Jude Law has revealed brand-new details about his mysterious character inStar Wars: Skeleton Crew, confirmed to be called Jod Na Nawood, in an interview withScreen Rant, raising questions about whether Nawood is really a Jedi after all.Skeleton Crewis the next to be released ofStar Wars’upcoming TV shows, anddetails aboutSkeleton Crewhave been revealed sparingly. The show is confirmed to take place inthe New Republic Era, but beyond its place intheStar Warstimelineand Nawood’s role helping a group of children who are lost in the galaxy, little is known.
Speaking to Joe Deckelmeier in an exclusive interview withScreen Rant,Jude Law revealed that the element of mystery surrounding hisSkeleton Crewcharacter, Jod Na Nawood, was very intentional. Although Nawood had previously been thought to be a Jedi, Law explained:
“The mystery was the key. Knowing the scale of the universe now and therefore what it might be like to survive in that meant I could draw on all sorts of influences and inspirations. Obviously, the character himself has that potential because he’s slightly contradictory, duplicitous, and multi-faceted. He’s a survivor, but he’s clearly quick-witted and changeable.”
Law elaborated:
“The big question is: is he loyal? Is he a threat? What’s his intention? But what was wonderful was just being able to look at the canon and go, ‘Okay, if he’s that, then maybe he can remind people of this. If he’s that, maybe he can remind people of that.’ Drawing on all of that just meant it was like cherry-picking.”
Law’s description of Jod Na Nawood is certainly cryptic, butthere are some hints about who this mystery character could be based on Law’s responses. Law’s references to canon and drawing inspiration from those stories suggest Nawood may be known (by another name) but not currently in canon—meaning he could be a Legends character.
What Jude Law’s Comments Mean About Star Wars' New “Jedi”
Is It Possible Jod Na Nawood Isn’t A Jedi At All?
Star Warspreviously dropped several hints that Jod Na Nawood is a Jedi. In theSkeleton Crewtrailer, the children witness Nawood using the Force and conclude that he must be a Jedi. Of course, children who have perhaps never encountered a Force-user before and only know of the Jedi from stories might automatically assume that anyone able to use the Force is a Jedi.
What lent much more credence to the notion that Nawood is a Jedi were comments fromSkeleton Crewco-creator and writer Christopher Ford, who said the intention was to introduce a"whole new kind of Jedi.“This raised questions about what made Nawood so unique, but it heavily implied he was indeed a Jedi. Yet, Jude Law’s comments call this into question, as do other attributes of the character, such as the fact that his official action figure does not come with a lightsaber. It’s seeming more and more likeStar Warsmay have been misleading audiences about Nawood’s identity.
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Our Take On Jude Law’s Jod Na Nawood Mystery
Jude Law’s History Suggests He’d Be Well Equipped To Keep A Secret
Jude Law is no stranger to concealing a character’s identity prior to a movie or TV show’s release, which suggests he’d have no problem hiding the truth about Jod Na Nawood ifStar Warsis trying to deceive audiences until the time is right. In his interview, Law spoke about how he navigates this directly:
“You just learn to put up the iron curtain of ‘No comment,’ or let people fill the question or the curiosity, field it, and then there’s a certain smirk you have to develop. I go, ‘yeah, maybe. Maybe!'”
In addition toSkeleton Crew, Law had to employ this skill set when he played Yon-Rogg in the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s (MCU)Captain Marvel.
It will be truly exciting to find out whatStar Warshas in store for audiences inSkeleton Crew.Star Warshas become increasingly experimental with its TV shows following the conclusion of the Skywalker Saga inStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. With Jude Law’s intriguing comments about Jod Na Nawood, it seemsStar Wars: Skeleton Crewis going to keep that tradition going.
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew
Cast
Skeleton Crew follows four ordinary children who become lost in the expansive Star Wars galaxy. As they navigate unfamiliar worlds and the challenges they present, the group endeavors to find their way back to their home planet, undertaking a journey across the iconic Star Wars universe.
