LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures (Shorts)

About LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures (Shorts)

LEGO Star Wars: The Freemaker Adventures (Shorts) is a sparkling 2017 mini-series that adds a fun-filled twist to the Star Wars franchise. The series consists of short episodes following the spacefaring exploits of the Freemaker family, a ragtag group of siblings who scrape together a living by scavenging old parts and rebuilding them into starships. In the process, they uncover an ancient artifact - the Kyber Saber, which sets them on an epic quest against the Empire. The show masterfully blends humor, adventure, and the expansive Star Wars lore into a LEGO animated format.

Making / Production

The series is made by LEGO and Lucasfilm Ltd., delivering the perfect blend of the iconic LEGO humor and the epic Star Wars saga. It was produced by Wil Film and LEGO, and was later distributed by Disney XD.

Actors

• Nicholas Cantu as Rowan Freemaker: Cantu brought an energetic and enthusiastic voice to the leading character, infusing Rowan with a sense of youthful excitement and innocence distinct in the Star Wars universe.
• Vanessa Lengies as Kordi Freemaker: Lengies provides the voice for the witty and resourceful Kordi, striking a balance between stern and caring as the eldest of the Freemaker siblings.
• Eugene Byrd as Zander Freemaker: Byrd voices the oldest brother and skilled pilot/mechanic in the Freemaker family, showing a great depth of sibling love and loyalty through his performance.
• Matthew Wood as R0-GR: Wood brings to life the funny and charming family droid, R0-GR, with his unique robotic voice.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Although the series is not considered part of the official Star Wars canon, it does incorporate many elements, characters, and locations from the Star Wars universe.
• The names of the Freemaker siblings are a play on their roles: Rowan roams, Kordi coordinates, and Zander sands (as in, smooths out the rough edges).
• The series was first announced at the Nuremberg Toy Fair in Germany, creating a huge wave of excitement among Star Wars and LEGO fans alike.

Music, Soundtrack

• The memorable and lively music of the shorts was created by legendary music composer Michael Kramer, known for his works in TV series like Ninjago. The soundtrack features a perfect blend of familiar Star Wars motifs and original scores.