Count down to the release of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew! Join Jude Law and a new group of recruits in this kid-friendly Star Wars series premiering on December 4th.
As the countdown to the release of STAR WARS: SKELETON CREW begins, Lucasfilm is gearing up for an exciting launch. This upcoming kid-friendly Star Wars series is set to premiere on December 4th. Today, the studio unveiled the thrilling first trailer, sparking more anticipation. The show aims to offer a fresh perspective on the franchise, exploring a corner of the galaxy previously seen only in the MandoVerse. The big question is whether Dave Filoni, Jon Favreau, and Jon Watts can capture the spirit of The Goonies and blend it into this new adventure. Watch the trailer below and see what you think!
THE SERIES
The series stars Jude Law as the mysterious character Jod Na Nawood. Alongside him is a group of enthusiastic new recruits, ready to propel the story forward with their fresh energy. Alongside Law, the cast includes Ravi Cabot-Conyers as Wim, Kyriana Kratter as KB, Robert Timothy Smith as Neel, and Ryan Kiera Armstrong as Fern. Get ready to meet the newest addition to the ensemble – SM 33an incredible droid voiced by the talented Nick Frost.

SPACE GOONIES
The driving beat of a synth-pop track perfectly captures the joyful adventure ahead, introducing strange new aliens, thrilling space battles, and never-before-seen worlds that we can’t wait to explore. The series, created by Spider-Man Homecoming director Jon Watts and writer Christopher Ford, who also serves as the showrunners, follows along as Wim (Ravi Cabot-Conyers), Fern (Ryan Kiera Armstrong), KB (Kyriana Kratter), and Neel (Robert Timothy Smith) get lost in this wonderfully strange and dangerous galaxy.
Luckily, Jod Na Nawood (Jude Law) is here to help. “I’ll get you home,” he tells them in the new trailer. “We’ll make a partnership.” Of course, pirate ports, booby traps, hidden treasure, and massive tentacled aliens are just a few of the obstacles between the four young travelers and their goal. As Neel points out, they’re lost. Really lost!
SYNOPSIS
“When four kids make a mysterious discovery on their seemingly safe home planet, they get lost in a strange and dangerous galaxy. Finding their way home, meeting unlikely allies and enemies will be a greater adventure than they ever imagined.”

KEY ART
Additionally, the studio shared an all-new key art poster for the series featuring the characters that will carry this new series forward. As expected, Jude Law’s Jod Na Nawood leads his merry band of child heroes into the adventure. Check out the key art below.

RELEASE
The first footage of the new series was unveiled last year at Star Wars Celebration: Europe. It offered a promising and truly spectacular glimpse into what’s to come. The show features a mix of familiar and new MandoVerse characters. Therefore, this diverse cast of characters makes the show the perfect holiday entertainment for Christmas. Fans can now look forward to a thrilling double-episode premiere during the festive season. So, what better time to gather around the Christmas tree and delve into this new series?

Once Skeleton Crew is underway, Future of the Force will provide weekly episode reviews and character poster coverage. Stay tuned for much more!
STAR WARS: SKELETON CREW launches on Disney+ with a two-episode series premiere on December 4th.

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