Skeleton Crew’s Jude Law on Keeping Franchise Secrets, His Mysterious Star Wars Character and Favorite Franchise Memory

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Skeleton Crew’s Jude Law on Keeping Franchise Secrets, His Mysterious Star Wars Character and Favorite Franchise Memory

Jude Law is adding another iconic franchise to his filmography with Star Wars: Skeleton Crew. Since it broke out in the 90s with acclaimed curves Shopping, Wilde, Gattaca and The Talented Mr. RipleyLaw has starred in everything from blockbuster productions like Steven Spielberg AI: Artificial Intelligence for award-nominated dramas like Closer, Cold Mountain and Contagion. The Oscar nominee has also lent his talents to several franchises, including playing the villain Yon-Rogg in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film. Captain MarvelDumbledore in Fantastic Beasts films and Dr. John Watson in the film led by Robert Downey Jr. Sherlock Holmes films.

The star law Star Wars: Skeleton Crew as Jod Na Nawood, a mysterious rogue and galactic traveler who is sensitive to the Force. When he comes across a group of children who have inadvertently traveled at the speed of light from their peaceful home planet of the Republic to the other side of the galaxy after discovering a derelict ship, Jod forms a partnership with them to travel back home safely. Along the way, however, the group will learn more about Jod as they question his ultimate motivations for embarking on the journey.

Alongside Law, the set Star Wars: Skeleton Crew The cast includes Ravi Cabot-Conyers, Ryan Kiera Armstrong, Kyriana Kratter, Robert Timothy Smith, Tunde Adebimpe, Kerry Condon, Nick Frost, Marti Matulis, Jaleel White, Fred Tatasciore, Mike Estes and Dale Soules. Bringing a sense of light-hearted adventure in the style of classic Amblin films such as The Gooniesthe show proves to be a refreshing departure from the Lucasfilm franchise’s tried-and-true formula.

In anticipation of the program’s premiere, Screen speech interviewed Jude Law to discuss Star Wars: Skeleton Crewhis secret to avoiding sharing secrets from the big franchises he’s become a part of, what to expect from his mysterious character on the series, collaborating with producers Jon Watts and Christopher Ford to really flesh out Jod’s story, and his favorite memory from Lucasfilm history of the franchise.

Law learned to “Place the iron curtain“To protect the secrets of the franchise

They shouldn’t know everything.


Jude Law as Jod Na Nawood in Skeleton Crew Entertainment Weekly preview

Screen Speech: Skeleton Crew it’s fantastic. Each episode had this childhood nostalgia that just got to me. And it seems like you’re great at keeping secrets because it reminds me a little of when you played Yon-Rogg and you were hiding who the character was. How did the secrecy of working at Marvel Studios help prepare you for the secrecy of working on a film? Star Wars property?

Jude Law: You just learn to put up the iron curtain of “No comment,” or let people respond to the question or the curiosity, answer it, and then there’s a certain smile that you have to develop. I say, “Yes, maybe. Maybe!” Also, I’m a big believer in keeping secrets because it makes the experience better. I want the audience to have a wonderful experience watching this, and they shouldn’t know that. They shouldn’t know everything. There are twists and turns.

Law loves the rumors surrounding Jod (but won’t react to any of them)

He’s a survivor, but he’s clearly quick-witted and changeable.


Jude Law's Jod looks mysterious as he pulls his hood down in Skeleton Crew

I agree with you. I don’t know how much you follow the rumors online or not, but there was a lot of speculation about who your character was. And after I watched the show, I was so glad I didn’t know who his character was. Did you know any crazy rumors about your character?

Jude Law: No. Some other interviewers told me some things today, so I know there were rumors that he was linked to Palpatine or Rey’s father, and I love all of that. I love the passion for this universe and the potential of this universe; the bonds and type of desire people have for paths and characters [to] cross. I mean, that’s what makes it so alive.

I feel like your character has been ripped away Star Wars tradition, but you’re not sure which part of that tradition he comes from, because he has so many stories. How much of that mystery did you want to bring to your character?

Jude Law: Mystery was the key. Knowing the scale of the universe now and therefore what it would be like to survive in it meant I could draw on all kinds of influences and inspirations. Obviously, the character himself has this potential because he is slightly contradictory, dubious and multifaceted. He’s a survivor, but he’s clearly quick-witted and changeable.

The big question is: is he loyal? Is he a threat? What is his intention? But what was wonderful was being able to look at the canon and say, “Okay, if he’s this, then maybe he can remind people of that. If he’s this, maybe he can remind people of that.” Taking advantage of all this just meant that it was like cherry-picking.

Jod’s relationship with the kids is essential to everyone’s arcs

…the relationship will go through pitfalls and ups and downs.


Jude Law's Jod Na Nawood talks to the children of the Skeleton Crew on a ship
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I love the relationships your character has with these kids, specifically Wim. I feel like he projects a hero image onto his character, which he doesn’t shy away from. Can you talk to me about Wim’s relationship with your character and how we see that progress throughout the series?

