Jude Law's Skeleton Crew Character Connects to Classic Star Wars Lore

The character Jod Na Nawood, played by Jude Law, carries ties to the 1977 Marvel Star Wars comics and hints at a layered backstory in the Disney+ series.

Jude Law's character in Skeleton Crew, Jod Na Nawood, is revealed to use the alias Crimson Jack, a name rooted in the 1977 Marvel Star Wars comics.
Crimson Jack was originally introduced as a pirate in the Expanded Universe and has since appeared in various iterations, though his connection to Law's character remains ambiguous.
Jod Na Nawood is portrayed as a mysterious figure with a complex past, including hints of Force sensitivity and a childhood marked by hardship.
The show's creators worked closely with Jude Law to craft a layered backstory for Jod, which will be gradually unveiled throughout the season.
Skeleton Crew, set a decade after A New Hope, continues to explore new corners of the Star Wars galaxy with weekly episodes on Disney+.