Skeleton Crew is the latest series from the Star Wars universe on Disney+. In this article, we have summarized all the important information about the start, trailer, cast and plot.
The Star Wars universe is expanding to include another live-action series. After recently being able to immerse ourselves in the time of the High Republic, we are now moving back to the era between the original and the sequel trilogy. Skeleton Crew, the title of the new series, is a very special Star Wars project.
When does Skeleton Crew start on Disney+?
The first season of Skeleton Crew starts on Disney+ on December 4, 2024. There will be a double episode to kick things off. The remaining six chapters will follow in weekly installments. This results in the following release schedule:
Episode 1 will be released on December 4, 2024
Episode 2 will be released on December 4, 2024
Episode 3 will be released on December 11, 2024
Episode 4 will be released on December 18, 2024
Episode 5 will be released on December 25, 2024
Episode 6 will be released on January 1, 2025
Episode 7 will be released on January 8, 2025
Episode 8 will be released on January 15, 2025.
What is the plot of Skeleton Crew?
At the center of the Skeleton Crew story are four children who make an unexpected discovery on their home planet. Before they know it, they are drawn into an exciting adventure on the edge of the galaxy and must find their way home. Can the mysterious force-user Jod Na Nawood and the lovable droid SM 33 help them?
Watch the Skeleton Crew trailer here:
When does Skeleton Crew take place in the Star Wars timeline?
The story of Skeleton Crew is set after the events of Return of the Jedi and takes place at the same time as the other Mandoverse series (The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett and Ahsoka). However, you don’t need to have seen any of the series to understand the plot.
Who is in the cast of Skeleton Crew?
Jude Law as Jod Na Nawood
Ryan Kiera Armstrong as Fern
Robert Timothy Smith as Neel
Ravi Cabot-Conyers as Wim
Kyriana Kratter as KB
Nick Frost as SM 33
What is the meaning of the title Skeleton Crew?
The term skeleton crew refers to the minimum number of employees necessary to keep a spaceship on course, for example. How many hands are needed to ensure the operation of a facility? At the end of this question is a so-called skeleton crew.
What makes Skeleton Crew so special?
The trailer already gives it away: Skeleton Crew was inspired by 1980s US cinema, especially the adventure classic The Goonies. In addition, sci-fi films such as Steven Spielberg’s E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial and Joe Dante’s Explorers from the Deep may also have inspired the series.
In addition, the series’ look is reminiscent of two Star Wars films that have been somewhat forgotten today: Ewoks – Caravan of the Brave (1984) and Ewoks – The Battle for Endor (1985). These were produced for the US channel ABC at the time and took a similar approach to the Star Wars saga in the form of child-friendly adventure films.
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Who is behind Skeleton Crew?
The series was created by Jon Watts and Christopher Ford, who have already worked together on Spider-Man: Homecoming. For Skeleton Crew, they have assembled an impressive directing team:
David Lowery (A Ghost Story, The Green Knight)
Jake Schreier (Margo’s Records. Tunderbolts)
Dan Kwan & Daniel Scheinert (Everything Everywhere All at Once)
Bryce Dallas Howard (The Mandalorian, The Mandalorian: The Book of Boba Fett)
Lee Isaac Chung (Minari, Twisters)
Additionally, Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni, the creative minds behind the Mandoverse, serve as executive producers on Skeleton Crew.
