New Star Wars Clip Reveals An Ancient Jedi Hero

A new preview clip for Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures sees young Jedi hopeful Nubs (Dee Bradley Baker) and friends learn about the tale of a long-lost Jedi hero. Set during the High Republic era, the animated children’s series follows Nubs and fellow younglings Kai Brightstar (Jamaal Avery Jr. and Jecobi Swain) and Lys Solay (Juliet Donenfield) as they walk the path of the Jedi, learning from legendary masters how to act as responsible, dedicated members of the Order. While set in its own corner of the galaxy, Young Jedi Adventures has had many crossovers with the High Republic novels.

With season 2 set to release on August 14 on Disney+, a new clip released by the official Star Wars X account has focused on lovable Pooba Nubs’ training. Check it out below:

Wandering the halls of a Jedi outpost, Nubs and friends find a carving depicting a legendary Pooba Jedi from the past rescuing a village from a large bat-like creature. Stumbling into a hidden room behind the wall, the trio finds the celebrated Jedi’s lightsaber, leading to a quest for answers from Jedi Master Yoda (Piotr Michael).

Who Is This Ancient Jedi Hero, & When Did They Live?

Star Wars‘ Pre-High Republic History Is Largely Unknown.

Alongside being the first depiction of the Pooba species created for the series, Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures season 2 may take the series through galactic history. With the carving and saber presumably being built long before the series, which is set largely 200 years before the events of The Phantom Menace, the Pooban Jedi hero may have lived within the events of Phase 2 of the publishing initiative 150 years prior. Alternatively, the Pooban Jedi may also shine a light on a still unexplored era of Star Wars that canon has yet to truly define.

Within the canon Star Wars timeline, the High Republic era is preceded by the Dawn of the Jedi and Old Republic eras. Though the former is largely unknown in canon, many elements within the Old Republic, such as certain individuals and events, resemble their Legends counterparts, though many of these glimpses are only seen through stories set later on in the timeline. As such, the mystery Pooban master may be another hero of this time established in stories set long after their time.

Regardless, Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures’ latest clip sets up a lot of excitement for the show’s return. Alongside more lighthearted adventures set within the main High Republic period, there is interest to see early eras depicted on screen. No matter whether Nubs’ Pooban hero lived during the Night of Sorrows or the conflict between the Republic and Mandalorians, there is anticipation for the series’ galactic history lesson.

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Source: @StarWars/X

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Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures

Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures is a children’s educational sci-fi series based on the world of Star Wars. Set during the High Republic era, the show centers around a group of younglings on their way to becoming Jedi Knights. The show will focus on entertaining and educating children as the first of its kind in the Star Wars franchise, helping children learn lessons such as team work, patience, and compassion.

Cast

Jamaal Avery Jr. , Emma Berman , Juliet Donenfeld , Dee Bradley Baker , Jonathan Lipow , Piotr Michael

Release Date

May 4, 2023

Seasons

1

Network

Disney Junior

Streaming Service(s)

Disney+

Writers

Michael Olson , Shellie Kvilvang , Lamont Magee , Josh Rimes , James Waugh , Casey Lowe

Directors

Elliot M. Bour , Anthony Bell , Shellie Kvilvang

Showrunner

Michael Olson

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