Skeleton Crew is the Perfect Series For Omega’s Next Appearance

Star Wars: The Bad Batch has come to an end and fans were pleasantly surprised at the happy ending that was given to Clone Force 99. As the final episode of the animated series came to an end, fans were treated to a flash forward to an adult Omega and a much older Hunter. Omega was leaving to join the Rebellion and help the galaxy, the same way that the Bad Batch did after Order 66. As soon as that scene aired, fans were already anticipating where they would see Omega next, and many people wanted to see her in live-action. Fortunately, it seems as though Star Wars already has the perfect live-action series for Omega to appear in.

Star Wars has recently seen a lot of beloved animated characters make the jump to live-action. Ahsoka, Ezra Bridger, Sabine Wren, and Captain Rex are only a few that had fans thrilled to see. Bringing Omega and even an older member of the Bad Batch to live-action would make a lot of audience members happy. With Skeleton Crew releasing December 3, 2024, and many details still under wraps, it creates speculation over whether Omega will leap into live-action later this year. Skeleton Crew will showcase pirates, children coming of age, and fast-paced adventures, all things at which Omega excels.

This article was updated on November 1, 2024, by Christopher Raley: Omega became a beloved character in the Star Wars Franchise when she became part of The Bad Batch. Seeing the Batch as both her brothers and surrogate fathers, she follows them on their missions, growing up in a galaxy of danger and adventure. This makes her a great fit for a fan-favorite appearance in Skeleton Crew, the upcoming Star Wars show. More details about this possibility have been added to this article, and it has been updated to conform to CBR’s current publishing standards.

Who Is Omega?

As a Child, She Joined the Bad Batch

Omega is a skilled pilot and fighter, who, according to the series finale of The Bad Batch went off to join the rebellion. She is a clone of Jango Fett and came of age going on adventures with her “brothers” in the Batch as they completed missions for Cid, the Trandoshan information broker who owned a parlor on Ord Mantel. Omega learned to fight, strategize, and deal with various underworld factions, a skill set that no doubt increased during her time with the rebellion. This makes Omega an intriguing possibility as a character who interacts with the four kids in Skeleton Crew, introducing them to a large galaxy.

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While Omega is not likely a main character, she could be an invaluable resource for Jude Law’s Jod Na Nawood and his crew of children. It has even been rumored that Kerry Condon’s unknown role is Omega, with many fans excited to hear that following The Bad Batch finale. This does create one issue. Omega is a clone of Jango Fett, played by Temuera Morrison, who is Māori. Omega could be played by someone of similar cultural heritage, or Condon, if she can master the accent. Fans will have to wait to see who Kerry Condon is playing.

What is Star Wars: Skeleton Crew?

The New Show Is Inspired By Spielberg’s 1980s Films

Skeleton Crew is an upcoming Star Wars show set to be released at the beginning of December and run through the holidays. Led by Jon Watts (who also directed the MCU’s Spider-Man Trilogy), Skeleton Crew stars Jude Law and Kerry Condon and takes place during the New Republic era around the same time as The Mandalorian and Ashoka. It’s only recently that Jon Watts has given any details on what the show is about.

Skeleton Crew is a coming-of-age story about four children who discover a secret on their planet that launches them into a galaxy-wide adventure. One assumes it will act as a kind of “There and back again” story with the kids eventually returning home, but that’s speculation. If this description almost makes Skeleton Crew sound like a Star Wars version of The Goonies, you’re right. It’s not for nothing, as Lucasfilm’s Kathleen Kennedy cites The Goonies as a significant source of inspiration for the show.

It’s been a while since Star Wars shows had anything to do with kids in a way that rises above pandering. The portrayal of Anakin in The Phantom Menace attempts the tone of Spielberg’s work in the ’80s but falls short of the wonder and child-like awe with which Spielberg imbued his classic Amblin films. To be fair, Lucas’ original trilogy was not cut from the same cloth as E.T. Extraterrestrial, for example. Nevertheless, children were thrown into the rebellion against the Galactic Empire by virtue of the fact that they were in the theaters, drawn in by the movies’ abiding sense of adventure and imagination. By taking that aesthetic and making it explicit, Skeleton Crew has the chance to be the kind of story about which (hopefully) fans will say, Why didn’t they do this sooner?

