Disney+ has announced details of its new Star Wars series “Skeleton Crew,” set to premiere in December. The series tells the story of four young protagonists who discover an old spaceship buried on their planet. They soon find themselves joining a legendary treasure hunt across the galaxy.
Created by Jon Watts and Christopher Ford, “Skeleton Crew” follows the characters Wim, Fern, KB, and Neel. Acclaimed actor Jude Law plays Jod Na Nawood, a Force user who may have connections to the Jedi Order. The series is set during the New Republic era alongside other popular shows like “The Mandalorian” and “Ahsoka.”
Inspired by classic adventure films from Steven Spielberg and Amblin Entertainment, the show centers around an epic hunt for pirate treasure. Evidence points to a link with the infamous Xim the Despot, a legendary pirate from Star Wars history. Xim first appeared in the novel “Han Solo and the Lost Legacy.” Though the character’s original story is now considered non-canon, references to Xim have appeared in current works like “Solo: A Star Wars Story.”
Trailers for “Skeleton Crew” feature symbols resembling Xim’s signature skull emblem. Ur-Kittat writing from the “Ahsoka” series also appears, suggesting the show may depict Xim as a Weequay pirate from the ancient past of the Star Wars galaxy. In addition, fan-favorite Weequay pirate Hondo Ohnaka will make his live-action debut. His presence could provide valuable context given his species’ connection to the historical elements explored in the show.
Key creative talent behind “Skeleton Crew” includes directors Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, as well as David Lowery and Jake Schreier. Actress Kerry Condon also joins the cast in an undisclosed role. The series promises to combine adventure with deep cuts from Star Wars mythology, spanning from ancient eras to the modern timeline. “Skeleton Crew” is slated to premiere its first two episodes on December 3rd on Disney+.
