Beq was most likely one of his tutors, but the swift and unexpected attack eliminated most of his students. Only Grogu survived, and Beq was the hero that put his life on the line to keep the last of his pupils safe. Kelleran Beq was created to be the host of the children's game show Star Wars: Jedi Temple Challenge.

How did Grogu survive Kylo Ren?

While fans don't know the state of Grogu's well-being in the sequel trilogy, his ties to Mandalore might explain why Kylo Ren doesn't kill him. It's likely Grogu stays with Din Djarin and the Mandalorians, and never returns to embark on his training with Luke.

Who is the guy that saved Grogu?

Ahmed Best—who played Jar Jar Binks in the Star Wars prequel trilogy—returned to the franchise as Jedi Knight Kelleran Beq on The Mandalorian. He was the previously unknown Jedi who ultimately rescued Grogu from Coruscant during Order 66.

Who saved Grogu from the purge?

As it turns out, the Jedi who saved Grogu was Kelleran Beq, played by none other than Ahmed Best. Best famously portrayed Jar Jar Binks in the Star Wars prequel trilogy, but Kelleran Beq is a very different character.

Who was the Jedi that took Grogu from the Temple?

While the first flashback simply revealed that a number of Jedi went to their deaths trying to protect Grogu, this time, we learned that it was Jedi Master Kelleran Beq (played by Jar Jar Binks actor Ahmed Best) who got Grogu away from the Jedi Temple and off Coruscant.

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How is Grogu related to Yoda?

Din Grogu (/ˈɡroʊɡu/), colloquially referred to as Baby Yoda, is a character from the Star Wars Disney+ original television series The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett. He is a toddler member of the same species as the Star Wars characters Yoda and Yaddle, with whom he shares a strong ability in the Force.

What happens to Grogu after Luke died?

It was believed that Grogu would eventually become a victim of Kylo Ren's destruction of Luke's Jedi Order. However, The Book of Boba Fett revealed that Grogu chose to follow the Way of the Mandalorian rather than become a Jedi, sparing him from Kylo Ren's wrath.

Who is Grogu's biological father?

Grogu's mother is either Yaddle or some other female member of Yoda's species, but he has no father. Because just like Anakin, Grogu was born off the Will of the Force, with no dad, and that explains why he's so powerful at an age that's considered an infant for Yoda's species.

Did Kelleran Beq save Grogu?

The Mandalorian season 3, episode 4 finally revealed who rescued Grogu from Order 66 - a Jedi Master named Kelleran Beq.

Is Grogu a clone of Yoda?

One popular fan theory says Grogu is a clone of Yoda. While there is circumstantial evidence to support that possibility, Grogu's age would seem to contradict that idea. The Jedi Council didn't even know about Kamino's clone army until Attack of the Clones set in 22 BBY (Before the Battle of Yavin in A New Hope).

Did Jar Jar Binks save Grogu?

Jar Jar Binks may have helped save Grogu during The Mandalorian's newest Order 66 flashback. Recalling his traumatic past during the Jedi Purge, Grogu thinks of the Jedi Master who saved his life by removing him from the Jedi Temple.

Why was Grogu so important to the Jedi?

Coupled with the fact that the only other members of his species to have been seen in Star Wars canon were also especially powerful Jedi, this may begin to explain Grogu's true significance. Grogu may be the child of Yoda and Yaddle, potentially conceived purely to help preserve their incredibly rare species.

Who was holding Grogu hostage?

Then, in the season 2 finale, Grogu was being held captive by Moff Gideon, until Din Djarin came and rescued him.

What killed KYLO Ren?

Kylo Ren dies on Kef Bir (the ocean moon of Endor) shortly after Rey deals a mortal wound during a lightsaber duel on the wreckage of the second Death Star. Though Rey Force-heals him, saving his life physically, this blow, coupled with the memory of his mother and father, destroys the man known as “Kylo Ren” forever.

Why wasn't Grogu killed in Order 66?

A simple answer is that Grogu is one of the Jedi younglings, and it is likely protecting the younger members of the Jedi Order was of high priority for the senior members when the attack on the Jedi Temple commenced (especially the Dean).

Who is the black Jedi with Grogu?

Ahmed Best Plays Kelleran Beq, The Jedi Who Saved Grogu

Kelleran Beq, the Jedi who saved Grogu from Order 66, is played by long-time Star Wars actor Ahmed Best.

Did Grogu keep Yoda's lightsaber?

Luke Skywalker eventually had the lightsaber in his possession after Yoda's death in 4 ABY. Five years later, he offered the weapon to Grogu in a choice against obtaining beskar armor. However, Grogu chose the beskar armor over the lightsaber and went back to Din Djarin.

Who saved Grogu from death?

As depicted in "Chapter 20: The Foundling," Grogu was rescued from the attack on the Jedi Temple by Jedi Master Kelleran Beq. Beq completed the daring escape that got Grogu to safety, then escaped the attack with his life.

Is Grogu Yodas a child?

Given the rarity of his species in the galaxy, along with the fact that the only other two known members of Grogu's species were both living in the Temple when he was born, it seems likely that Grogu is the child of Yoda and Yaddle and was born to help preserve their rare species.

Why are Grogu's eyes different than Yoda?

So, maybe it wasn't about trying to have Grogu look like Yoda, but rather figuring out a specific design for himself. "Jon wanted them to be dog-like, with giant dark pupils," Chiang continues, and, lucky for us, that's what we got — the alternative being a psychotic samurai baby gnome, from the concepts shown.

Could Yoda be Grogu's dad?

Given that Grogu, Yoda, and Yaddle are the only known canon members of their species, it makes sense why some would try to draw a connection between the three of them. While Star Wars hasn't disproved the theory, it's highly unlikely that Yoda or Yaddle were Grogu's biological parents.

Is Grogu a Jedi or Sith?

Grogu was born around the year 41 BBY, and was raised at the Jedi Temple on Coruscant as a Jedi Initiate of the Jedi Order.

Why isn't Grogu in The Force Awakens?

While we know the simple answer is that Grogu hadn't been created yet when The Force Awakens kicked off the third Star Wars trilogy in 2015, it's an interesting question from an in-universe perspective, and one THR recently asked The Mandalorian executive producer Dave Filoni.

How old is Grogu in Yoda years?

Grogu (pictured) melted the hearts of Mandalorian fans with his adorable baby face. But although this big-eyed toddler may look very young, he's actually 50 years old.