Summary
The galaxy far, far away beckons once more, just weeks after the gripping and dramatic finale of Leslye Headland’s High Republic series,The Acolyte, which unveiled the mysteries of Darth Plagueis. Now, attention shifts to the next Disney+Star Warsinstallment,Skeleton Crew. As Disney+ prepares for its release, fans have been given an exciting official first look at this new adventure.
Directed by Jon Watts, renowned forSpider-Man: No Way Home, and penned by hisHomecomingcolleague Christopher Ford,Skeleton Crewstars Jude Law alongside other young leads, including Kyriana Kratter, Ravi Cabot-Conyers, Ryan Kiera Armstrong, and Robert Timothy Smith. The story follows his journey with a group of lost children navigating a dangerous and unfamiliar galaxy, searching for their way home. With episodes helmed by an array of acclaimed directors such as David Lowery and The Daniels, the series aims to merge the Star Wars universe with a nostalgic Amblin-style adventure. After prolonged anticipation and only a few sneak peeks at the cast inSkeleton Crewmerchandise,Star Wars: Skeleton Crewunveils its first official look featuring Jude Law and his eclectic team of adventurers.
Following a handful of tantalizing glimpses of theSkeleton Crewcast showcased through exclusive merchandise like collectible ingots, Star Wars has now revealed the highly anticipated first-look images from theSkeleton Crewset (viaStar Wars' official XandPeople). These new images give fans their first clear view of Law’s character Jod Na Nawood, a shrewd, agile Force-user alongside the young leads: Kyriana Kratter, who plays KB; Ravi Cabot-Conyers in the role of Wim; Ryan Kiera Armstrong as Fern; and Robert Timothy Smith as Neel. Set in the aftermath ofReturn of the Jedi, this new adventure unfolds in a timeline that runs parallel toThe Mandalorianand its various spin-offs. Adding to the intrigue is a mysterious droid character, described as a rusty and irritable assistant to the young protagonists. Despite these exciting reveals, many aspects of the series remain cloaked in secrecy, keeping fans eagerly awaiting more details.
In the latest batch ofSkeleton Crewsnapshots, we get a better look at the enigmatic droid SM-33, voiced by Nick Frost. According to the exclusive article by People, co-creator Jon Watts describes SM-33 as “a rusty old, cranky droid that sort of reluctantly helps the kids along the way.” The same article reveals that Frost’s character serves as the first mate aboard a mysterious ship that the young protagonists encounter. We’ll soon learn more about SM-33’s ship,the true nature of Law’s complicated character, Jod Na Nawood—whether he’s a Jedi or something entirely different—and whether the brave young adventurers make it back home when Watts and Ford’s cosmic coming-of-age series premieres on Disney+ in December. Other cast members for this highly anticipated Star Wars project include Kerry Condon, Jaleel White, and Tunde Adebimpe, though their roles have not been disclosed in these initial images.
When the series was announced in 2022, it was described as a galactic twist on classic Amblin adventure films from the ’80s set afterReturn of the Jedi. The blend of this expansive universe with the adventurous spirit of classics likeThe GooniesandSteven Spielberg’sE.T. the Extra-Terrestrialinstantly captured fans' imaginations, and the series' synopsis only heightened the excitement. Although the plot for Watts’Skeleton Crewseries and details about the new characters are still under wraps, the latest images clearly reflect the Amblin vibe that Ford also mentioned in a previous interview at the Star Wars Celebration last year. The ‘boys, girls, and aliens on speeder bikes’ atmosphere is unmistakable, and fans are already enamored with Neel, the blue, trunk-nosed Ortolan, the same species as alien pop star Max Rebo! This project stands out among other Star Wars entries, aiming for a distinct mood that the team seems to have successfully captured. Jude Law described the series as ‘joyful’ in his interview with People, emphasizing the show’s unique tone.
