Star Wars: Skeleton Crewarrived quicker than the Millenium Falcon making the Kessel Run in less than 12 parsecs (don’t tell Han Solo we said that), but as with all good things, it eventually came to an end. One of the many bright spots in the show wasJude Law, who portraysthe charismatic space pirate Jod Na Nawood. It was speculated before the show that Law would play a Jedi, and while his character is adept at using the Force, he quickly proves he’s no Jedi. Collider’sMaggie Lovittrecently attended a panel at MEGACon Orlando where the cast ofSkeleton Crewspoke about their time on the show, and Law was asked how much lightsaber training he had to prepare for his role as Jod. His answer might shock you:
“Honestly, we kind of liked the idea thathe had no lightsaber training. So, we consciously decided to do nothing. I’ve done stuff in the past with swords, knives, cutlasses, and all that, fencing, so I’ve used similar before. And they would do wonderful enhancements on the set, so whenever the lightsaber came out, and it was lit, you’d get to [mimics lightsaber ignition sound].”
The idea that Law did not undergo lightsaber training to make it more authentic that his character was not familiar with using a lightsaber is a brilliant creative decision.Star Warstoo often folds its Force users into the category of a righteous Jedi Knight obsessed with helping the galaxy, or a former Jedi turned to the dark side, but Jod represents the middle ground. It makes sense that there are probably thousands, if not more, of Force users, spread around the galaxy, who were never picked up by the Jedi orinfluenced by the Sith,who simply use their abilities to give them a hand up in everyday situations. Jod is nothing more than a space pirate who happens to be in tune with the Force, but over the course of Season 1, he proves to beexactly the villain thatSkeleton Crewneeds.
What Else Does Jude Law Have in the Works?
If you’re fresh off watching Jude Law put on a show inSkeleton Crewand are wondering when and where he’ll be seen next, fortunately, you don’t have to wait long. He’ll next star alongsideJason BatemaninBlack Rabbit, the upcoming series following the owner of a New York City hotspot who lets his troublesome brother back into his life. The show does not yet have an official release date, but it is expected to premiere in 2025.Law will also star as Vladimir PutininThe Wizard of the Kremlin, the political thriller also featuringPaul DanoandJeffrey Wright.
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Star Wars: Skeleton Crew
Four kids make a mysterious discovery on their home planet that leads them to get lost in a strange and dangerous galaxy.