Skeleton Crew Also Returns to Classic Filmmaking

Watts Grabs Not Just the Tone, But The Tools

Along with that, Skeleton Crew will also return to a more classic filmmaking style for Lucasfilm. Jon Watts has confirmed that the show will feature the return of legendary stop-motion expert Phil Tippett. Skeleton Crew will also use a combination of motion capture, previsualization, shooting on the Volume, and even some classic matte painting techniques that saw a former ILM painter ditch retirement to work on this project.

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Phil Tippett helped to create many of the effects that were used in the original Star Wars films, including how the AT-AT walked and the dejarik game board in the Millennium Falcon. Tippett also created countless creatures and aliens in the original trilogy, and he also worked on the dinosaurs in Jurassic Park. Watts’ willingness to use a variety of tools from way back in the day shows that his commitment to the look and feel of the classic kids-save-the-world movies of the ’80s runs deep. This may indicate that Skeleton Crew will see the characters facing down large creatures and deadly threats in their adventure in the galaxy.

How Omega Can Fit into the Skeleton Crew

She Was Once a Kid Helping Save the Galaxy

Omega can fit into Skeleton Crew‘s story without trying too hard. First, the continuity works. Given that the show is set in the New Republic era, Omega, assuming she survives the rebellion, is still alive and kicking at this time. Given her age at the end of the Clone Wars, she is probably in her forties in the New Republic era. So the show’s creators won’t have to monkey around with the continuity to bring in Omega.

Just as importantly, Omega fits in with the aesthetic of the show. She was once a child thrown into a big and dangerous galaxy. She accompanied the Bad Batch on their missions and was key to the show’s arc of redemption. It was Omega who was responsible, at least in part, for Crosshair’s change of heart, and it was Omega who gave herself up to the Empire and Dr. Hemlock’s experiments to save the people of Pabu. Now, as an adult with tons of fighting experience, she could be a natural leader or mentor to the kids.

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In terms of the show’s basic pilot, Omega is also a good fit. With the Rebellion done and the galaxy at peace, Omega will have followed other passions, one of those could be treasure hunting which she learned from Phee Geona. Geona accompanied the Bad Batch on a few missions, and, during that time, Omega showed a great interest in treasure hunting. If Omega became a treasure hunter after the Star Wars canon’s Civil War, then she could potentially help deal with whatever galactic secret the kids uncovered. Omega also has a soft spot for protecting people, especially children, so she would never turn away people who needed her help and protection.

The Importance of Including Omega in Skeleton Crew

She Could Connect It To Star Wars Lore

It can be difficult to make new shows for a franchise that is over 40 years old while maintaining a sense of cohesiveness throughout all the stories. Different directors and writers all leave their marks on the franchise and each of them brings something unique and exciting to the galaxy far, far away. Skeleton Crew can branch out with a new story while keeping a connection with the larger Star Wars arc by including Omega. It could even be that their adventures will take them back to Mount Tantiss, in preparation for Dave Filoni’s new movie, which may or may not be an adaptation of the original Heir to the Empire novels. (Mount Tantiss is a key location in the books.)

Omega’s presence can benefit the series by allowing it to feel more essential to the larger world. Star Wars is always growing and changing, creating fresh and new stories for all fans to enjoy. Skeleton Crew will continue this, adding in what will seemingly be a more self-contained and family-friendly story. Bringing in Omega can help guide the children through their first adventure in the wider galaxy, and it can also help to ground the series as a huge piece of Star Wars and its expansive lore.

Four kids make a mysterious discovery on their home planet that leads them to get lost in a strange and dangerous galaxy.

Release Date

December 3, 2024

Cast

Jude Law , Kerry Condon , Ryan Kiera Armstrong , Tunde Adebimpe , Ravi Cabot-Conyers , Robert Timothy Smith

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Sci-Fi

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