Myykians[3] were a species of elephantine humanoids that lived in the galaxy. The species possessed blue skin[1] and was elephantine in appearance,[2] including a long trunk-like nose and two eyes. They could also possess a head of hair. The youngling Neel and his family were members of the species.[1]
Behind the scenes
- "And, no, Neel isn't the same species as Max Rebo. We asked."
- ―Kristin Baver, on StarWars.com
The Myykian species[3] was created for the character Neel, who appears in the live-action television series Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, where he is portrayed by Robert Timothy Smith using a combination of facial motion capture on-set performance in a costume and an animatronic head.[5] In response to fan debate as to whether Neel was an Ortolan like Max Rebo, Leland Chee of the Lucasfilm Story Group confirmed Neel's species was its own alien race,[2] which was later also confirmed by the series' creator Christopher Ford.[5] The species was finally identified on January 16, 2025, after the season finale, "The Real Good Guys," via Collider.[3]
Appearances
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew — "This Could Be a Real Adventure" (First appearance, simultaneous with "Way, Way Out Past the Barrier")- Star Wars: Skeleton Crew — "Way, Way Out Past the Barrier"
- Star Wars: Skeleton Crew — "Very Interesting, As an Astrogation Problem"
- Star Wars: Skeleton Crew — "Can't Say I Remember No At Attin"
- Star Wars: Skeleton Crew — "You Have a Lot to Learn About Pirates"
- Star Wars: Skeleton Crew — "Zero Friends Again"
- Star Wars: Skeleton Crew — "We're Gonna Be In So Much Trouble"
- Star Wars: Skeleton Crew — "The Real Good Guys"
Sources
LEGO Star Wars: Skeleton Crew (Set: 75374 The Onyx Cinder) (First mentioned)
Skeleton Crew | Official Trailer | Streaming December 3 on Disney+ on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link)
Brand-New Skeleton Crew Trailer and Key Art Revealed on StarWars.com (backup link)- With Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, Jon Watts and Chris Ford are Ready for Their Own Pirate Adventure on StarWars.com (backup link)
- Skeleton Crew | Official Trailer | Disney+ on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (backup link)
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Star Wars: Skeleton Crew — "This Could Be a Real Adventure"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2
Leland Chee (@holocronkeeper) on Instagram (post on August 3, 2024): "Elephantine #starwarsalien" (backup link) (screenshot)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 We Finally Officially Know What Species Neel Is in 'Star Wars: Skeleton Crew' [Exclusive] by Blevins, Adam on Collider.com (January 16, 2025) (backup link archived on January 16, 2025)
- ↑ With Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, Jon Watts and Chris Ford are Ready for Their Own Pirate Adventure on StarWars.com (backup link)
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 With Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, Jon Watts and Chris Ford are Ready for Their Own Pirate Adventure on StarWars.com (backup link)
External links
- Leland Chee (@holocronkeeper) on Instagram (post on August 3, 2024): "Elephantine #starwarsalien" (backup link) (screenshot) (First identified as Neel's species)
- We Finally Officially Know What Species Neel Is in 'Star Wars: Skeleton Crew' [Exclusive] on Collider.com (backup link archived on January 16, 2025) (First identified as Myykian)