Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Unveils First Look with Jude Law at the Helm
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Unveils First Look with Jude Law at the Helm
Disney+ has released the first official images of its upcoming series, "Star Wars: Skeleton Crew," featuring Jude Law in a mentor role alongside a cast of young adventurers. Set to premiere on December 3rd, the show promises to bring a fresh perspective to the Star Wars universe.
A New Adventure in the Star Wars Galaxy
"Star Wars: Skeleton Crew" stars Jude Law as Jod Na Nawood, leading a cast of young actors including Ravi Cabot-Conyers (Wim), Kyriana Kratter (KB), Robert Timothy Smith (Neel), and Ryan Kiera Armstrong (Fern). The series, created by Jon Watts and Christopher Ford, is set in 9 ABY (After the Battle of Yavin), placing it chronologically between "Return of the Jedi" and the sequel trilogy.
In an exclusive interview with People Magazine, Law described the series as "joyful," emphasizing the unique experience of seeing children navigate the Star Wars universe. "It is a fun place to be, the universe of Star Wars," Law remarked. "And there are great references to old films and recent episodes and series. There's a lot of originality and I hope that will bring the feeling of fun to those who watch it."
Behind the Scenes Camaraderie
Series creators Watts and Ford praised Law's involvement, noting how he became a mentor figure to the young cast both on and off-screen. This dynamic seems to mirror the relationship between the characters in the show, with Law's Jod Na Nawood guiding the children through their interstellar adventure.
"Those four in particular who worked with me very closely were just great fun and incredibly professional, and I'm immensely proud to be a part of their crew," Law said of his young co-stars.
New and Familiar Faces
The show will introduce new elements to the Star Wars universe, including a droid named SM-33, voiced by Nick Frost. Described as a "rusty old, cranky droid," SM-33 reluctantly assists the young protagonists on their journey.
Watts also teased that longtime Star Wars fans can expect numerous Easter eggs and references, even in the first episode. However, he assured that the series would be accessible to newcomers as well. "You don't have to know everything about Star Wars to enjoy the show," Watts explained. "You can come into it completely fresh and enjoy the story. But if you do happen to be a Star Wars super fan, there's a lot for you."
A Balancing Act of Tone
Chris Ford, co-creator of the series, emphasized the show's adventure-driven tone. "We wanted it to be a lot of fun. But of course, along with adventure comes the downside of it, which is danger. And when the kids are in danger, it's extra fraught. So we played with that, but overall we wanted it to be just a fun adventure."
As "Star Wars: Skeleton Crew" prepares for its December 3rd launch on Disney+, it promises to offer a unique blend of youthful energy and classic Star Wars elements. With its talented cast and creative team, the series looks set to carve out its own space in the ever-expanding Star Wars galaxy.
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Sources:
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Kang, Esther. "Jude Law Teases 'Childhood Adventure' and Star Wars Easter Eggs in Skeleton Crew Series — See the First Look! (Exclusive)" People Magazine, July 31, 2024.
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Blevins, Adam. "Jude Law Is Star Wars' Newest Dad in New 'Skeleton Crew' Images" Collider, July 31, 2024.
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Perine, Aaron. "Star Wars: Skeleton Crew First Official Looks Released" ComicBook.com, July 31, 2024.
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"Star Wars: Skeleton Crew" Official Synopsis, Lucasfilm.