Star Wars: Skeleton Crew cast and character guide: Who plays whom in the newest New Republic era show

Star Wars: Skeleton Crew cast (Image via Disney+)
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew cast (Image via Disney+)

Star Wars: Skeleton Crew is a coming-of-age series set in the New Republican era. The show takes place in the same timeline as The Mandalorian but features characters not seen in the franchise before.

The series revolves around four kids who make a discovery on their planet and end up getting stuck in a galaxy. The group must find their way back home, facing several challenges.

Some eccentric characters support or oppose the kids in their journey. Here is the full Star Wars: Skeleton Crew cast and character guide.


Star Wars: Skeleton Crew cast and characters

The Star Wars: Skeleton Crew cast includes the following main characters:

1) Jude Law as Jod Na Nawood

Jude Law as Jod Na Nawood (Image via Disney+)
Jude Law as Jod Na Nawood (Image via Disney+)

Jude Law stars as Jod Na Nawood, a mysterious man who helps the kids find a way to reach their home planet. Jod seems to be hiding some secrets from his past and can also use the Force, which means he could be a Jedi.

Law is an Academy Award-nominated actor known for playing Albus Dumbledore in the Fantastic Beasts film series, William Inman in the period drama Cold Mountain, and Dr. Watson in the Sherlock Holmes movie franchise.


2) Ravi Cabot-Conyers as Wim

Child actor Ravi Cabot-Conyers plays Wim in Star Wars: Skeleton Crew. Wim is a curious and imaginative child who is bored with his ordinary life.

He dreams of becoming a Jedi, and his curiosity leads him to discover something on his planet that starts the whole chaos. Cabot-Conyers previously voiced Antonio Madrigalin in the animated musical fantasy film Encanto. He has also appeared in shows like The Resident and Tell Me a Story.


3) Ryan Kiera Armstrong as Fern

Ryan Kiera Armstrong stars as Fern, the strong-willed daughter of Fara, an officer of the New Republic. Fern’s brave personality makes her the leader of the group. Though she is rebellious, she knows how to remain calm in difficult situations.

Armstrong is a child star known for her performances in films like Black Widow, Firestarter, and Wildflower. She was a member of the main cast in American Horror Story: Red Tide.


4) Kyriana Kratter as KB

Kyriana Kratter plays KB, a close friend of Fern. Contrary to her friend’s outgoing personality, KB is an introvert, who maturely handles situations and gives sensible suggestions at the right time.

She is a technology expert and wears a visor that can perform various tasks. Kratter has previously appeared in shows like Bunk'd and United States of Al and the film The Healing Garden.


5) Robert Timothy Smith as Neel

Robert Timothy Smith stars as Neel, an alien youngling. He is Wm’s best friend and likes to follow the rules. He joins the other three kids on their journey to space and back. Timothy Smith’s previous television credits include Mythic Quest, Good Girls, and Tosh.0.


6) Nick Frost as SM-33

Nick Frost voices the droid SM-33. The kids encounter SM-33 on the spaceship, and he decides to help them get back to their home. SM-33 is a rusty droid who cannot remember several things from the past due to his faulty circuit.

Frost has previously essayed voice roles in several projects, including the shows 3Below, Phineas and Ferb, and Black Books and the films Monster Family, The Boxtrolls, and Scooby-Doo! The Sword and the Scoob.


7) Tunde Adebimpe as Wendle

Tunde Adebimpe as Wendle (Image via Disney+)
Tunde Adebimpe as Wendle (Image via Disney+)

Twisters star Tunde Adebimpe stars as Wendle, Wim’s father. He wants his son to perform well at school. When Wim and his friends go missing, Wendle gets into action and takes it upon himself to find the kids.


8) Kerry Condon as Fara

Better Call Saul and The Banshees of Inisherin actress Kerry Condon plays Fara, Fern’s mother. She is a high-ranking official in the New Republic. After her daughter goes missing, Fara teams up with Wendle to search for the children.


Supporting cast and characters in Star Wars: Skeleton Crew

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Apart from the above main characters, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew features an impressive ensemble of supporting cast, including:

  • Marti Matulis as Vane
  • Jaleel White as Gunter
  • Fred Tatasciore as Brutus
  • Michael C. Bradford as Aqualish and Pirate
  • Dale Soules as Chaelt
  • Cass Buggé as Maree
  • M.J. Kang as Garree
  • Mike Estes as Pax
  • Brian Oerly as Ishi Tib

Star Wars: Skeleton Crew airs new episodes on Disney+ on Mondays.

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Edited by Yesha Srivastava