Key Takeaways
- Skeleton Crew is a distinctive and unique Star Wars series that focuses on young characters looking for adventure.
- The show is set after Return of the Jedi and sits alongside The Mandalorian in the Star Wars canon.
- “Skeleton Crew” will premiere on Disney+ on December 3rd with eight episodes.
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If you just watched the trailer for Skeleton Crew, you might not know it’s a Star Wars movie — there are no lightsabers and the main cast is all kids — but that’s what makes us so excited to see where the show takes us. If you’re not sure what Star Wars: Skeleton Crew is all about, here’s everything we know ahead of its release.
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What is Skeleton Crew?
A more personal plot
While Disney has yet to reveal any major storylines for Skeleton Crew, we do know the general concept. The series focuses on a group of young, adventure-seeking characters who end up experiencing more than they bargained for, after making a strange discovery that takes them to the edge of the galaxy in search of a way back home. Along the way, the kids meet Jode Na Nawood, a Force-sensitive character played by Jude Law.
Aside from these small details, all we know is that the creators wanted the show to be a throwback to classic coming-of-age films from the ’80s.
Where does Skeleton Crew fit into the timeline?
After Jedi
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It takes place after the events of Return of the Jedi and concurrently with the TV show The Mandalorian.
Whenever a new show, movie, or game is announced, the first question any Star Wars aficionado has is where it fits into the canon timeline. In the case of Skeleton Crew, official marketing for the show says that the show takes place after the events of Return of the Jedi and at the same time as the show The Mandalorian.
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Which characters are confirmed for Skeleton Crew?
Introducing the new cast
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As of now, only a handful of characters and actors have been confirmed to appear in Skeleton Crew, but we expect there will be quite a few surprise appearances throughout the series. The confirmed actors and characters are:
- Jude Law (as Jod Na Nawood)
- Ravi Cabot Conyers (as Wim)
- Ryan Kiera Armstrong (Fern)
- Kiriana Clutter (voice of KB)
- Robert Timothy Smith (as Neef)
- Nick Frost, the voice of SM 33
- Tunde Adebimpe plays an unknown character
- Kerry Condon (Unknown Person)
When will Skeleton Crew be released?
First unveiled this winter
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If you’re ready to join the skeleton crew, you’ll have to wait a little longer: The show premieres on Disney+ on December 3rd, with eight episodes scheduled to be released weekly.
