Key Takeaways:
• Lucasfilm debuts first official trailer for the series, “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew” at D23.
• The series stars Jude Law, Ravi Cabot-Conyers, Ryan Kiera Armstrong, Kyriana Kratter, and Robert Timothy Smith.
• The series has a stellar set of directors including Jon Watts, David Lowery, the Daniels, Jake Schreier, Bryce Dallas Howard, and Lee Isaac Chung.
• A sneak-peek into The Mandalorian and Grogu footage was also shared.
Introduction
Star Wars fans, buckle up! Lucasfilm used D23, the ultimate Disney fan event, as a platform to debut the trailer for their new series, “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew”. Yes, you heard it right!
About the New Show
This Star Wars spin-off is a coming-of-age story starring the fantastic Jude Law. Ravi Cabot-Conyers, Ryan Kiera Armstrong, Kyriana Kratter, and Robert Timothy Smith make up the young and adventurous lead quartet. These four stumble upon a cool Jedi guy called Jod Na Nawood, who Jude Law portrays. This Jod guy is described as a smooth-talker with a razor-sharp wit.
The Trailer Sneak Peak
The highlight was the trailer itself. It may have been a short one, but it packed a punch. Showcasing a wider universe than previous Star Wars shows, the trailer had a ‘movie-like’ feel which really caught our eye.
Director’s Cut
The brains behind this series are some really cool directors. You’ve got Jon Watts who helmed Spider-Man: No Way Home, David Lowery of Pete’s Dragon fame, the super-talented Daniels duo (Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert) known for Everything Everywhere All At Once, Jake Schreier from Thunderbolts, Bryce Dallas Howard who contributed to The Mandalorian, and Lee Isaac Chung who directed Twisters. Woah, that’s quite a roster!
Disney’s Official Synopsis
Let me give you the lowdown on what to expect. “Skeleton Crew” follows four young’uns who stumble upon a pretty mysterious discovery on their home planet. This lands them in a distant galaxy filled with danger where they cross paths with Jod Na Nawood, the elusive character played by Jude Law. Stuck in this galaxy, getting back home means going on an adventure bigger than they could ever imagine. Sound fun, right?
Nostalgic Moments with The Mandalorian & Grogu
But hold on there! That is not where it ended. We also got a quick glimpse of “The Mandalorian” and Grogu. Guess what? It looks like the Star Wars saga is going back to an icy world similar to Hoth, with towering AT-AT Walkers. Unfortunately, this teased footage isn’t available online yet, but according to insiders present at D23, it promises a thrilling return to the big screen in May 2026.
Final Thoughts
For a Star Wars fan, this is some pretty exciting stuff. From the reveal of a new coming-of-age series to sneaky teaser of The Mandalorian and Grogu, it seems like Lucasfilm has some epic stuff coming. We know the wait is long but given what we’ve seen, it seems like it’s going to be totally worth it!
So, let’s buckle up, get our lightsabers ready, and look forward to an exciting journey into a galaxy far, far away.