Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Draws Inspiration from Monkey Island Games

The upcoming Star Wars show, Skeleton Crew, has an interesting backstory. It's about four kids who get lost in the galaxy, facing a bunch of weird aliens and dangerous places. Sounds like a typical Star Wars adventure, right? But hold on, there's a twist. The showrunner, Jon Watts, found some inspiration from a surprising place: the Monkey Island video games. You might be wondering, how do pirate games fit into a Star Wars show? Well, Watts sees a connection between the kids in the show and the pirate crew from Monkey Island. Both are rebels who don't like rules and just want to have their own adventures. Plus, Watts loved the pirate elements in Monkey Island and wanted to bring a bit of that to Skeleton Crew. But it's not just about the pirates. Watts also drew inspiration from old pirate movies like The Sea Hawk and Captain Blood. He wanted to capture that swashbuckling spirit in the show. So, if you're a Monkey Island fan, you might find some familiar elements in Skeleton Crew. Meanwhile, if you're eager to dive back into the world of Monkey Island, a group of fans has created their own mini point-and-click adventure game based on the series. It's called The Booze of Monkey Island.