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Sometimes wishes do come true. We heard Lucasfilm was developing a Willow sequel TV series at the end of 2019, and now we know it’s true. All of it. Disney and Lucasfilm confirmed on Tuesday that the Willow series is coming to Disney+. It will begin production in 2021. Then the show will film in Wales (the same locale as the movie). The series will serve as a sequel, taking place years after the events of the original 1988 film. And if you haven’t watched Willow before, do yourself a favor and watch it as soon as possible because it’s delightful.
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The Willow sequel series marks Lucasfilm’s first venture into non-Star Wars storytelling since The Force Awakens. Jon M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians, In the Heights) will direct the pilot. He’ll also serve as executive producer along with showrunners Jonathan Kasdan and Wendy Mericle. Kasdan penned the pilot. And don’t worry, Ron Howard, director of the Willow movie, has a stake in the new show too. He’ll be executive producing.
Chu is a big fan of the film. He named his daughter Willow. Chu enthused in the release, “Growing up in the ’80s, Willow has had a profound effect on me. 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’s a bucket-list moment for me. Jon Kasdan and Wendy Mericle have added such groundbreaking new characters and delightful surprises to this timeless story that I can’t wait for the world to come along on this epic journey with us.”
Lucasfilm
And we can’t have Willow without Warwick Davis in the titular role. He’s returning as Willow Ufgood. Davis said in a statement, “So many fans have asked me over the years if Willow will make a return, and now I’m thrilled to tell them that he will indeed. Many have told me they grew up with Willow and that the film has influenced how they view heroism in our own world. If Willow Ufgood can represent the heroic potential in all of us, then he is a character I am extremely honored to reprise.”
According to Deadline, Ellie Bamber (Nocturnal Animals), Cailee Spaeny (The Craft: Legacy), and Erin Kellyman (Solo: A Star Wars Story) are all reportedly in talks to join the series. Casting information for Willow indicates the story will center on a crew trying to rescue a kidnapped prince. It doesn’t look like Kellyman will be reprising her role as Enfys Nest in the series.
If you’re not familiar with the film, allow me to summarize. Willow, a hapless farmer who wants to be a sorcerer, finds an orphaned baby. That baby is a survivor. The evil sorceress Queen Bavmorda learned of a prophecy stating a female child with a special birthmark would mean her downfall. So as a totally practical measure, she imprisoned pregnant women in the realm and killed their babies. But this baby, Elora Danan, survived. She has a destiny to be an empress, and Willow has to keep her safe. Shenanigans and adventures with a bunch of wild characters ensue.
New characters will appear in the enchanted realm of fairy queens and two-headed Eborsisk monsters. No word on whether Val Kilmer could return as Madmartigan, but hey, he and Davis seem to be pals so maybe…
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Originally published on October 20, 2020.
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Sometimes wishes do come true. We heard Lucasfilm was developing a Willow sequel TV series at the end of 2019, and now we know it’s true. All of it. Disney and Lucasfilm confirmed on Tuesday that the Willow series is coming to Disney+. It will begin production in 2021. Then the show will film in Wales (the same locale as the movie). The series will serve as a sequel, taking place years after the events of the original 1988 film. And if you haven’t watched Willow before, do yourself a favor and watch it as soon as possible because it’s delightful.
Lucasfilm
The Willow sequel series marks Lucasfilm’s first venture into non-Star Wars storytelling since The Force Awakens. Jon M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians, In the Heights) will direct the pilot. He’ll also serve as executive producer along with showrunners Jonathan Kasdan and Wendy Mericle. Kasdan penned the pilot. And don’t worry, Ron Howard, director of the Willow movie, has a stake in the new show too. He’ll be executive producing.
Chu is a big fan of the film. He named his daughter Willow. Chu enthused in the release, “Growing up in the ’80s, Willow has had a profound effect on me. 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’s a bucket-list moment for me. Jon Kasdan and Wendy Mericle have added such groundbreaking new characters and delightful surprises to this timeless story that I can’t wait for the world to come along on this epic journey with us.”
Lucasfilm
And we can’t have Willow without Warwick Davis in the titular role. He’s returning as Willow Ufgood. Davis said in a statement, “So many fans have asked me over the years if Willow will make a return, and now I’m thrilled to tell them that he will indeed. Many have told me they grew up with Willow and that the film has influenced how they view heroism in our own world. If Willow Ufgood can represent the heroic potential in all of us, then he is a character I am extremely honored to reprise.”
According to Deadline, Ellie Bamber (Nocturnal Animals), Cailee Spaeny (The Craft: Legacy), and Erin Kellyman (Solo: A Star Wars Story) are all reportedly in talks to join the series. Casting information for Willow indicates the story will center on a crew trying to rescue a kidnapped prince. It doesn’t look like Kellyman will be reprising her role as Enfys Nest in the series.
If you’re not familiar with the film, allow me to summarize. Willow, a hapless farmer who wants to be a sorcerer, finds an orphaned baby. That baby is a survivor. The evil sorceress Queen Bavmorda learned of a prophecy stating a female child with a special birthmark would mean her downfall. So as a totally practical measure, she imprisoned pregnant women in the realm and killed their babies. But this baby, Elora Danan, survived. She has a destiny to be an empress, and Willow has to keep her safe. Shenanigans and adventures with a bunch of wild characters ensue.
New characters will appear in the enchanted realm of fairy queens and two-headed Eborsisk monsters. No word on whether Val Kilmer could return as Madmartigan, but hey, he and Davis seem to be pals so maybe…
Featured Image: Lucasfilm
Originally published on October 20, 2020.
Amy Ratcliffe is the Managing Editor for Nerdist and the author of The Jedi Mind, available for pre-order now. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram.
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By Jasmine Grant ·November 29, 2020November 29, 2020
We know you work hard for your money, and because of that, you’re constantly looking for the best deals. With the holidays around the corner, you may have a few gifts to check off the list, and Cyber Monday is the perfect shopping holiday to get it done. That’s why we’ve scoured the internet and searched for the best Cyber Monday deals that are worth your time, and coins!
You’ll find discounts galore from popular retailers like Amazon, Target and Walmart. We’ve also rounded up some deals and offers from Black-owned retailers like Savage X Fenty, Mented Cosmetics and Pattern Beauty. Scroll through the gallery and add some must-have items to your cart!
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