The creators were fascinated by pirate stories from a young age, inspired by books like 'Treasure Island' and games like 'Monkey Island.' They wanted to recreate the excitement of going on an adventure, which is a big dream come true for them.
The show aims to capture the spirit of seeing Star Wars for the first time through the eyes of four 10-year-old kids. This perspective provides a new angle on the Star Wars world, making it accessible to new fans while reminding long-time fans of their initial excitement.
The creators had to balance their vision of a middle-class, quiet, and safe world with the design team at Lucasfilm to ensure the aesthetics felt true to Star Wars. They started with broad strokes and let the design team create incredible Star Wars-inspired designs, making the difficult choice of picking the best ones.
The show explores the complexity of good and evil, reflecting the realization that the world isn't as binary as it seems. This theme is fundamental to coming-of-age stories and allows for a deeper exploration of characters who may not be purely good or evil, offering lessons for both the characters and the audience.
The parents in 'Skeleton Crew' are part of a larger societal machine, often too busy to be present for their children. This reflects modern-day issues of work-life balance and societal expectations. Unlike traditional latchkey stories where parents are rarely involved, these parents will play a role in trying to save their kids, highlighting the challenges they face within their own lives.
It is time to set sail across the stars with Mal and Jo as they dive into Episodes 1 and 2 of 'Skeleton Crew,' the latest 'Star Wars' adventure (07:07). Later, they are joined by Ben Lindbergh for a dive into the 'Star Wars' lore corner about the mysterious planet our heroes come from (1:38:21). After that, Joanna chats with showrunners Jon Watts and Christopher Ford to discuss the pirate story inspirations for this swashbuckling tale (1:52:33).
Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson
Guests: Ben Lindbergh, Jon Watts, and Christopher Ford
Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman
Video Editor: Steve Ahlman
Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal and John Richter
Social: Jomi Adeniran
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