The cult 1988 fantasy film Willow is set to return, not on the big screen, nor as a sequel to a feature film, but as a TV series streaming exclusively on Disney Plus. The pilot is slated to be directed by Crazy Rich Asians' John M. Chu, with Warwick Davis set to return as Willow Ufgood in the lead role and original director Ron Howard signed on to executive produce. It will become LucasFilm's second television spin-off after the success of The Mandalorian and the first non-Star Wars related project for the company in five years. "Growing up in the '80s, 'Willow' had a profound effect on me," Chu says. “The story of the bravest heroes in the least likely places allowed me, an Asian-American kid growing up in a Chinese restaurant looking to go to Hollywood, to believe in the power of our own will, determination and of course inner magic. So the fact that I get to work with my heroes, from Kathleen Kennedy to Ron Howard, is bigger than a dream come true. It is an unforgettable moment for me. "
What's next for Willow?
According to Ron Howard, the series will not be "a nostalgic return" but rather "a creative bent", perhaps hinting at public expectations for the creation of fantasy television in a post-Game of Thrones/The Witcher world. But Willow was always intended to be a more kid-friendly adventure than those modern swords and shields. She followed aspiring wizard Willow (Warwick Davis), who became the unlikely hero on a quest to defend the little princess Elora Danan, with a gang of warriors and magical creatures in tow that included Val Kilmer and Joanne Whalley. . Now that Disney Plus is the main focus of the Mouse House, or at least until the movie industry recovers from the shock of the Covid-19 pandemic, it will be interesting to see where LucasFilm goes next, it will be interesting to see where LucasFilm goes now. diverts his attention from Star Wars. Labyrinth is slated to get a sequel from Doctor Strange director Scott Derrickson, while a long-gestating Indiana Jones sequel is still floating around. Could the next big Disney Plus ads be following Willow? The best Disney + deals of the day