Star Wars’next TV show,Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, is said to include many head-nods to oldStar Warsproperties - and has already revealed a look at this 39-year-old creature created by George Lucas himself. Following the completion of the originalStar Warstrilogy withReturn of the Jediin 1983,Star Warsactually created a few spin-off series and TV movies, including the 1985 movieThe Battle for Endor. This featured not only the Ewoks, but also a brand-new type of creature named the Teek, whichSkeleton Crewcreators Jon Watts and Christopher Ford have since brought back.
In a teaser shared byStar Wars,the first look at a Teek was caught by eagle-eyed viewerMatty T, seen in the background of a shot featuring Wim (Ravi Cabot-Conyers). It looks as if the creature is holding some type of tool, potentially aiding in an effort to repair something. Considering the fact that the basis forSkeleton Crew’s story is four children getting lost in space, it’s possible this creature could be working to help them repair something they don’t know how to fix. Either way, it’s an exciting look at something old becoming new once again.
What The Teek’s Return Means For Star Wars
Old Star Wars Material Is Honored
The return of the Teek inStar Warsis very promising, as it proves that modernStar Warshas not forgotten about some of its oldestStar WarsLegendsmaterial. For anyone who hopes to continue seeingStar Warsbring back some of these classic elements, this is a wonderful sign.It’s also sure to heighten the nostalgia factor thatSkeleton Crewis building upon, though not in aStar Warsspecific way. It’s using classic coming-of-age themes from the 1980s, and plucking a creature like this straight from that time is pure perfection.
Our Take On This Star Wars Creature Making A Comeback
A Promising Return To Classic Star Wars
The most exciting thing about this first glimpse at the Teek is that it looks absolutely fantastic. It looks just like its older counterpart with some obvious improvements that help it to blend more seamlessly into its environment nearly four decades later.It certainly seems to fit right in with the aesthetic of the show, which is taking these kids through places filled with people and creatures unlike anybody has ever really seen before inStar Wars, aiding the effort in providing a childlike perspective on this familiar galaxy far, far, away.
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Cast & Character Guide
Since Lucasfilm debuted the trailer for Skeleton Crew, it’s helpful to know who is in Disney’s latest Star Wars show - & who their characters are.
This is also a very important step for modernStar Wars, as mentioned above, because it proves that they’re still willing to draw upon even some of their oldest Expanded Universe elements.The Battle for Endorhas been all but lost amidst the lore that’s developed ever since, andto see these elements making a return so many years later is very encouraging for those who hope thatStar Warswill continue to bring things back into the foldover time.Skeleton Crewalready seems like the perfect choice for this process, and is doing a wonderful job so far.
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew
Cast
Skeleton Crew follows four ordinary children who become lost in the expansive Star Wars galaxy. As they navigate unfamiliar worlds and the challenges they present, the group endeavors to find their way back to their home planet, undertaking a journey across the iconic Star Wars universe.
