Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Prepares for Disney+ Debut with Fresh Take on Adventure and Mythology

The new series explores coming-of-age themes through a group of kids navigating the dangers of a galaxy far, far away, blending classic influences with Star Wars lore.

• Skeleton Crew, created by Jon Watts and Christopher Ford, premieres on Disney+ on December 3 in the US and December 4 in the UK.
• The series follows four kids who accidentally embark on an interstellar journey after discovering a buried spacecraft on their home planet.
• The show explores the Star Wars galaxy from a child's perspective, presenting Jedi as mythical figures akin to fairy tale heroes or King Arthur's knights.
• Creators drew inspiration from classic films like The Goonies, Flight of the Navigator, and pirate serials, blending these influences with Star Wars storytelling.
• The cast includes Jude Law as an enigmatic guide, alongside a young ensemble and characters like a pirate droid voiced by Nick Frost.

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