Disney+ has released a special trailer to makeStar WarsDay, May the 4th, and to celebrate the legacy of the franchise that exists in a galaxy far, far away. We were given glimpses of heroes likeLuke Skywalker,Din Djarin, Ahsoka Tano, Rey, Han Solo, Princess Leia, and more.“May the Force be with you,” a tweet from the official Star Wars Twitter account reads. “All these Star Wars movies, series, and more, now streaming on @DisneyPlus. #MayThe4thBeWithYou”, along with footage from TV shows likeAhsoka,The Mandalorian, Rebels,and films likeA New Hope,Rogue One, andThe Rise of Skywalker.Slightly more intriguingly, there was a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it shot ofJude Law, the star of the upcomingStar Wars: Skeleton Crewwhich will launch on Disney+ later this year.
What Do We Know AboutSkeleton Crew?
The series has been described as a1980s-style coming-of-age adventure seriesin the vein of Amblin films of the time and will follow a small band of youngsters who, when they find themselves stranded alone out in the galaxy, must find a way to work together to make their way home.
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Executive producerJon Watts, who successfully oversaw theSpider-Mantrilogy for Sony and Marvel, will direct episodes as well as oversee the series, andhe will be accompanied by a top tier of directing talent. He is joined byDavid Lowery,Jake Schreier, Daniels, Bryce Dallas Howard,andLee Isaac Chung.Daniels, of course,won the Oscar for Best DirectingforEverything, Everywhere, All at Once.
Lowery has just releasedPeter Pan and Wendyand has also previouslyhelmedPete’s Dragonfor Disney. Howard has worked on numerous episodes ofThe Mandalorianfor Disney+, directing episodes in all three series of the show to date. Schreier will also be working within the Disney stable as he was recently tapped to direct the upcomingMarvel Cinematic Universe movie,Thunderbolts,while Chung — who has directed an episode ofThe Mandalorianthis season — was Oscar-nominated for his work onMinari, and is set to direct the sequel to 1996’s disaster film,Twister, which will be entitledTwisters.
“This is a show that we’ve been working on for a really long time,” said Watts. “It’s a story of 10-year-old kids from a tiny planet who get lost in theStar Warsgalaxy. It’s the story of their journey home.” Watts stated that “It stars four kids, but it’s not just for kids.” The new series will take place after the events ofReturn of the Jedi.
Skeleton Crewcomes from executive producers Watts,Jon Favreau, Filoni, andChristoper Ford.Skeleton Crewwill arrive on Disney+ sometime later in 2023, though no exact release date has been announced as yet. you may watch the sizzle reel with the new footage down below.
