After the failure and cancellation of The Acolyte, it is difficult to predict how the next series in the Star Wars universe will unfold. However, after a few darker productions, Disney wants to set a lighter tone for a galaxy far, far away with Skeleton Crew. And this is perhaps the key to the success of the series.
Although Skeleton Crew is coming soon, Disney hasn’t shared much information about the plot. However, thanks to the trailers, we have the impression that the show will have a similar vibe to the famous productions of the 80s, telling the story of a group of children experiencing extraordinary adventures. Titles like Goonies, ET, and Stand by Me come to mind, but fans of the series will probably also quickly think of Netflix’s Stranger Things.
But will Skeleton Crew really take inspiration from 80s cult classics? Will it captivate viewers as much as the story of Eleven and her friends? Here you will find out what to expect from the new installment of the Star Wars franchise.
When will Skeleton Crew be released?
The new series from the Star Wars universe will debut on Disney+ on Tuesday December 3, 2024 with a two-episode premiere.
Subsequent episodes will appear on the service each week.
What will the plot of Skeleton Crew be?
The latest series in the Star Wars universe takes place nine years after the events of Return of the Jedi. The story centers on four children, friends whose curiosity about the world leads them to the strangest places in the galaxy.
Wim, Fern, KB and Neel are 10-year-olds who should be focusing on school and the exams ahead of them. However, a strange accidental discovery pushes them to leave their small home planet and embark on an adventure across the galaxy. They quickly find themselves in serious trouble, from which a certain Force-using stranger tries to get them out.
Who are the cast of Skeleton Crew?
The main star of the show is Jude Loi (Fantastic Beasts: Dumbledore’s Secrets, The New Pope). The actor plays the mysterious Jedi, Jod Na Nawood. The law stands alongside:
- Ravi Cabot-Conyers like Wim
- Ryan Kiera Armstrong like fern
- Robert Timothy Smith like Neil
- Kyriana Kratter like Ko
- Marti Matulis like Vane
- Jaleel White like Gunter
- Fred Tatasciore like Brutus
- Mike Estes like Pax
- Dale Soules like Chaelt
Nick Frost voice SM 33, the old droid who helps the children. The final trailer also showed an appearance by Boba Fett, who we assume is voiced by Temuera Morrison.
Is there a trailer for Skeleton Crew?
Disney has released two trailers for the series so far.
In the first trailer, the crew settles into space and meets Jude Law’s character, Jod Na Nawood:
In the second trailer, kids learn about the dangers lurking in space:
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