At the time, Best was openly depressed by the response to Jar Jar.
“I’m in there,” Best toldThe New York Times.
“you could’t have Gollum without Jar Jar.
you could’t have the Na’vi in Avatar without Jar Jar.
you’ve got the option to’t have Thanos or the Hulk without Jar Jar.
I’m in there!”
“It really hurt.
“He was right,” said Best.
“It’s a different story now.”
And he noted that the opportunity meant a lot to him.
Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace is currently back in theaters for the 25th anniversary.
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