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Young Jedi Adventures (TV Series 2023– ) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Young Jedi Adventures: Created by Shellie Kvilvang, Michael Olson, Josh Rimes, James Waugh, Lamont Magee, Jacqui Lopez. With Juliet Donenfeld, Dee Bradley Baker, Emma Berman, Jamaal Avery Jr.. Kai, Lys and Nubs are apprentices sent by Master Yoda to train at the Jedi temple on the planet Tenoo under the tutelage of Master Zia.
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In January 2024, Marcus Scribner, Justine Lee and Liam O'Brien were announced as new cast members for the roles of Bell Zettifar, Republic Supreme Chancellor Lina Soh and Jedi Master Maru for the final batch of the first season episodes released on February 14, 2024.
Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures - Full Cast & Crew. Set during the High Republic era and the prime of the Jedi Order, follow Jedi younglings as they study the ways of the Force, explore...
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"When developing Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures, the first Star Wars series created for preschoolers, the creative team never stopped thinking about how this show may be a youngling's first step into a larger world, and their first time experiencing the limitless potential of the Star Wars galaxy. The show's characters, tone, and the life lessons woven throughout each episode were written just for them, and our talented team was committed to honoring the cinematic legacy while staying true to the expectations of parents for the youngest of audiences."
―James Waugh
On May 27, 2022, during Celebration Anaheim, the series was announced. It was set during the High Republic era and would focus on a group of Jedi younglings training to be Jedi Knights. Young Jedi Adventures would be the first animated Star Wars series aimed at preschoolers, early grade schoolers, and their families.
On February 9, 2023, Jamaal Avery Jr., Juliet Donenfeld, Dee Bradley Baker, Emma Berman, Jonathan Lipow, and Piotr Michael were confirmed as key cast members. StarWars.com also announced that the series would premiere on May 4, 2023.
was produced by Lucasfilm for Disney+, Disney Junior, and Disney Channel. The series' executive producers included James Waugh, Jacqui Lopez, and Josh Rimes. The show runner was Michael Olson, who also served as executive producer. Elliot M. Bour served as co-producer and supervising director. Other producers included Jeannine Hodson and Lamont Mag...
A promotional image depicting several characters including Yoda, Kai Brightstar, and Nash Durango was unveiled at the D23 Expo 2022 on September 10, 2022.
The series' first official trailer was released at Celebration Europe on April 10, 2023.
On May 18, 2023, This Week! in Star Wars host Kristin Baver interviewed cast members Jamaal Avery Jr. and Juliet Donenfeld, who voiced Kai Brightstar and Lys Solay respectively.
On July 13, Baver interviewed Emma Berman and Trey Murphy, who voiced Nash Durango and Taborr Val Dorn, respectively. The video also announced the release of six further new episodes commencing August 2, 2023.
Three promotional shorts were released on YouTube on March 27, 2023. Three additional shorts were released over the following weeks leading up to April 26, 2023. These six shorts were subsequently released on Disney+ on April 26.
On April 8th, 2023, the first two episodes of the series were screened at the Young Jedi Adventures panel at Celebration Europe.
The first seven episodes were released on Disney+ on May 4, 2023. The seven episodes were also released on a weekly basis on Disney Junior between May 4 and 9 June.
On July 13, 2023, Lucasfilm, Disney+ and Disney Junior announced that six more episodes would be released simultaneously on Disney+ and Disney Junior on August 2. More episodes will be released in 2023, bringing the first season to a total of 25 episodes.
On August 18, 2023, StarWars.com announced that a third batch of episodes would be released on Disney+ and Disney Junior on November 8, including a Life Day special set on the Wookiee homeworld of Kashyyyk. In addition, further Season One episodes are scheduled to be released in 2024.
On January 11, 2024, StarWars.com announced that a fourth batch of episodes would be released on Disney+ and Disney Junior on February 14. These upcoming episodes would include a wilderness training exercise on Tenoo, trips to both Black Spire Outpost on Batuu and Starlight Beacon, and a climatic showdown with the antagonistic Taborr Val Dorn. Marcus Scribner, Justine Lee and Liam O'Brien were also confirmed as new cast members, playing Bell Zettifar, Lina Soh and Estala Maru respectively. Jecobi Swain was also confirmed as voicing Kai Brightstar alongside Jamaal Avery Jr.
Jeff Spry of Space.com described the series as a "sugary-sweet, vividly-conjured animated series" that was targeted at the preschool demographic.
Arezou Amin of Collider awarded the series an "A" rating, stating that it "captured the Star Wars spirit for younglings of all ages." She also praised the series for exploring new characters rather than relying on long-established characters to advance the story plot.
Brett White of Decider described the series as a "fun show and a fine introduction to Star Wars" for the preschooler demographic. He also praised the television series' life lessons and action sequences.
Nate Manning of "Starwarsnewsnet.com" praised the series for its "fun action, great laughs, vibrant characters, and powerful moments that kids can latch onto." Manning also praised the series for its positive moral lessons for young viewers, its colourful animation, voice cast, and the dynamics between the characters.
Feb 9, 2023 · Meet the voice actors of the Jedi younglings and Master Yoda in the upcoming animated series for preschoolers. Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures premieres on Disney+ and Disney Junior on May 4, 2023.
May 19, 2023 · Of all the fantastical escapades their on-screen counterparts get into in the new Disney+ series Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures, it’s hard for Jamaal Avery Jr. and Juliet Donenfeld to pick just one to experience in real life. “Is all an answer?”
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