Summary
Jude Law’s character inStar Wars: Skeleton Crewhas finally been named atD23, suggesting what might be to come for this newStar Warscharacter.Skeleton Crewis the next to be released ofStar Wars’canonmovies and TV shows, and D23 has revealed substantial new information about the show. Most importantly,the trailer forSkeleton Crewhas finally been released.
In addition to providing brand-new details about thisupcomingStar Warsshow, the trailer finally revealed more about Jude Law’s mysterious character, who has been prominently featured throughout promotions for the show. In fact,Jude Law’s character finally has a name. With this revelation, though, came a series of questions about who this character is and what he may represent in theStar Warsfranchise.
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew: Cast, Story & Everything We Know
The upcoming live-action TV show, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, looks to be a fascinatingly unique Disney+ show. Here’s what’s known about it so far.
Jude Law Is Clearly Playing A Force-Sensitive
Jude Law is confirmed to be playing a character named Jod Na Nawood inSkeleton Crew, making him, evidently, an unknown in theStar Warsuniverse. However, the trailer revealed a shocking detail about him, even though he was only shown very briefly. Specifically, Jod Na Nawood is confirmed to be Force-sensitive.
Jod Na Nawood is confirmed to be Force-sensitive.
In the trailer, Nawood can be seen floating a key through space via the Force. This was the first confirmationSkeleton Crewhas offered regarding whether any Force-users would be included in the show. Although manyStar Warsstories have, of course, centered on Force-users, more recent projects, such asAndor, have started to pull away from this tradition.
In fact, it seemed as thoughSkeleton Crewmight follow inAndor’sfootsteps in that regard.Andoris a boots-on-the-ground story about Rebel fighters who are not directly associated with the Jedi. Similarly,Skeleton Crewwas billed as a coming-of-age story following a group of children who are lost in the galaxy. Initially, it seemed as though this might not feature Jedi or Force-sensitive characters. Now, it’s clear that isn’t the case.
The Skeleton Crew Kids Believe He’s A Jedi… But Is He Something More?
Despite Nawood’s clear Force sensitivity, it remains unclear whether he truly is a Jedi. In the trailer, the children refer to him as such, but that could simply be an assumption based on his use of the Force. AsStar Warshas made clear, especially in recent years,aptitude with the Force is not what makes a Jedi; plenty of Force-sensitive beings exist in the galaxy who are not Jedi.
Surely, the show will reveal this with time, which will prove particularly interesting given the era in whichSkeleton Crewis set.Skeleton Crewis confirmed to be set at the same time asThe Mandalorian, meaning that Nawood would be a Jedi during the New Republic era, when Jedi were few and far between. This could have massive implications forStar Wars, suggesting thatSkeleton Crewmight be a true game changer for the franchise.
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew
Cast
Skeleton Crew follows four ordinary children who become lost in the expansive Star Wars galaxy. As they navigate unfamiliar worlds and the challenges they present, the group endeavors to find their way back to their home planet, undertaking a journey across the iconic Star Wars universe.
