Cal Kestis

Intro Cal Kestis is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise. He is the playable protagonist of the Star Wars Jedi game series which includes the 2019 video game Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and its 2023 sequel, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, developed by Respawn Entertainment. The character has also appeared in other media of the franchise, such as the novel Star Wars Jedi: Battle Scars by Sam Maggs, which bridges the gap between the two Star Wars Jedi games. Cal is played by American actor and model Cameron Monaghan through performance capture. Cal Kestis Star Wars Jedi character Cal Kestis from Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order First appearance Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order (2019) Last appearance Star Wars Jedi: Survivor (2023) Created by Respawn Entertainment Portrayed by Cameron Monaghan Voiced by Cameron Monaghan Within the franchise, Cal is a former Jedi Padawan and survivor of the Great Jedi Purge who, during the early reign of the Galactic Empire, lives in seclusion on the planet Bracca until an incident forces him to reveal his Force powers. Pursued throughout the galaxy by the Inquisitors, the Empire's Jedi hunters, Cal embarks on a quest to rebuild the Jedi Order as he is joined by a number of unlikely allies, who help him challenge the Empire's rule and become a second family to him. During his journey, Cal learns to re-embrace his Jedi role and reconcile with his troubled past, as he goes on to become a powerful Jedi Knight and a prominent figure in the fight against the Empire. Cal's character has received a generally positive reception from critics and fans, who praised his growth and relationships with other characters, although he did face some initial criticism over his "boring" appearance in the first game. Contents Development and design edit Cameron Monaghan provides both the voice and likeness for Cal Kestis' character, including his natural red hair. Respawn Entertainment captured his physique through motion capture.[1] On playing the part of Cal,