Who is the SM-33 on Star Wars: Skeleton Crew? Details of Nick Frost's character, explored

Fan-favorite Star Wars universe continues to expand with the arrival of its all-new series, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, on Disney+. The series focuses on four children stuck in a dangerous and unexplored part of the galaxy.

Created by Jon Watts and Christopher Ford, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew aims to offer a nostalgic hit to its viewers while also presenting a fresh narrative. As the plot unfolds, the four children—Wim, KB, Fern, and Neel—accidentally discover a hidden spaceship on their seemingly safe home planet.

This discovery marks the beginning of a new journey in their lives, as they leave behind their normal lives and begin to explore a mysterious planet. Together they face notable challenges that test their skills and abilities.

While Star Wars: Skeleton Crew mainly revolves around these four characters, it also introduces viewers to some other exciting characters like the one-eyed, burly robotic space pirate SM-33, played by Nick Frost.

Frost's character can be described as a comedic robot whose presence has significantly added to the series' charm and engagement. Hardcore Star Wars fans might find Frost's SM-33 mirroring C-3PO and R2-D2.

Continue reading to know more about the character and how it contributes to the overall story of the show.

Exploring Nick Frost's character SM-33 in Star Wars: Skeleton Crew

The first three episodes of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew are already out, and fans are excited to learn about Nick Frost's character, SM-33, a quirky, malfunctioning pirate droid. What makes SM-33 even more interesting is the rat living inside his head, which many might have seen in the movie Ratatouille.

SM-33 is deeply connected to Frost, as the actor has been one of the fans of Star Wars. His lifelong fandom helps Frost offer warmth and protectiveness in his character. SM-33 is more than just a mechanical entity, as viewers can see him being protective and holding emotions.

Frost described SM-33 as "A charming metal rogue with a heart. At the same time, he's kind of bad to the bone" as he faces malfunctions beyond physical issues. He's serving as the guardian for the protagonists, including Captain Fern, played by Ryan Kiera Armstrong in the show.

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What did Nick Frost say about joining Star Wars: Skeleton Crew?

Nick Frost brought SM-33 to life (Image Source: Disney+)

Despite being a long-time Star Wars fan, Nick Frost was initially hesitant to join the franchise. The actor finally opened up about his hesitation in an interview with Fantha Tracks TV.

The Krazy House star mentioned admiring the characters so much that he was doubtful about doing justice to one of them. Frost said:

"I got offered a role once in 'Alan Partridge,' a long time ago and I turned it down because I liked 'Alan Partridge' too much for me to just be in it."

Nick Frost stated that he turned down a role that was tied to Steve Coogan’s iconic character, Alan Partridge, just because of his hesitation. However, SM-33's unique nature changed the actor's mind.

Frost happily joined Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, as his role provided him with the opportunity to become a part of his beloved franchise while remaining behind the scenes. Frost was intrigued by every aspect of SM-33, from his unusual design to the rat that lived inside him.

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