JUDE LAW: [Laughs] Well, oddly, no, and I don’t know why.
It wasn’t like, Have they not even thought about me?
[Laughs] and, Why didn’t they ask?
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But then, equally, that’s not quite how I see my work or my career.
What I did think was, Yay!
Because I love the concept.
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That sense of awe and wonderment, take that and makethatthe protagonist, looking at this universe.
I just thought it was brilliant.
It just got it.
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I love it, and, as you might hear, I said yes pretty bloody quickly.
What’s your favorite Star Wars movie?
LAW:Empire Strikes Back, and thenRogue One.
Oh, you putRogue OneaboveStar Wars?
LAW: See, I saw them at the time.
So when I look atStar Warsnow,Rogue One No, I don’t know.
It’s a very good question.
LAW: It’s a great, great movie.
Nothing can take away from the impact thatStar Warshad on me.
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How is this possible?
This is the most evil, scary person I’ve ever seen, and he’s thehero’s dad?
It doesn’t make sense.
Four kids make a mysterious discovery on their home planet that leads them to get lost in a strange and dangerous galaxy.
People don’t understand what it was to kids.
The End of Skeleton Crew May Be A Bit Upsetting
A lot is revealed.
So, the season is eight episodes.
Which is your favorite and why, without spoilers?
LAW: I’ve only seen them through once, so that’s quite a hard question for me.
And it’s just got some fun, funky stuff in it, too.
I can’t wait for you to see it!
What do you think fans will say after they’ve seen the finale?
LAW: They’ll want more.
That’s what they’ll say.
They’ll say, When can I get more of this?
I thinkthey’ll be confounded, and kind of, I hope, a little bit upset.
But it’s also obviously got a kind of Star Wars glorious ending to it, too.
But there are layers.
A lot happens and a lot is revealed.
There are a lot of theories about your character online.
Have you been reading any of that or do you avoid it?
LAW: No, I haven’t.
Just give a little bit.
Theres also that you could be a clone of Emperor Palpatine.
[Laughs]
There’s also you’re an Order 66 survivor.
“Execute Order 66.”
LAW: I think there’s a link there to one possible truth, but I may be wrong.
You see, this is what I love about this universe.
I’m not someone who engages in that stuff, but I just love that it’s going on.
Do you remember the junkyard in Star Wars when they’re trying to stop the crusher coming in?
LAW: I’ve always wondered, What is that?
Because they’re just in a junkyard.
I don’t know.
I was like, This is crazy that it’s just sitting there!
LAW: Open to the elements?
Is it looked after?
Yeah, I think they’ve put it all in a better place now.
But the matte paintings were basically in a barn.
Straight up, I was shocked.
I mean, they’re works of art, you know?
What the hell was it like for you seeing this stuff up close?
What’s the one thing that you’re so excited for people to see?
I love getting into and behind the mechanics of making the magic of cinema.
It’s an amazing documentary.
You realize just how groundbreaking they were.
There are stylistic decisions and stylistic guidelines.
Ithasto be related to [George] Lucas’s first film, and the first three, certainly.
So, learning and seeing that in action was a thrill.
Obviously, as an actor, that’s who you’re acting opposite.
It’s a wonderful experience and a new one for me.
And what am I excited most for them to see?
That’s just a terrible tease, isn’t it?
The problem with this show and promoting it is it’s possible for you to only say so much.
LAW: Get excited about… Oh, sorry, I cant tell you.
Star Wars: Skeleton Crewpremieres Episodes 1 and 2 on Disney+ on December 2.
