Phil Roberts 
Skeleton Crew filmmakers Jon Watts, Chris Ford, David Lowery, Jake Schreier, and Bryce Dallas Howard discuss the newest Star Wars adventure.
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 released an engaging roundtable interview featuring the creative team behind the series. This discussion provides a fascinating glimpse into the show’s origins. Filmmakers Jon Watts, Chris Ford, David Lowery, Jake Schreier, and Bryce Dallas Howard are all present to share insights about the development of the series and to tease what viewers can look forward to in the upcoming episodes.
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. Hit play on the video below and learn more.
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.”
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.
Meet Phil Roberts! He’s the dedicated owner, daily content manager, and editor-in-chief of The Future of the Force. Phil is a budding novelist who turned his passion toward writing about the franchises he loves back in 2016. He’s a huge fan of all things Star Wars, Batman, DC, Marvel, Star Trek, Indiana Jones, Ghostbusters, King Kong, and the Ray Harryhausen movies. Phil is a BFI-accredited journalist and a distinguished member of the Film Critics Association UK.
If he’s not catching a movie at the cinema, you can bet he’s streaming something just as awesome!
