Move over Agrocrag (for those old enough to remember it); Disney+ has announced the upcoming challenge contest, Star Wars: Jedi Temple Challenge. The new game show is set in the code of Jedi principles of strength, knowledge, and bravery as contestants face the obstacles to become a Jedi Knight. The show will be hosted by Ahmed Best, acting as a Jedi Master and mentor. If that name sounds familiar, it’s because that is the STOMP musician and martial arts expert that played Jar Jar Binks in the prequels. He will be accompanied by a humanoid droid companion voiced by Mary Holland.
“This is definitely a kids game show like no other,” says Lucasfilm’s senior director of Online Content & Programming, Mickey Capoferri. “The various challenges will test a Padawan’s connection to the Force in three locations — a forest planet, on board a Jedi star cruiser, and inside a Jedi Temple — immersing them and the audience in a fun, humorous, and exciting competition.”
“Star Wars: Jedi Temple Challenge brings together the best of Star Wars – competitive spirit, harrowing obstacles and a hero’s triumph over challenges – in a totally new format for the franchise,” said Dan Silver, vice president, Originals – Unscripted Content, Disney+. “A game show set in the Star Wars galaxy is a perfect fit for Disney+.”
Star Wars: Jedi Temple Challenge will launch in 2020.
