Jaleel White Joins Star Wars: Skeleton Crew

Jaleel White, known for his role as Steve Urkel, will portray a cyborg pirate named Gunter in the upcoming Star Wars series 'Skeleton Crew,' set to premiere on December 3, 2024. The series will focus on a group of children who embark on a journey through a lawless galaxy filled with pirates, including returning pirate Vane from 'The Mandalorian.' Showrunners Jon Watts and Christopher Ford highlighted the significance of piracy in the Star Wars universe, noting that the absence of Imperial forces post-Second Death Star allows for a resurgence of such characters. The ensemble cast also features Jude Law as a mysterious former Jedi and several new animated characters. The show aims to explore the adventurous and perilous aspects of space piracy, which has been a recurring theme in Star Wars lore. Entertainment Weekly has provided exclusive images of the characters, further building excitement for the series.