David Lowery, one of the directors onStar Wars’next TV show,Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, has confirmed that a species from a 1980sStar WarsTV movie will be returning to the galaxy after nearly 40 years. While there are still plenty of secrets aboutSkeleton Crew’s story, one thing is glaringly clear: the TV show is evoking the feeling of 1980s coming-of-age stories. WithSkeleton Crew’sGoonies-esque cast of characters, the setup for this TV show is already spectacular. Now, they’re adding one more element that elevates this feeling even more.
In speaking withEmpire, Lowery revealed thatthe Teek species from the 1985 TV movieThe Battle for Endorwill be returning to theStar Warsgalaxy. In describing the balance between using advanced special effects and “ancient” technology, Lowery used his Teek character as an example of an older process. “There’s a character in my episode that’s […] the Teek, from Battle For Endor,” Lowery said. “And it’s just a little hand puppet!” Lowery also shared that this Teek character will appear in the final episode of the series, within the greater Volume set.
The Teek are a species native to the forest moon of Endor, known for their super-speed abilities.
What The Teek’s Return Means For Star Wars
Another Legends Element Is Becoming Canon
Star Warshas been steadily reincorporatingStar WarsLegendsmaterial back into canon ever since the new continuity began in 2014, and this is an example of it being done in the most perfect way. As aStar WarsTV show that’s seeking to capture the familiarity and charm of the 1980s, choosing to bring back a species as niche as the Teek from a 1980s TV movie is incredible.This gives them something fresh yet familiar to work with, exciting viewers who may not know the Teek while satisfying those who do.
Skeleton Crew Is Really Bringing The ’80s Back To Star Wars
They’re Already Capturing This Nostalgic Feeling
Above all, though, this decision to bring back the Teek is yet another genius move to makeSkeleton Crewtruly feel like a 1980s TV show. The Teek are far from the first Easter egg that refers back to bothStar Warsand generic Lucasfilm lore from the 1980s; the first trailer forSkeleton Crewalso included Easter eggs for George Lucas’Captain EOshort film, which starred Michael Jackson. This, however, is another step in the right direction forSkeleton Crew, as it’s borrowing from something directlyStar Warsrelated that has likely been mostly forgotten.
Skeleton Crewis already making great strides in becoming a unique success forStar Warsby taking familiar ideas and inspiration from real-world stories and folding them into the franchise.Star Warsis one of the most perfect universes to blend 1980s stories into, given the fact that most of the original trilogy was created and released during that same time period. The Teek coming back is yet another promising piece of evidence that the minds behindSkeleton Crewtruly know what they’re doing, and that many viewers will be in for a surprise with this TV show.
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.
