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Skeleton Crew Is A Love Letter To One Star Wars Movie In Particular
SlashFilmStory by staff@slashfilm.com (Rick Stevenson)
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Skeleton Crew, the new Star Wars series, pays homage to the franchise's most beloved films while also celebrating one of its most polarizing entries.
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- Insider sources reveal the show's creator, Jon Favreau, is a die-hard fan of the much-maligned 1999 film 'Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace', and has woven subtle nods and references throughout the series.
- Despite its divisive reputation, 'The Phantom Menace' is said to be a key inspiration for Skeleton Crew's coming-of-age narrative and the world-building of the Jedi Order, giving the series a fresh perspective on the iconic franchise.
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Jon Favreau, Jedi Order, Skeleton Crew, Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace