Interview: Kyriana Kratter and Robert Timothy Smith

Meet two of the young stars of “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew.” Lori talks to Kyriana Kratter (KB) and Robert Timothy Smith (Neel).

Kyriana Kratter and Robert Timothy Smith (2024)

SIDEWALKS host Lori Rosales talks to Kyriana Kratter and Robert Timothy Smith, two of the young stars from “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew,” who play KB and the voice of Neel, respectively. They talk about working on the series and what they hope to do in the future as a career.

Please note: This online version of the interview is slightly different than how it appeared on the TV episode. Promotional trailer and clips have been removed from the on-line interview.

Mini-Biographies:

Kyriana Kratter plays KB, a human female who is equipped with a cybernetic visor linked to a black cybernetic implant on her head, in “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew.” As a preschooler, she choreographed dances she performed for her brothers. She created her first hand-drawn book, “Rabbit I Love You,” after she hugged a lop-eared bunny at a pumpkin patch. Her rendition of “Hallelujah” earned her the role of Tiny Tim in a local theater production. In Denver, CO, she played Hope in a Christian Indie film, “Healing Garden.” She was featured in print ads, corporate films, and local and national commercials. Her non-union work includes a national commercial, a viral web series for LOL! Surprise. Kratter has appeared in “United States of Al” and is the recurring character, Nadine, in the hit Disney series, “Bunk’d.” Kratter has written dozens of her own songs. She is currently training in tae kwon do, jiu jitsu, and wushu.

Robert Timothy Smith plays Neel, an unidentified elephant-like alien boy, in “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew.” His journey began at the age of six, when he first stepped into the spotlight, leveraging his background as a competitive dancer to develop a winning smile and charismatic personality. His first big break came with the Netflix series, “A Little Help with Carol Burnett.” In addition to his notable television work, Smith has made guest appearances in popular shows like “Good Girls,” “Mythic Quest,” and “Tosh.0.” He has also booked and shot over ten commercials for well-known brands such as Geico, Amazon, Verizon, and Jack in the Box. Smith is the co-lead alongside Jack Black in the Paramount movie, “Dear Santa.”