For all the divisive responses from fans when it comes to the always-expanding repertoire of Star Wars media, it's difficult to deny that almost every project set in a galaxy far, far away tends to be absolutely gorgeous. From the sand-swept dunes of Tatooine to the dark and gritty streets of Coruscant's lower levels, the various locales seen in the franchise have always offered something pretty to look at in-between space wizard fights.
That trend has continued as Star Wars:The Book of Boba Fett has made its mark on Disney Plus and the Star Wars universe. In a show that's set entirely on a desert planet, many might not expect to see much in terms of scenery and diverse visuals. Well, thanks to the Star Wars Twitter account and a number of talented artists, fans can have the best of both worlds. The series' official social media page recently shared some high-quality versions of concept art from the show's 4th episode, and they're great alternate looks at some already great scenes. Some of them are even reminiscent of Ralph McQuarrie's classic concept art from the original Star Wars trilogy.
One such image (created by Ryan Church) depicts the adrenaline-pumping shot of Boba Fett and Fennec Shand gunning down a speeder bike gang in Fett's Firespray gunship (formerly Slave 1) as retaliation for the slaughter of his Tusken Raider found family. The tilted angle of the artwork offers an intimidating look at just how menacing the Firespray can be, with its imposing figure towering over the effectively helpless gang as it blasts them into oblivion. The scene in the show may have been intense on its own, but this new angle adds a whole other level to that feeling.
Another couple of shots from artist Christian Alzmann focus more on the working relationship between Fett (Temuera Morrison) and Shand (Ming-Na Wen) as the first one shows the 2 working together to spelunk the depths of the now-deceased Sarlacc creature in the Great Pit of Carkoon. The other picture is much more subdued, offering a comparably peaceful display of the duo resting by a fire with Fett's trusty bantha. Given The Book of Boba Fett's focus on a more intimate story than many other Star Wars tales, it's refreshing to see that feeling reinforced by shots like this.
The final 2 pieces shift things into the more seedy side of Tatooine, both set in the cantina known as The Sanctuary. First, artist Brian Matyas drew up a beautifully stylized rendition of the Wookiee bounty hunter Black Krrsantan's violent altercation with a group of Trandoshans. The other, courtesy of Erik Tiemens, is a much more atmospheric look at the establishment, framing Boba Fett himself as he enters in search of Krrsantan. This one is interesting upon closer inspection, as it appears to be made with a combination of 3D and 2D artwork, creating a pretty unique visual style.
The Book of Boba Fett has already given viewers plenty of great visuals to enjoy, from the wide-open shots of the Dune Sea to more up-close scenes in the planet's various dwellings. These pieces of concept art are just a small taste of what the show has to offer, but they're a great little glimpse into what the showrunners envisioned.
Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett airs new episodes Wednesdays on Disney Plus.
Source: Star Wars/Twitter