Skeleton Crew's creators explain why Jude Law's character doesn't show up until the final 10 seconds of episode 2: "We wanted you to feel like you're already lost and on an adventure"

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Exclusive: Jon Watts and Christopher Ford on the decision to hold back Jude Law back from Skeleton Crew's first two episodes

Jude Law in new Star Wars show Skeleton Crew
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Skeleton Crew creators Jon Watts and Christopher Ford break down why Jude Law's mysterious character doesn't emerge until the closing moments of the second episode.

With the gang locked up in the brig on the pirate-infested planet of Borgo, it appears their situation is dire. But, suddenly, a beacon of hope – as Jude Law's robe-wearing character steps out of the shadows and uses the Force to snatch away a jail key.

Bradley Russell
Bradley Russell
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