As a seasoned Star Wars enthusiast with over three decades of fandom under my belt, I must say that the introduction of Neel, the blue elephant-like alien, in Skeleton Crew has been quite an interesting twist for me. Initially, I couldn’t help but wonder if there was a connection to Max Rebo, another beloved blue elephant-like character from Return of the Jedi. However, after reading the official clarification from creators Jon Watts and Christopher Ford, my curiosity was satisfied.
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew introduces a central character, Neel, who’s an unusual blue creature resembling an elephant. However, his presence stirs up debate among fans, with some speculating if he could be connected to Max Rebo, another blue elephant-like character from Return of the Jedi, causing confusion in the fandom.
Here is your question answered.
Is Skeleton Crew’s Blue Elephant Neel related to Star Wars’ Max Rebo?
No, Skeleton Crew’s blue elephant Neel is not related to Max Rebo.
According to a recent interview with Jon Watts and Christopher Ford, published on Star Wars’ official site, they revealed more details about Neel. They mentioned that Robert Timothy Smith’s influence made Neel come across as a “comedian” in the series. Moreover, Watts and Ford highlighted that Smith’s portrayal of Neel’s “mannerisms and physicality” was unique and unprecedented.
The depiction of Neel is achieved through a blend of facial motion-capture technology, body suit acting, and animatronic control over his head movements.
Skeleton Crew’s Neel leads to mixed fan reactions
Neel’s portrayal in Star Wars: Skeleton Crew has led to mixed fan reactions.
For example, numerous online users commended the acting of the character. One commentator suggested that Neel’s portrayal might challenge Qimir from The Acolyte as the top Star Wars character performance in 2024.
SKELETON CREW delivers humor, heartwarmth, and surpasses expectations. It beautifully encapsulates the youthful exuberance of The Phantom Menace, while sprinkling elements reminiscent of The Goonies, Harry Potter, and Hook. Character Neel is proving to be a strong contender for our favorite Star Wars character of 2024.
— Star Wars Holocron (@sw_holocron) December 3, 2024
However, one user was negative towards the portrayal of Neel, calling the blue elephant a “stupid gooney rip off” and expressed satisfaction that the character was not ruining Max Rebo’s portrayal, after it was confirmed they weren’t related.
Yet another user was confused by the decision to make Neel and Max Rebo from different species.
In a recent interview with TVLine, Jon Watts and Christopher Ford discussed the complex relationship between characters Neel and Max Rebo, a topic that has left many fans puzzled. They explained this fan-held assumption as a result of character profiling.
Stream Star Wars: Skeleton Crew on Disney Plus! This series has received praise from many critics.
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2024-12-03 18:40