‘Star Wars: Skeleton Crew’ Finally Makes George Lucas’ Original Millennium Falcon Design Canon

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As a lifelong Star Wars enthusiast who’s seen more than his fair share of intergalactic adventures, I must admit that the recent premiere of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew left me absolutely spellbound! The series has managed to breathe new life into the franchise while paying homage to its roots, and it’s truly a joy to witness.

There was much anticipation and uncertainty about the debut of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, which eventually occurred on December 2, 2024. Directed by Jude Law, this series draws inspiration from iconic adventure movies like The Goonies and Indiana Jones and is blazing a fresh path for the franchise.

To date, the show has been met with overwhelmingly favorable responses, garnering praise from both critics and audiences alike. Despite some uncertainty following the events surrounding The Acolyte earlier this year, it appears that Skeleton Crew has developed its unique identity and viewers are taking a liking to the new series.

In this report, we’ll delve deeper into the series in future weeks, but for now, let’s share an exciting finding that links us to the initial phases of the Star Wars universe – something sure to delight many fans!

The upcoming story we’ll share centers around the iconic Millennium Falcon from the Star Wars universe, a key element in its rich history. The novel “Skeleton Crew” provides us an insight into the early phases of the franchise, as it delves into Han Solo’s famous ship during its initial stages and offers glimpses of the first concepts for the ship’s design that were initially proposed during production.

Initially, during construction, the vessel was just known as “The Pirate Ship”. Its initial blueprint was significantly distinct. The ship had a lengthy, slender structure that appeared awkwardly large, fitting well with the storyline since it truly seemed dreadful. This unimpressiveness was evident to Luke and Ben Kenobi. However, it turned out that this design bore too much resemblance to the Eagles from Gerry Anderson’s “Space 1999”, leading George Lucas to dismiss it and opt for a different design instead.

Nearly lost to history, the initial blueprint for this design has been brought back to life after about five decades. Now, Skeleton Crew has played a crucial role in reviving it, as The Spaceshipper – an outstanding Twitter account dedicated to spaceships in science-fiction – recently pointed out that the original design by Lucas was officially recognized in the latest series, making it part of the canon.

Update!#SkeletonCrew

— The Spaceshipper 🚀 (@TheSpaceshipper) December 3, 2024

This event isn’t particularly significant, so there’s no need for worry if you’ve overlooked it. The action takes place in Episode 2, where the children are teleported to Port Borgo, a seedy pirate hangout close to the bustling hyperlane routes of the Hydian Way. In one of these scenes, a ship similar in design to the original Millennium Falcon can be spotted in the background.

While it’s uncertain whether this will have any significance in the future, it seems less probable than likely, but rest assured, we’ll make sure to share updates with you. Don’t forget to stay tuned!

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2024-12-04 17:44