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[12/03/19 - 09:08 AM]
"Star Wars: Jedi Temple Challenge" to Stream Exclusively on Disney+
The show is hosted by Ahmed Best, who will play a Jedi Master and mentor to the contestants.







STAR WARS: JEDI TEMPLE CHALLENGE (DISNEY PLUS)
DEVELOPMENT HISTORY:
12/3/19
STATUS:
previously in development (2021-2022 season)
DEVELOPMENT STAGE:
ordered to series
DESCRIPTION:
(from Lucasfilm's press release, December 2019) Star Wars: Jedi Temple Challenge, an exciting new Disney+ game show set in a galaxy far, far away, will test young contestants' abilities in the core Jedi principles of strength, knowledge, and bravery as they face thrilling and fun obstacles in an attempt to achieve the rank of Jedi Knight! From lightsabers to hyperspace, the Force, and the dark side, Jedi Temple Challenge transports viewers and contestants into the Star Wars galaxy like never before. The show is hosted by Ahmed Best, who will play a Jedi Master and mentor to the contestants. Known to many fans as Jar Jar Binks from the Star Wars prequels, Best's unique set of skills as an actor, dancer, martial arts expert, STOMP musician, and Star Wars fan make him the perfect choice as the show's host and mentor. Best is joined by a hilarious humanoid droid companion, voiced by Mary Holland (Veep, Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre).
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Ahmed Best as Host
CREW INFORMATION:
· Christine Beebe as EP
· David Chamberlin as EP
· Dean Houser as EP
· Mickey Capoferri as EP
· Mike Antinoro as EP
· Scott Bromley as EP
· Steve Blank as EP
GENRE(S):
· based on a feature film
· game show
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· Endeavor Content
· Lucasfilm