Disney+ WILLOW Sequel Series Finds New Director
Disney+ and LucasFilm’s Willow sequel series with Warwick Davis is in the works. And today we hear the series has found a new director in Jonathan Entwistle (The End of the F***ing World, I Am Not Okay With This).
Entwistle in a statement: “With its epic world of swords, sorcery, and adventure, Willow captivated and influenced so many. I’m excited to be going on this journey and working with Jon and Wendy to create something that is both deeply rooted in that original film and also a fresh, funny, and charming addition to the beloved story. To be able to play within the world so painstakingly crafted by Ron back in ’88 is a dream come true for me.”
This comes on the heels of director Jon M. Chu leaving the series.
The series takes place years after the original film and introduces new characters to the enchanted realm of fairy queens and two-headed monsters, all while welcoming back its namesake hero, Willow Ufgood (Warwick Davis).
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The Willow series revolves around a group on a mission to save a kidnapped prince. Cailee Spaeny (The Craft: Legacy), Ellie Bamber (Nocturnal Animals), and also Erin Kellyman (Solo: A Star Wars Story) are the three female leads. Servant star Tony Revolori (Spider-Man: Homecoming, Spider-Man: Far from Home, The Grand Budapest Hotel) is in negotiations for a lead role.
Jonathan Kasdan and Wendy Mericle are showrunners. Kathleen Kennedy, Michelle Rejwan, Jonathan Kasdan, Wendy Mericle, and Ron Howard are executive producers. Roopesh Parekh and Hannah Friedman are co-executive producers.
The Disney+ Willow series begins shooting next year. It returns to “the dramatic and enchanted” landscapes of Wales, where much of the original also shot. Jonathan Kasdan wrote the pilot which will hit Disney+ sometime in 2022.
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