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How ‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’ Assembled the Hippest Directors in the Galaxy
The WrapStory by Drew Taylor
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Lucasfilm taps a trio of edgy directors to steer the latest 'Star Wars' series, 'Skeleton Crew,' into more adult, unsettling territory.
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- Episode director David Lowery ('Pete's Dragon') brings his signature dark sensibilities to the 'Star Wars' franchise, delivering one of the series' scariest installments yet.
- Rising stars Jon Watts ('Spider-Man: No Way Home') and Bryce Dallas Howard ('The Mandalorian') also helm episodes, giving 'Skeleton Crew' a fresh, indie-film vibe that sets it apart from previous 'Star Wars' shows.
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Bryce Dallas Howard, David Lowery, Jon Watts, Robert Timothy Smith, Lucasfilm, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew