Star Wars fans know Best as Jar Jar Binks, a role that wasn’t exactly well-received by audiences.The backlash Best earned from playing Jar Jar was so intense it nearly drove him to suicide, but he thankfully recovered.

(Lucasfilm) Ahmed Best's comeback is officially in hyperdrive.. Ahmed Best would play be prepared to play Jar Jar Binks again in a 'Star Wars' project. Ahmed Best and friends in 'Star Wars: Jedi Temple Challenge'. Today, Best re-introduced himself as Master Kelleran Beq to ABC News’ Clayton Sandell. Ahmed Best’s new Jedi character in Star Wars: Jedi Temple Challenge was inspired by Obi-Wan Kenobi and Yoda. Most fans know Ahmed Best for his work as Jar Jar Binks in Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. Ahmed Best, the Egyptian-American actor who portrayed the divisive character Jar-Jar Binks in the Star Wars prequel trilogy, had a rough road following the release of Star Wars: Episode I … Best, who went through some terrible times, based mostly on toxic fandom in regard to his character, is back. Ahmed Best would return as Jar Jar Binks in a future Star Wars project if the story was strong.