Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Easter Egg Has a Michael Jackson Connection

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Key Takeaways

  • Star Wars: Skeleton Crew episode 2 includes a Fuzzball easter egg from the short film Captain EO.
  • Fans speculate that the series might be a prequel to Captain EO based on shared elements.
  • The show’s creators hint at more Star Wars Legends easter eggs, adding to the fun fan theories.

As a lifelong Star Wars enthusiast who grew up watching Michael Jackson’s groundbreaking short film Captain EO countless times at Disney theme parks, the easter egg in Star Wars: Skeleton Crew has sent me into a frenzy of excitement! The inclusion of Fuzzball in episode 2 has sparked wild fan theories that Skeleton Crew might be a prequel to Captain EO.

The discovery of an Easter egg in “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew” that hints at a connection to Michael Jackson has left some viewers convinced that the Disney Plus series might have incorporated a less famous, yet classic, short film into its established canon.

In episode 2 of “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew,” the band of young protagonists stumbled upon a pirate-infested harbor. As they ventured through, Kyriana Kratter’s KB paused to stroke a caged animal. Eagle-eyed viewers identified this small, winged feline creature as belonging to the same species as Fuzzball, a companion character from a brief “Star Wars” production that had Michael Jackson in the lead role.

According to The Direct, the brief Star Wars movie titled “Captain EO” featured Michael Jackson as the titular captain leading a band of misfit space travelers, among them Fuzzball. This film tells the story of Captain EO and his crew who are assigned a mission to deliver a present to a wicked supreme leader. Fittingly, Captain EO employs music (specifically, a tune called “We Are Here to Change the World”) to convert the evil ruler into a peaceful authority. This movie was directed by renowned filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola and showcased at Disney theme parks from 1986 to 1998 as part of an attraction with special effects. Many consider “Captain EO” one of the earliest 4D films, and it temporarily reappeared in Disney Parks in 2010 in tribute to Jackson after his passing.

George Lucas served as an executive producer for the short film titled “Star Wars,” yet “Captain EO” was never recognized as part of the official “Star Wars” storyline, often referred to as canon. Interestingly, the character Fuzzball from the book “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew” has sparked a fan theory that this series could be a prequel to Michael Jackson’s “Captain EO.” While this idea might seem far-fetched, certain aspects within “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew” offer arguments suggesting it is not entirely implausible.

The official Star Wars databank names the winged creature in Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Fuzzball, suggesting he’s not just the same species as Captain EO’s sidekick but the same character. Secondly, when fans first saw a glimpse of fan-favorite character Neel in Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, many assumed he was an Ortolan, the blue elephant-like species of Max Reebo. Fans have since learned that Neel and Max Reebo are not the same species, but this only fueled a theory that Neel either is or was inspired by Hooter, one of Captain EO’s crew members who also resembles a blue elephant. Some fans even speculate that Ravi Cabot-Connors’ Wim is a young Captain EO, which would effectively make Star Wars: Skeleton Crew a prequel to the Disney short film.

As a die-hard Star Wars fan, I can’t help but ponder over Showrunner Jon Watts’ mention of Easter eggs in the upcoming series, “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew,” referencing the de-canonized content once known as “Star Wars Legends.” While it’s highly improbable that Captain EO will become canon due to these references, it’s an intriguing theory that could spice up the excitement for this promising series even more.

Star Wars: Skeleton Crew releases new episodes of Tuesdays on Disney Plus.

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2024-12-10 09:53