The glorious galaxy of Star Wars is expanding further and diving deeper into brand new stories, featuring a few faces fans might recognize and a whole host of others they will not. The first trailer for the highly anticipated “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew” has landed on our terrestrial doorsteps. Set to air on Disney+ this December, the new series comes to us from the brain trust of Jon Watts and Christopher Ford and whisks audiences behind the scenes of 1983’s Return of the Jedi.

A Mysterious Venture into the Unknown

Spiced with a hint of childlike wonder and intrigue, “Skeleton Crew” frames the journey of four adventurous kids who stumble upon a mysterious finding on their presumably secure home planet. This discovery quickly propels them into a strange and dangerous galaxy. The grand quest to find their way home while navigating through thrilling twists and unexpected alliances promises to be an adventure far beyond their wildest imaginations.

A Galaxy of Talent

The series boasts an ensemble cast including the indefatigable Jude Law, alongside the energetic talents of Ravi Cabot-Conyers, Ryan Kiera Armstrong, Kyriana Kratter, and Robert Timothy Smith. They’re joined by the likes of Tunde Adebimpe, Kerry Condon, Jaleel White, and Nick Frost, who lends his voice to a peculiar droid named SM 33.

All in all, Shadows Dance in a Galaxy Far, Far Away

Quality control is operated by a dynamite roster of directors which includes Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert, David Lowery, Jake Schreier, Bryce Dallas Howard, and Lee Isaac Chung. The series is crafted under the watchful eyes of producers Susan McNamara and John Bartnicki, alongside executive producers Ford, Watts, Jon Favreau, Dave Filoni, Kathleen Kennedy, and Colin Wilson.

Jude Law, clearly buzzing from his interstellar excursion, shared his experiences with PEOPLE. “It is a fun place to be, the universe of Star Wars. The series is spurring with originality, with winks and nods to old films and recent episodes and series”, Law teased. He also expressed immense pride in being part of the crew and working with his talented co-stars.

So, pack your lightsabers, folks! Your journey into the unknown with Star Wars: Skeleton Crew begins on December 3, 2024, on Disney+. It’s sure to be a wild ride through the stars, so remember – may the force be with you.