In the ever-expanding Star Wars universe, the upcoming TV show Star Wars: Skeleton Crew has an interesting backstory regarding one of its returning characters. While most of the cast and characters in Skeleton Crew are new to the galaxy, such as Jude Law’s Jod Na Nawood and the group of leading children, there’s one familiar face set to return as an antagonist. This character, Vane, a Nikto pirate played by Marti Matulis, was first introduced in The Mandalorian season 3.
According to co-creator Christopher Ford, who spoke with Den of Geek, Vane “was supposed to die in Mando.” However, the creative team on The Mandalorian grew fond of him and decided to spare his life. As a result, he now gets to play an important part in Skeleton Crew’s pirate-themed story, creating a favorable situation for the Star Wars franchise.
What Vane’s Survival Means for Star Wars
Enhancing Interconnectedness
Vane’s survival and inclusion in Skeleton Crew add a valuable layer of interconnectivity to the broader Star Wars narrative. Similar to how the Star Wars animated TV shows have functioned over the years, this connection between shows without over-reliance is ideal. Since Vane wasn’t a central character in The Mandalorian season 3, giving him a more prominent role in Skeleton Crew ties the two shows together in a balanced way. Moreover, it retrospectively improves Vane’s story in The Mandalorian, indicating that this was a wise move.
The Mandalorian’s Tradition of Saving Characters
Vane isn’t the first character from The Mandalorian to escape an intended fate. Carl Weathers’ Greef Karga and Ming-Na Wen’s Fennec Shand were among the first to be rescued. They went on to become significant characters in The Mandalorian and, in Fennec Shand’s case, in The Book of Boba Fett as well. The Mandalorian Axe Woves (Simon Kassianides) in season 2 also had his fate altered, disappearing mysteriously during the season 2 finale while others remained active.
Vane is at least the fourth character from The Mandalorian to avoid their original fate, and the second to transition into another TV show because of it. In the context of Skeleton Crew, it makes perfect sense as it enriches the pirate storyline by introducing a recognizable face. While not as high-profile a cameo as someone like Hondo Ohnaka might be, it still provides viewers with a familiar pirate presence. Clearly, having Vane be part of Skeleton Crew’s story was the right choice.
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