‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’ Director Hints at a “Childlike” Perspective for the Series: “I can’t wait for people to see this thing”

‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’ is an upcoming live-action series set to expand the Star Wars universe, with a December premiere on Disney+. Created by Jon Watts and Christopher Ford, the series follows a group of children, likely Force-sensitive, who embark on an adventure to find their way back to their home planet after a mysterious discovery.

Jude Law’s character is expected to play a crucial role, acting as both guardian and mentor, guiding the children on their journey.

The story will draw many parallels to children’s classics like ‘The Goonies,’ making it enjoyable for both kids and adults. Much like ‘The Mandalorian,’ which features an adult (Din Djarin) caring for a child (Grogu), ‘Skeleton Crew’ will blend elements appealing to a wide audience.

While promoting ‘Twisters,’ Lee Isaac Chung shared with GamesRadar what viewers can expect from this upcoming Star Wars installment:

I can’t wait for people to see this thing. It’s got a lot of Jon Watts in it, and anyone who’s a fan of what Jon Watts does – he’s very childlike in a beautiful way, in the way that he tells stories, and how he captures a childlike perspective in things. He brings that beautiful perspective to this story of young people in the Star Wars universe.

Although the show is primarily aimed at children, Chung explains that it offers something for everyone:

I felt like I hadn’t seen this. When I read all of the scripts, and when I was looking at the design of what he was designing – he asked if I would be on board. It was a no-brainer for me once I saw what he was working on. And then, also, working with him on that show, and with Jude and all the incredible actors who we have – it was a lot of fun. We were just having fun all the time. The kids were incredible and great. […] What I hope is that it’s really going to touch families, and families are going to want to spend a lot of time with the show.

While the exact release date hasn’t been set, we know the show is scheduled to debut in December 2024. It will feature 8 episodes, likely premiering on Disney+ with one episode released each week.

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