbed empty but was restrained by Dannl Faytonni, who, disguised as Republic Officer, gave a sermon to the Leffingite. Magaloof hurried Med-Beq to inform him about the failed burglary, but Med-Beq had disappeared.

With the spoils in their possession, Faytonni and Med-Beq went forward. In 22 BBY the two were still fleeing the Senate Commandos and still wore uniforms of the Judicial Forces. Captain Dannl Faytonni and Lieutenant Med-Beq stole the J-type star skiff of Padmé Amidala in order to escape but failed because the ship was programmed to go to the Galactic Senate upon takeoff.

Achk Med-Beq striking a pose.

Alright, when I first heard the Darth Jar Jar theory I was a bit skeptical however, after seeing the evidence I became convinced. My personal theory is that Darth Jar Jar was Lucas' original idea, but that he had abandoned by Revenge of the Sith at the latest dueto the backlash against Jar Jar (I also unfortunately don't think there are any plans to make Darth Jar Jar cannon , I feel like Jar Jar being comic relief has been ingrained in fans' minds after all these years for that to happen). But, let's say hypothieticallly George Lucas decided to stick with the idea of Jar Jar as the secret main villain, how would have episodes 2 and 3 played out? Here are my main questions and beliefs .

Jar Jar's role: There is some debate about whether Jar Jar and Palpatine were co-conspirators or one worked with the other. My thoughts are this: since Jar Jar is supposed to be a counter to Yoda who is basically the head Jedi, it only makes sense for Jar Jar to be the Sith master and Palpatine his apprentice. The problem is , and this has used as the main evidence against the Darth Jar Jar theory is the Rule of Two, the idea that there can only be two Sith master and apprentice, which we see throughout the prequel and original trilogy. So then , how do we get around that? My thoughts are this, either Maul was tricked into beleiving he was a Sith apprentice or more likely, Jar Jar went against this rule, having two apprentices (one senior to the other)which would be a greater shock to the Jedi and the audience. I assume that Jar Jar, like in Phantom Menace would use his friendship with Anakin and Padme to manipulate their decisions.

When would the reveal occur?: Since the theory postulates that the Darth Jar Jar reveal would mirror the 'I am your father' moment, which occurred in the second installment of the original trilogy I believe it would occur during Attack of the Clones (since that is the second installment of the prequel trilogy). Also Lucas would need to give fans an explanation as to why he kept giving Jar Jar the spotlight after the backlash against him. But more importantly, how would the reveal happen? Would it be revealed just to the audience? Would someone get suspicious of Jar Jar, and then Jar Jar kill them, keeping his facade to the other characters? Or would he outright reveal himself as a Sith Lord ? I feel like it would be one of the first two, I believe Lucas would want to portray Jar Jar as a secret manipulator (also keeping the scene as Jar Jar swaying the Senate to give Palpatine emergency powers) like Palpatine but more obscure. Jar Jar would reveal himself as a Sith to the Jedi in episode 3 during Order 66 (probably sooner to Anakin).

How would the Clone Wars play out?: I assume they would still occur but most likely the Separatist leaders would be different. The Darth Jar Jar theory postulates that Dooku was created as Jar Jar's stand-in. However, if Dooku was never created who leads the Separatists? Perhaps Jar Jar will take on a new junior apprentice that would take the place of Dooku. Or maybe Dooku would just be a regular politician and not a former Jedi, however, it would make more sense if the Serperatists had some force-sensitive people like Ventress (who would need a master) to rival the Jedi.

Jar Jar's fate?: My main theory after Jar Jar reveals himself to the Jedi during Order 66, he duels his counterpart Yoda, then Palpatine ends Anakin/Vader to kill him in order in order to become the Sith master and secure power as Emperor (maybe Jar Jar foresaw that Palpatine was going to betray him, and was going to use Anakin against him, but Palpatine somehow beat him too it). Vader would seemingly kill Jar Jar, explaining why he didn't appear in the original trilogy. However, Jar Jar would then be revealed at having survived. Midqueal series would show him manipulating events behind the scenes during the time of the Empire, and th sequel trilogy would have him as the main villain (perhaps canonizing the Jar Jar is Snoke theory)

Let me know what you think about my questions, postulations, and own personal theories. I might write a episode 2 and 3 rewrite fan fiction featuring Darth Jar Jar!

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https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/star-wars-ahmed-best-jar-jar-binks-interview

Imo, this pretty much solidifies his character's involvement as a sith reveal even after DJJ had to take a back seat in episode 2 in being replaced by dooku.

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