Jude Law: What I loved about this concept was the idea of ​​making the protagonists children, because children have innocence. They have a sense of wonder at the world and excitement, and a desire for heroes to be heroes and for the world and life to be an adventure. Wim is absolutely front and center on this. I just think it sheds light on the universe that we haven’t seen in a while, and it’s really unique.

But you’re right that Jod, of course, sees this as an opportunity. “If he thinks that, then why would I say otherwise? If he thinks that, then why would I say otherwise?” But there is no absolute honesty in this, so the relationship will go through pitfalls and ups and downs. And as with all of them, it’s a living, breathing relationship, and the kids give it the best they can.

These kids are amazing in the series, the chemistry between them is great and you have a lot of fun with them. What did they bring to their roles that surprised you?

Jude Law: First of all, what they brought to their roles was incredible acting ability. They are wonderful young actors and knew their roles. They also knew how to trust their parts and awaken emotions when and if necessary. They were listening and learning very quickly. The team was very intelligent in the lineup [because] anyway, there’s a bit of them in the roles that obviously they saw and thought, “She’s going to be great in this. He’s going to be great in this.” They were smart enough to listen and let the kids dress up. Honestly, their brilliance, their uniqueness – all of that was what impressed me the most.

What does your character learn about himself through his interactions with these children? And what did you learn about yourself from playing this role?

Jude Law: It’s easier to talk about myself than the character because I don’t know how much he learns. He is quite set in his ways. I don’t think he would mind saying he cares about them, although his actions don’t always show it. What did I learn? They reminded me daily to enjoy the fun of acting and making films. It’s a job and you must take it seriously, but there is a sense of playfulness and fun that needs to be embraced.

Law worked closely with Watts and Ford to “Really beautify“Jod’s Story

They were very open to my suggestions…


Jude Law in Star Wars: Skeleton Crew

I think John and Chris did a fantastic job on this show. I know that Star Wars, More recently, it’s been using volume and green screen a lot, but it felt like it was going back to basics, where everything was done in camera. Can you talk about working with John and Chris as collaborators on this show?

Jude Law: First of all, before we even went into production, they collaborated fantastically on ideas about how to really embellish Jod’s story and who he was. They were very open to my suggestions, and that’s always a great starting point because you’re discovering a character. You want to find them in yourself and you really want them to get into your system so that you can step into their shoes and plausibly be that person. It helps when you feel like their DNA is written.

Your understanding of the technical approach is incredible, as is your attention to detail. And also being able to supervise and kindly godfather these other amazing directors who obviously have their own experience and vision and style? This is not an easy job. But they did it with such grace and such an open heart. It felt like a team effort, but they were our leaders. We were following them.

The law has a unique favorite Star Wars Childhood memory that is “A Stranger


Jude Law's Jod looking around a corner while holding a blaster in Skeleton Crew

Which is your favorite Star Wars memory growing?

Jude Law: It’s weird, but honestly, it was probably when Empire Strike Back came out. I was very, very young and it was probably one of the first times I really remember going to the cinema because it was so formative and profound – as it was for almost everyone. It changed cinema and was an initial experience of going to the cinema. So for me it was just, “What is this?”

I was also aware that there was another one coming, so the excitement of Empire Strikes Back coming and going, I don’t think I ever got over it because I knew how good the last one was. I don’t know if we had a VHS player back then – I don’t know if you could rent videos back then – so I think I only saw the first one once. Maybe we went twice, but then we had to wait two or three years.

So it’s here, and you’re a few years older, so you kind of understand what’s going on. And just for it to be delivered the way it was to the Tauntaun, with [Han] ripping out their guts and thinking, “What is happening to these creatures?” I mean, it was remarkable.

On Star Wars: Skeleton Crew

Star Wars: Skeleton Crew 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 their way home – and encountering unlikely allies and enemies – will be a greater adventure than they ever imagined.

The series stars Jude Law, Ravi Cabot-Conyers, Ryan Kiera Armstrong, Kyriana Kratter, Robert Timothy Smith, Tunde Adebimpe, Kerry Condon and Nick Frost. The episodes are directed by Jon Watts, David Lowery, the Daniels (Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert), Jake Schreier, Bryce Dallas Howard and Lee Isaac Chung.

Jon Watts and Christopher Ford are the lead writers and also serve as executive producers along with Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni, Kathleen Kennedy and Colin Wilson. Chris Buongiorno, Karen Gilchrist and Carrie Beck are co-executive producers, and Susan McNamara and John Bartnicki are producers.

Stay tuned for our others Star Wars: Skeleton Crew interviews with:

  • Ravi Cabot-Conyers, Kyriana Kratter, Robert Timothy Smith and Ryan Kiera Armstrong

  • Jon Watts and Christopher Ford

Source: Screen Rant Plus

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