Skeleton Crew is scheduled to release on December 3, 2024. (Photo Credits: Instagram)
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew officially welcomes Jude Law as a Jedi called Jod Na Nawood, in the galaxy far far away, alongside four young heroes.
Following the success of The Mandalorian, Ahsoka, The Acolyte and Andor, the Star Wars universe is expanding with a new series, Skeleton Crew. Jude Law stars as a Jedi named Jod Na Nawood, joined by other actors including Ravi Cabot-Conyers, Kyriana Kratter, Robert Timothy Smith and Ryan Kiera Armstrong. The first trailer was unveiled at Disney’s D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event at the Anaheim Convention Center in California. It offers a glimpse into the action and adventures of young heroes amidst intergalactic conflict. The trailer evokes a thrilling blend of The Goonies, E.T. and Stranger Things, but set in outer space. Interestingly, the series takes place in the same timeline as The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett.
The trailer begins with four adventurous kids excited to explore the galaxy. Their mission takes an unexpected twist when they uncover a hidden tunnel in the woods. Initially thinking it leads to a lost Jedi temple, they soon discover it is actually the wreckage of a crashed starship.
As the trailer progresses, it showcases their journey through unknown territories, featuring hyperspace travel, encounters with various creatures, advanced technology and powerful weapons. Jude Law makes a striking appearance as a mysterious Jedi who uses the Force to assist the kids on their adventure.
Before the trailer’s release, Jude Law described Skeleton Crew as a classic adventure reminiscent of films by Amblin, the company known for Steven Spielberg’s movies. According to Deadline, he shared that he first fell in love with Star Wars as a child and emphasised that the series is crafted from a child’s perspective, focusing on their exploration of intriguing worlds.
Speaking to StarWars.com, the show’s director, Jon Watts said, “At its core, it’s a story about wanting to explore a world that’s bigger than your own. I think that’s something that people can relate to, no matter how old you are.”Skeleton Crew’s writer Christopher Ford shared, “And setting a new group of characters off on their first adventure is fascinating, especially getting to see how they will grow over time.”
Skeleton Crew is set to stream on Disney+ starting December 3, 2024.
