Star Wars: Skeleton Crew on Disney+ is going to be an early holiday season gift to the Star Wars fans this year. Set during the New Republic era, this fresh Star Wars story follows a group of kids who stumble upon a mystery. It pulls them from their home planet into the vast unknown of the galaxy.
Jude Law plays a potentially Jedi-like character named Jod Na Nawood. The show’s trailer has stirred up excitement among fans. It could be giving off similar vibes as The Goonies in space with pirates, booby traps, and an unforgettable adventure.
What’s even more intriguing is that Nawood is rumored to be a “new kind of Jedi.” Fans are speculating if he is truly a Jedi, or does he just use the Force in some unique way?
Let us dig into this character and the questions surrounding his role in Star Wars: Skeleton Crew.
Disclaimer: The article reflects the author's opinion. Reader discretion is advised.
Who is Jod Na Nawood in Star Wars: Skeleton Crew?
The main character in Star Wars: Skeleton Crew is Jod Na Nawood. He is shown as a mysterious Force-sensitive figure played by Jude Law.
The young crew of characters rely on him to guide them back home through dangerous parts of the galaxy. But, who is Nawood really? We know he’s Force-sensitive. So, that means he has abilities similar to a Jedi. But, no one knows for sure if he was ever trained by the Jedi Order.
Here’s the scoop on Jude Law’s character. Christopher Ford, one of the show’s writers, teased that Star Wars: Skeleton Crew will introduce "a whole new kind of Jedi". So, they’re definitely playing with expectations.
The only folks calling Nawood a Jedi are the lost kids he seems to be helping out. These kids probably see any Force-wielding person as a Jedi. Especially since Star Wars: Skeleton Crew is set during a time when Jedi lore wasn’t as common knowledge as it was back in the prequel days.
If Nawood is a Jedi, it’s interesting that he’s managed to stay so under-the-radar all this time, given how few Jedi there were then. This mystery leads to even more questions. They include questions related to his trainer.
Also, the character’s action figures do not come with a lightsaber (yet). Could that mean something? Only time will tell.
Is Jod Na Nawood really a Jedi? Exploring the possibilities
Jod Na Nawood in Star Wars: Skeleton Crew resides in “wild space”. It is an uncharted part of the galaxy that’s pretty much off the map. This means Nawood might be totally cut off from the rest of the galaxy.
Now, if he’s way out there, could he really be a Jedi? The timing is interesting too, since there weren’t exactly many Jedi left during this period. Adding to the mystery, Jude Law mentioned that "Jod Na Nawood" is just one of many names for his character.
So, it is possible that in the show, Jod Na Nawood’s journey is to the Jedi path, rather than him already being one. But, then again, this is just one possibility and remains to be confirmed.
The show's creators have teased that Nawood might be a “new kind of Jedi.” This could mean several things. Perhaps Nawood is just discovering his Force abilities. Or maybe, he’s exploring them differently from traditional Jedi.
Without a strict Jedi code to follow, he may have his own understanding of the Force. The show might even be setting up a fresh way to view Jedi.
Also, Luke Skywalker was starting his Jedi Temple around this time. Could Nawood become Luke’s first true apprentice? This theory has fans thrilled.
The reason being, although Luke briefly trained Grogu (who chose a different path), we haven’t seen him with a dedicated apprentice yet. If Nawood does cross paths with Luke, he could end up as Luke’s first student.
However, these are only possibilities. We are yet to see what really happens.
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew premieres on Disney+ on December 3, 2024.
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