The Star Wars franchise has always been a source of excitement and wonder. Now, for the first time, the Skeleton Crew series presents a young group of kids exploring the galaxy in search of their way home. This deliberate choice echoes the spirit of old 80s movies like The Goonies, but it also poses some real-world logistical challenges.

Dealing with the Aging Problem

Series creators Jon Watts and Christopher Ford addressed the aging issue in a recent Collider interview. There is no word yet on a second season of Skeleton Crew, but they expressed their intention to continue the story and accommodate the growing stars. As they pointed out, kids grow rapidly, and this becomes a significant concern when a show is shot a year or more before its release. The solution they suggested is an in-universe timeskip of about three or four years. "By the time we would get production going, we know what age the kids would be," Ford and Watts explained. "We'll be writing towards that, and you'll be growing up with the kids."

Handling Kid Characters in TV

Keeping kid characters in line with their actors has always been a challenge in television. Even beyond Stranger Things, which the creators named as an inspiration to avoid, Lost faced a similar problem with Malcolm David Kelly's Walt. After the first season, he grew significantly, leading to limited usage in the second season and eventually his exit from the show. Ford told Collider that they had planned a timeskip from the beginning with Skeleton Crew because "it takes so long to get things moving." Additionally, he mentioned that there are "so many repercussions" at the end of the season that a break before the next adventure would be beneficial for both the kids and the audience.

The Future of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew

This provides a tantalizing glimpse into the future of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew and the potential directions the show could take if Disney decides to continue it. It's an exciting prospect for fans of the franchise, as they get to see how the young characters will evolve and what new adventures await them. With the careful handling of the aging issue and the promise of a well-planned story, Skeleton Crew has the potential to become a beloved part of the Star Wars legacy.