AsStar Warsnext Disney+ series,The Acolyte, inches closer to release, another upcoming show set in a Galaxy Far, Far Away just got an exciting new update. DirectorJon Wattsrevealed during an interview at CCXP thatSkeleton Crewwill be released on Disney+ around Christmas. It’s been a packed year forStar Warsseries, withThe Bad Batchrecently airing itsseries finale, andThe Acolyteset to premiere its first two episodes on June 4. The franchise may have taken a break from the big screen followingThe Rise of Skywalker, but it’s showing no sign of slowing down in the television department.
Skeleton Crewis set to follow four children that make a shocking discovery on their home planet that leads them to get lost on a mysterious journey in a dangerous and unfamiliar galaxy. Little else is known about the plot at this time, and the series has yet to debut an official trailer, but starKerry Condonrecently praised the child actors in the series, calling them"out of this world.“Other directors for the series includeTheDaniels, best known forEverything Everywhere All at Once,Jon Watts, who helmed the MCUSpider-Mantrilogy, as well asDavid LoweryandJake Schreier.
What Else Do We Know About ‘Skeleton Crew’?
Most plot details have been kept under wraps, but Skeleton Crew has been described as"more than just a kids show.“Jude Law, familiar with the Disney system thanks to his work inCaptain Marvel, has spoken openly about the series since his casting,declaring his character “contradictory"and also claiming he’d love to be"the Han Solo of Skeleton Crew.“Other cast members aside from Condon and Law includeTunde Abedimpe,Michael C. Bradford,Cass Buggé, andM.J. Kangas series adults, andRyan Kiera Armstrong,Ravi Cabot-Conyers,Kyriana Kratter, andRobert Timothy Smithas the four children.
Excluding the cast,Skeleton Crewhas several notable names involved, including writer and creatorChristopher Ford, who previously worked with Watts onSpider-Man: Homecoming.Myung Joh Wesner, best known for her work in Hulu’sDeath and Other Details, also has a writing credit on the series, andJon Favreau,Dave Filoni,Kathleen Kennedy,Chris Buongiorno,Susan McNamara,Erin Mitchell, andDavid H. Venghauswill produce alongside Watts and Ford.
When Is ‘Skeleton Crew’ Set?
Skeleton Crewis confirmed to be set in 9 ABY (after the Battle of Yavin), meaning it takes place at roughly the same time asThe Mandalorian. It’s unknown whetherPedro Pascal’s Din Djarinor Grogu will appear in the series, but with Favreau and Filoni involved, it’s impossible to rule that out. Other potential cameos could come from characters who are known to be around at this time, includingRosario Dawson’s Ahsoka Tano, orTemura Morrison’s Beskar bounty hunter Boba Fett, but the possibility remains thatSkeleton Crewwill stick to its own characters instead of relying on previously established entities.
Stay tuned for more from Watts aboutSkeleton Crewduring Collider’sDirectors on Directing panel at CCXP.Skeleton Crewwill arrive on Disney+ this Christmas season.
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew
Four kids make a mysterious discovery on their home planet that leads them to get lost in a strange and dangerous galaxy.
