Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Proves One Thing About Big Sci-Fi Franchises
SlashFilmStory by staff@slashfilm.com (Pauli Poisuo)
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The Force is with 'Skeleton Crew' as the new Star Wars series proves big franchises thrive on creative risks and coming-of-age stories.
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- Showrunner Jon Watts promises the series will explore 'the thrilling world of the Mandalorian' through the lens of a young hero's journey
- Industry insiders say the decision to greenlight a character-driven, slice-of-life Star Wars tale signals Disney's willingness to expand the franchise beyond typical Jedi/Sith epic tropes
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Jon Watts, Disney, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew