Screen Rant

  • George Lucas says Jar Jar Binks is his favorite Star Wars character. 1 / 7

    Jar Jar Binks from The Phantom Menace Vertical

  • Jar Jar was introduced in the first of Lucas' Star Wars prequels, The Phantom Menace. 2 / 7

    Young Anakin Skywalker in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace

  • The Phantom Menace and Jar Jar were heavily criticized when they hit theaters. 3 / 7

  • However, speaking at Celebration 2019, Lucas said Jar Jar's his favorite Star Wars character. 4 / 7

    Jar Jar Binks in Star Wars Vertical

  • Lucas also praised Ahmed Best for his 'fantastic' performance as Jar Jar. 5 / 7

    Ahmed Best as Jar Jar in The Phantom Menace Vertical

  • In recent years, Star Wars prequel novels and comics have been sympathetic to Jar Jar. 6 / 7

    Star Wars Clones Vertical

  • Love him or hate him, Jar Jar is a major part of Star Wars history. 7 / 7

    Jar Jar Binks in The Phantom Menace Vertical