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After working on some experimental projects, actor Jude Law is ready to enter another mega-franchise and this time his destination is the galaxy far, far away. Following stints in the MCU andWizarding Wordfranchises, Law is set to become a part of theStar Warsuniverse with the upcoming seriesSkeleton Crew, which is slated to release later this year.
During a recent interview, Law spoke about his decision to join the epic space opera franchise. However, the actor admitted that it wasn’t an easy choice as he gave the prospect a long and hard thought before accepting the role in the upcoming series. Here is why Law went to great lengths to ensure hisStar Warsouting would not be a disaster.
Jude Law Revealed Why He Took Time to AcceptSkeleton CrewRole
Jude Lawis slated to appear in the upcomingStar WarsseriesSkeleton Crew, created by Jon Watts and Christopher Ford. During a recent interview withVariety, Law opened up about his decision to enter the galaxy far, far away but admitted to mulling over the choice for a long time.
In the interview, Law admitted to being a fan of the original 1977 film. As a result, the actor who has previously appeared intheFantastic Beastsfranchisewanted to ensure that the show’s quality would maintain the high bar set by the original film.
I wanted it to be right. I didn’t want to be the guy that dropped the ball on ‘Star Wars.’
Law made the above statement regarding his lengthy conversations with co-creator Jon Watts before he accepted the role. The actor also explained that he took his time to develop an understanding of the story and Watts’ vision as he did not want to dive in without preparation.
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Furthermore, Law also had a say in several aspects of his character’s appearance and rejected the idea of wearing a wig. Instead, the actor suggested a short-haired look since his character was mostly behind a mask. Despite discussing his role, Law played coy about whether his character would be Force-sensitive.
Jude Law Teased ClassicStar WarsEaster Eggs inSkeleton Crew
From Law’s words, it is evident that he underwent intense preparation for hisStar Warsdebut, ensuring that it won’t beanotherThe Acolyte-like disasterfor the space opera franchise. While Law’s series appears to be mostly disconnected from the widerStar Warsuniverse, the actor hinted that fans can look forward to easter eggs.
In an interview withPeople, Law teased what fans can expect fromSkeleton Crew, especially in terms of the wider universe and its lore. He stated:
If you look carefully, [we] got some Star Wars tech that dates right back, I believe, to the original film.
Law added that the easter eggs were part of the joy of dabbling in the galaxy far, far away and made the overall experience more enjoyable for him.
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Similarly, series creatorsJon Wattsand Christopher Ford teased some deep-cut references to obscure lore from the franchise that will appeal to longtime fans. As a result, there is plenty to look forward to for fans who enjoy the interconnectedness of the space opera franchise.
Skeleton Crewis scheduled to premiere on June 20, 2025, on Disney+.
Pratik Handore
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With a keen interest in comic book movies and blockbuster franchises, Pratik usually covers news and updates on the DCU, MCU, Star Wars, and more.A die-hard fan of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, Pratik spends most of his time exploring different storytelling mediums that invoke a sense of wonder and adventure. Other filmmakers whose works have deeply influenced him include Alfred Hitchcock, James Gunn, and Guillermo del Toro.
