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Skeleton Crew: Why Fans Are Confused About Max Rebo & Neel, the Blue Elephant

ComingSoon.net
Story by Abdul Azim Naushad
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Skeleton Crew's blue alien Neel divides Star Wars fans, as creators clarify he's not related to iconic Max Rebo
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  • Creators confirm Neel and Max Rebo are different species, despite fans' belief they're the same due to their similar blue elephant-like appearances
  • Neel is brought to life through a combination of facial motion capture, suit performance, and animatronic puppeteering, with the actor's unique portrayal of the character's 'gestures and physicality' impressing fans
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Jon Watts, Christopher Ford, Robert Timothy Smith, Disney Plus, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew
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