Here’s everything you need to know about ‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’
Here’s everything you need to know about ‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’
The latest ‘Star Wars’ spinoff follows four kids who get lost in the galaxy and must find a way home.
With “The Mandalorian” breathing much-needed new life into the “Star Wars” franchise, there’s reason to be optimistic ahead of the release of the next spinoff. This time, it’s “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew” – a Goonies-esque adventure that follows four ordinary kids on a desperate search for their home planet after getting lost in the Star Wars galaxy. Here’s everything you need to know about “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew” ahead of its two episodes premiere on Monday, Dec. 2 on Disney+.
Everything you need to know about ‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’:
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What time will episodes of ‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’ air on Disney+?
Disney+ will drop the first two episodes of “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew” on Monday, Dec. 2 at 9 p.m. ET. The remaining six episodes of the first season will be released on subsequent Tuesdays at 3 a.m. ET through Jan. 15, 2025.
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What is ‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’ about?
“Star Wars: Skeleton Crew” follows four kids who discover a mysterious starship (the Onyx Cinder) on their home planet and take off in it, becoming totally lost in space. Now, they have to figure out how to get home, while dealing with all the dangerous Star Wars characters and worlds around them. Along the way, they uncover secrets about the galaxy—and themselves—that change the way they see their world. While the heroes are young, the show is for everyone, balancing a coming-of-age story with the high-stakes adventure expected in Star Wars.
Set during the New Republic era, the show takes place in the same timeline as “The Mandalorian” and “Ahsoka.” This allows it to explore the post-Imperial period, a time of rebuilding after the fall of the Galactic Empire while offering a fresh look at the galaxy’s evolving political and social upheaval through the eyes of these young kids.
The tone of “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew” is akin to the adventurous spirit of 1980s films like Richard Donner’s “The Goonies” and Steven Spielberg’s “E.T.” Co-creator Christopher Ford sees the series as an exploration of what happens when kids are thrust into extraordinary circumstances far beyond their control. Like those iconic Amblin films, “Skeleton Crew” balances moments of excitement with the real dangers of the unknown, all seen through the eyes of its young heroes. With galaxy-spanning stakes and the smaller, emotional journeys of its characters as they learn to rely on one another, there should be something for every Star Wars fan in “Skeleton Crew.”
Who are the main characters of ‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’?
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Jod Na Nawood: Jude Law takes on the character of Jod - a mysterious (possibly Force-sensitive) man who guides the children on their journey through the galaxy.
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Fern: Played by Ryan Kiera Armstrong, Fern is one of the four children who become lost in the galaxy.
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Wim: Ravi Cabot-Conyers plays Wim, one of the other child adventurers trying to get back home.
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KB: Played by Kyriana Kratter, KB is one of the four kids who gets lost in space.
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Neel: Robert Timothy Smith plays Neel – the fourth kid on this adventure.
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Wendle: Played by Tunde Adebimpe, Wendle is Wim’s father.
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Fara: Played by Kerry Condon, Fara is Fern’s mother.
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SM-33: Voiced by Nick Frost, SM-33 is a decrepit droid and the first mate of the Onyx Cinder starship.
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Gunter: Gunter, played by Jaleel White, is part of a band of pirates the kids come across in their travels. The Gran species is characterized by their three-eyed appearance.
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Brutus: Voiced by Fred Tatasciore, Brutus is another pirate.
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Pax: Played by Mike Estes, Pax is part of the pirate group.
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Chaelt: Played by Dale Soules, Chaelt is another one of the pirates the kids meet along the way.
Who are the creators behind ‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’?
“Star Wars: Skeleton Crew” is created by Jon Watts and Christopher Ford, the creative team best known for their work on the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s “Spider-Man” movies starring Tom Holland. Jon Watts directed all three films in the trilogy, while Christopher Ford wrote the screenplay for “Spider-Man: Homecoming.”
While Watts and Ford don’t have any direct hands-on experience with the Star Wars universe, they have experienced executive producers who do: Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni. Filoni is the Chief Creative Officer at Lucasfilm, and created “Ahsoka,” while Favreau created “The Mandalorian.”
Check out where to stream their other projects below:
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Spider-Man: Homecoming
July 5, 2017Following the events of “Captain America: Civil War,” Peter Parker (Tom Holland) tries to balance his life as an ordinary high school student in New York City with fighting crime as his superhero alter ego Spider-Man.
Peter gets guidance from his mentor Tony Stark/Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), his Aunt May (Marisa Tomei), and his best friend Ned (Jacob Batalon). He’ll need that help as he faces off against the supervillain The Vulture (Michael Keaton) and the hormones ginned up by his crush, Liz (Laura Harrier). Lurking in the background is a snarky classmate named Michelle (Zendaya).
Jon Watts directs the first of his 3 Spidey films.
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Spider-Man: Far From Home
June 28, 2019After returning from the “blip,” Peter Parker (Tom Holland) and his friends go on a summer trip to Europe. But it’s not all relaxation and fun. When giant creatures appear to wreak havoc across the continent, Peter must use his Spider-Man powers to assist Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) and the mysterious Quentin Beck (Jake Gyllenhaal).
Will Peter choose the life of a superhero or follow through on his feelings for MJ (Zendaya)? And what’s the agenda of the new hero called Mysterio?
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Spider-Man: No Way Home
December 15, 2021When Spider-Man’s secret identity is revealed, Peter Parker asks Doctor Strange to help him regain his anonymity with a magic spell. But when the spell goes wrong, Spider-Man faces a battle against a rogue’s gallery from his past. As the emotional toll grows, Peter must face the most difficult choice of his life.
The film is a delight for anyone who’s followed the Spider-saga since its cinematic beginnings. Be sure to watch the original “Spider-Man” series with Tobey Maguire and the “Amazing Spider-Man” series with Andrew Garfield to fully appreciate this crowd-pleaser.
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The Mandalorian
November 12, 2019After the fall of the Galactic Empire, lawlessness has spread throughout the galaxy. A lone gunfighter makes his way through the outer reaches, earning his keep as a bounty hunter.
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Ahsoka
August 22, 2023Former Jedi Knight Ahsoka Tano investigates an emerging threat to a vulnerable galaxy.
