Michael Jackson wanted to play Jar Jar Binks in Star Wars prequels

Would Michael Jackson have made Jar Jar Binks’ appearance in the Star Wars prequels more bearable? We’re guessing not.

But the musician wanted the part, according to the man who ultimately played one of the most hated characters in the franchise, Ahmed Best. He told Vice about how he came to find out about Jackson’s interest in the part.

He said that he was backstage at a Michael Jackson concert with George Lucas who introduced Best to the singer as Jar Jar. He was confused at the time and later asked Lucas why he introduced him like that. Lucas told him, “Michael wanted to do the part but he wanted to do it in prosthetics and makeup like 'Thriller.”