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Cal Kestis is a fan-favorite character from theStar Wars Jedivideo games developed by Respawn Entertainment. The character is rumored to be making his live-action debut in an upcoming project after fan demand for the character to interact with the widerStar Warsuniverse. While details of Kestis’ live-action appearance are scarce, it might be a damage control move.
Kestis’ debut could set him up as the protagonist for an upcoming saga in the space opera franchise. As a result, it is worth pondering whether the decision to bring Kestis to live-action media might have something to do with the backlash received by Daisy Ridley’s Rey Skywalker, who was the protagonist of the sequel trilogy. Here is everything you need to know about Cal Kestis’ rumored debut.
Cal Kestis Live-ActionStar WarsDebut Likely Unrelated to Daisy Ridley’s Rey Skywalker Backlash
Cal Kestis debuted in the 2019 video gameStar Wars Jedi: Fallen Orderand quickly became a fan-favorite. In September 2024, it was reported thatKestis is slated to make his live-action debutin an upcoming project of the epic space opera franchise. As a result, the character could be positioned as the franchise’s next leading face.
It is also possible that the decision to pivot toward Kestis and fast-track his live-action debut could be because of the poor reception of Rey Skywalker, played byDaisy Ridley, the sequel trilogy’s primary protagonist. Many fans criticized Rey’s characterization, especially as the critical reception of the sequels dwindled with each new installment.
Like Rey inThe Force Awakens, Kestis is also a scraper on a backwater planet with a strong connection to the Force. Therefore, it is easy to see why some fans might feel that Kestis is a natural replacement for Rey following the heavy backlash aimed at the latter. However, that seems especially untrue given the different eras in which the characters exist.
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While Rey’s story takes place several years after the original trilogy, Kestis’ story occurs between the prequel trilogy andA New Hope. Moreover, Lucasfilm has already announced a newStar Warsmovie, with Ridley confirmed to return as Rey, to rebuild the Jedi Order. Ridley herselfseems confident that the film can redeem her character. Hence, Kestis’ live-action debut is certainly not a knee-jerk reaction to the backlash over Rey.
UpcomingStar WarsProjects Hint When and Where We Might See Cal Kestis in Live-Action
According to a report from scooper@DanielRPK, Kestis will soon make his live-action debut in an upcomingStar Warsproject. However, given the timeline of Kestis’ storyline, we can predict where the character played byCameron Monaghanin the games might eventually show up.
Most of the live-actionStar Warsshows in the existing slate primarily take place in the post-Return of the Jeditimeline. However, since Kestis was active in the pre-original trilogy era, he might be too old to be introduced in shows likeAhsoka. On the other hand,Andorseason 2 is the only upcoming live-action series set before the original trilogy.
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However, given the show’s grounded nature, it is unlikely that a Jedi character will show up in its final installment. Patty Jenkins’Rogue Squadronmovie and Taika Waititi’s untitled film are both viable options but aren’t expected to start production anytime soon, making them unlikely possibilities. Ultimately, it seems like the best way to introduce Kestis is for him to debut in a brand new live-action project.
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Pratik Handore
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With a keen interest in comic book movies and blockbuster franchises, Pratik usually covers news and updates on the DCU, MCU, Star Wars, and more.A die-hard fan of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, Pratik spends most of his time exploring different storytelling mediums that invoke a sense of wonder and adventure. Other filmmakers whose works have deeply influenced him include Alfred Hitchcock, James Gunn, and Guillermo del Toro.
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