Disney+ plans 'Star Wars: Jedi Temple Challenge' game show (hosted by Jar Jar Binks)
Are you strong enough in the Force to go on a "Star Wars" game show?
Just a few short weeks ahead of the premiere of the new film "The Rise of Skywalker," Lucasfilm announced Tuesday that a "Star Wars"-themed competition series will arrive on streaming service Disney+.
An "American Ninja Warrior" set in a galaxy far, far away, "Star Wars: Jedi Temple Challenge" is a game show that will test its 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," according to Disney's announcement.
Ahmed Best, who played "Star Wars" prequel character Jar Jar Binks, will host the series and act as a "Jedi Master" to the contestants, mentoring them as they go through the show's obstacles and challenges. Best will have a droid sidekick, voiced by Mary Holland ("Veep").
The new series will launch on Disney+ in 2020.
Disney+ already has one "Star Wars" series, "The Mandalorian" starring Pedro Pascal, which has delighted the internet with its pint-sized Baby Yoda character. Also on the Disney+ slate in the coming years is a series about Obi Wan Kenobi, starring Ewan McGregor, who played the character in the three prequel films.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: 'Star Wars': Disney+ adding game show hosted by Jar Jar Binks actor
