The Skeleton Crew creator says that in the series, children view the Jedi as fairytale characters

Star Wars: Skeleton Crew is one of the most anticipated entries in the star Wars Franchise. According to co-creator Chris Ford, the children of the series view the Jedi as fairy-tale characters.

“We wanted to incorporate the idea that these children have heard of Jedi and stories of good versus evil, just as our planet has fairy tales or King Arthur stories about the Knights of the Round Tablesaid Ford in an interview with The HoloFiles.We wanted to make sure we did it in a careful way so that it didn’t feel like a weird meta thing. They know about Jedi, they’ve read Jedi stories, they even do lightsaber combat, but we were very clear that we didn’t want to cross certain lines.”

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Ford explained how the creative team approached the fairytale aspect of the story while staying true to the Jedi. “For example, when they pretend to fight (fight) with the lightsaber, they make the wrong sound because they haven’t seen the movies“” he continued. “You’ve never seen a lightsaber in real life. So it was about finding ways to make it authentic Star Wars Galaxy. It’s like their toys aren’t from Kenner, but more like tin toys, like a slightly more old-fashioned pre-commercialization toy.”

Skeleton Crew will appeal to children and adults

Created by Ford and Jon Watts, Skeleton crew takes place at the same time The Mandalorian. Announced as a coming-of-age series: “The story follows the journey of four children who make a mysterious discovery on their seemingly safe home planet and then become lost in a strange and dangerous galaxy. Finding your way home – and meeting unexpected allies and enemies – will be a greater adventure than they could have ever imagined,” reads the official synopsis.

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The highly anticipated live-action Star Wars series will premiere earlier than previously announced.

Director David Lowery recently explained that the series is designed to evoke a sense of childlike wonder in viewers of all ages. “Growing up, I aspired to be Luke Skywalker and Han Solo. I didn’t need a show about children to love me star Wars” he said. “But I think this film will remind adults like me what it was like to be a little kid watching.” star Wars for the first time.”

The series stars Ryan Kiera Armstrong as Fern, Kyriana Kratter as KB, Robert Timothy Smith as Neel, Ravi Cabot-Conyers as Wim and Jude Law as Jod Na Nawood. The supporting cast includes Kerry Condon as Fara, Jaleel White as Gunter, Fred Tatasciore as Brutus and Tunde Adebimpe as Wendle. Nick Frost will lend his voice to a droid named SM 33, described as “a rusty, old, cranky droid who somewhat reluctantly helps the children along the way.”

Skeleton crew Premiering on Disney+ with two episodes on December 2nd, the other six episodes will air weekly.

Source: The HoloFiles