What role does Kelly MacDonald play in Star Wars: Skeleton Crew? Star's character, explored

Pokkit as played by actress Kelly MacDonald | Image Source: Star Wars Databank
Pokkit as played by actress Kelly MacDonald | Image Source: Star Wars Databank

Jude Law's "Jod Na Wood"'s surprising actions in the closing moments of the last Star Wars: Skeleton Crew episode surprised everyone. The episode titled "You Have a Lot to Learn About Pirates" takes place on a planet known for its luxury spa called Lanupa. Surprising headways are also made in the kids' plan to return home. However, an important character is also set up - Kelly MacDonald's Pokkit.

Pokkit is introduced as a bounty hunter who has a history with "Jod." While she presents herself as a friend to him, he clearly doesn't trust her. Fans have theorized that she belongs to the Umbaran species in the Star Wars Universe because of her pale skin and colorless eyes. But her species is yet to be officially confirmed.


Who is Pokkit in Star Wars: Skeleton Crew?

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The woman reveals that "Jod" or "Dash Zentin," the name by which she knows him, betrayed her by stealing one of her bounties and leaving her for dead in a leech pit. While she pretends they are okay, secretly, she does harbor a grudge against him. Pokkit sees through the kids' disguise and warns them not to trust him. After a while, she contacts Captain Brutus and provides him with "Zentin"'s coordinates.

She does so to collect the bounty Brutus had placed on "Jod"/"Zentin" earlier. However, she is not paid until Brutus can capture "Zentin"/"Jod." So, it is expected of her to join the fray and hunt "Zentin"/"Jod" if she survives the events of the last Star Wars: Skeleton Crew episode. If so, this isn't the last we've seen of Kelly MacDonald in Star Wars: Skeleton Crew.


Pokkit's history in Star Wars: Skeleton Crew explained

Pokkit's exposition during her introduction in Star Wars: Skeleton Crew links the series to the wider Star Wars Universe. Pokkit reveals that before "Dash Zentin" betrayed and left her for dead, she was a part of the Bounty Hunters Guild. However, now she works for a private client, who pays her well. These two factors have had fans in a frenzy.

Firstly, The Bounty Hunters Guild is the same as Din Djarin from The Mandalorian, i.e., Pedro Pascal's character is part of when he worked for Greef Karga. Secondly, fan theories are emerging about Pokkit's current employer. It remains to be seen if they, i.e., Pokkit's employer, will play a role in Star Wars: Skeleton Crew or other Star Wars projects.

It is because of these things fans are hoping for more Kelly MacDonald in Star Wars: Skeleton Crew.


Who is the actor playing Pokkit in Star Wars: Skeleton Crew?

The actress playing Pokkit in Star Wars: Skeleton Crew is Kelly Macdonald. Before seeing Kelly MacDonald in Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, people have seen her in beloved movies like No Country For Old Men, the two Trainspotting movies, and even Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2. However, one of her most popular roles is that of the protagonist of Pixar's Brave.


Will Pokkit appear in the future? Find out by catching Star Wars: Skeleton Crew on Disney+.

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