Skeleton Crew - The complete guide to all the characters in the series

Lucasfilm is set to premiere the first two episodes of its upcoming Skeleton Crew on December 2, 2024, at 6 am Pacific Standard Time on Disney+. The series will be taking place years before the events of Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens and a few years after the events of Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi.

Skeleton Crew will be inspired by the early days of Amblin Entertainment films like The Goonies and will be bringing an adventurous spirit to the Star Wars universe. The series will focus on four kids as they go on an adventure alongside a charming Force user when they get lost in the galaxy.

The series will star actors like Jude Law, Ravid Cabot-Conyers, Ryan Kiera Armstrong, and more. The cast list for the series can be found below.

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Cast of Skeleton Crew explored

Jude Law as Jod Na Nawood

Jude Law in the series (Image via Star Wars)

English actor Jude Law will be making his debut in the Star Wars universe by leading the cast of Skeleton Crew. In the show, he will be playing the role of Jod Na Nawood, who is being described as a charming man who can get out of any situation. He will also be a Force user. Fans will, of course, know Law from The Talented Mr. Ripley and the Sherlock Holmes films.

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Ravi Cabot-Conyers as Wim

A still from the show (Image via Star Wars)

American actor Ravi Cabot-Conyers will be portraying the role of Wim in the upcoming Star Wars show. He will be leading the main cast of children in the series. He will also be the one who makes the discovery that sends him and his friends onto the journey in space.

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Ryan Kiera Armstrong as Fern

Fern in Skeleton Crew (Image via Star Wars)

Actress Ryan Kiera Armstrong will be appearing in the series as Fern. She will be joining Wim on his journey and will get lost in space alongside the other three children. Prior to appearing in Skeleton Crew, the American actress also appeared in the film Firestarter and was also a part of the anthology series American Horror Story: Red Tide.

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Tune Adebimpe as Wendle

Wendle in the upcoming series (Image via Star Wars)

Actor Tune Adebimpe will appear as Wendle in the upcoming Star Wars series. Wendle is Wim's father, who grows concerned for his son's safety after he disappears off into space. Fans will be able to recognize Tune Adebimpe as he is best known for being the lead singer of the band TV on the Radio.

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Kerry Condon as Fara

Kerry Condon in Skeleton Crew (Image via Star Wars)

Irish actress and Academy Award nominee Kerry Condon will be a part of Skeleton Crew as well. She will be playing the role of Fara, Kern's mother, and will be a major player in the series as well. Best known for her recent role in The Banshees of Inisherin, Condon is also known for voicing Tony Stark's AI voice, F.R.I.D.A.Y., in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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Additional cast of the series explored

Here is the list of additional cast and characters who will appear in the show:

• Kyriana Kratter as KB
• Robert Timothy Smith as Neel
• Nick Frost as SM 33
• Marti Matulis as Vane
• Jaleel White as Gunter
• Fred Tatasciore as Brutus

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What is Skeleton Crew about?

The upcoming Disney+ show is a Star Wars series created by Jon Watts and Christopher Ford. The official logline of the series reads:

"“Skeleton Crew” follows the journey of four kids who make a mysterious discovery on their seemingly safe home planet, then get lost in a strange and dangerous galaxy, crossing paths with the likes of Jod Na Nawood, the mysterious character played by Law. Finding their way home—and meeting unlikely allies and enemies—will be a greater adventure than they ever imagined."

The series will consist of over eight episodes and will be available to watch on Disney+. For further updates on it, stay tuned with us.