Eric Batson Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/disney-officially-orders-willow-tv-series Quote Our return to the Nelwyn Valley is assured! Disney+ confirmed today that it has officially given the green light to a sequel TV series based on 1988's Willow. The beloved fantasy movie was co-written/produced by George Lucas and directed by Ron Howard. The latter is returning to executive-produce the show, while Warwick Davis is locked in to reprise the titular role of Willow Ufgood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Batson Posted January 29, 2021 Author Share Posted January 29, 2021 https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/willow-disney-series-finds-its-director-with-im-not-okay-with-this-co-creator-exclusive Quote Willow, the Disney+ fantasy series based on the 1988 movie, has found a new director for its pilot. Jonathan Entwistle, known for the well-regarded series The End of the F***ing World and I Am Not Okay With This, has been tapped to direct the pilot for the show that is set after the events of the film. Jon M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians) was due to direct the pilot and executive produce but announced Jan. 11 that he was stepping away due to scheduling concerns and an upcoming baby due in the summer. Entwistle is also exec producing and now joins executive producers and co-showrunners Jonathan Kasdan (Solo: A Star Wars Story) and Wendy Mericle (Arrow). Kasdan wrote the pilot. “With its epic world of swords, sorcery and adventure, Willow captivated and influenced so many,” said Entwistle in a statement. “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." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Batson Posted April 26, 2021 Author Share Posted April 26, 2021 https://deadline.com/2021/04/willow-amer-chadha-patel-cast-disney-plus-series-1234744326/ Quote EXCLUSIVE: Amer Chadha-Patel (Doom: Annihilation) has landed a male lead opposite Ellie Bamber, Ruby Cruz and Erin Kellyman in Willow, Disney+ and Lucasfilm’s upcoming TV series follow-up to the 1988 fantasy movie, with the film’s star Warwick Davis reprising his title role, I have learned. Lucasfilm declined comment. No additional details about the series’ storyline have been released. According to circulated casting information for the series, it revolves around a group on a mission to save a kidnapped prince. The members of the team include Dove (Bamber), an unassuming kitchen maid who proves she is the “chosen one” as she embarks on the journey. She is joined by Kit (Cruz), the princess whose twin brother was abducted. Kit is destined to be a leader and ultimately the queen. Kellyman plays Jade, a servant who is Kit’s best friend and moral compass. Chadha-Patel will play the fourth member of the group, Boorman, who echoes Val Kilmer’s character in the movie. Boorman is a thief and liar who joins the quest in exchange for getting out of prison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Potiki Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 I'm probably the only person stoked for this but it looks fantastic, will probably rewatch Willow in the coming months even though I only watched it late last year such a fun film. Only thing that sucks is no Val Kilmer, although that is out of LF hands it still sucks as he was such a great part of the film. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Batson Posted May 27, 2022 Author Share Posted May 27, 2022 I'm actually pretty stoked as well. I never watched Willow, but I like a lot of the fantasy concepts they have in here, and Warwick Davis looks like he's having a blast. It's the first in a while of these streaming fantasy shows that got my attention. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potiki Posted September 10, 2022 Share Posted September 10, 2022 Trailer for this was mellow which I liked, hoping this can be a nice breezy fantasy show for people to get into after HOTD and ROP. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elessar Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 I want to like it but the trailer is giving off trashy vibes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Parr Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 (edited) How does the trailer give off trashy vibes? It looks rather stunning for what is ultimately a rather small property, and the content / acting seems entirely proper for a fantasy-adventure. If anything, I would say it seems to play quite a bit above where it could be expected. Edited September 16, 2022 by George Parr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elessar Posted September 16, 2022 Share Posted September 16, 2022 1 hour ago, George Parr said: How does the trailer give off trashy vibes? It has that 80ies trash vibe. Maybe that's what they are going for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porthos Posted October 24, 2022 Share Posted October 24, 2022 Screeners going out, so reactions will drop ahead of the premiere. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudalb Posted October 27, 2022 Share Posted October 27, 2022 On 9/16/2022 at 1:36 PM, Elessar said: It has that 80ies trash vibe. Maybe that's what they are going for. No secret that Lucas made "Willow" because he tried..and failed..to get the rights to The Hobbit/LOTR away from MGM/UA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poweranimals Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 Why does the thread title say it came out last year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Potiki Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 Only seen the first episode so far but loved it, the adventure aspects feel great and a nice build up of the new characters (although might feel slow/boring to some which is a small worry for viewership) Anyway I hope the show does well and Disney finally get's a solid TV hit outside of Star Wars and the MCU. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnokesLegs Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 How is Erin Kellyman in this? Disney seem intent on making her a thing, but I found her acting distractingly awful in Falcon & the Winter Soldier (and to a lesser extent Solo), so if she’s the same here, I might have to give it a miss. I’m hoping that it was just the script for FATWS that didn’t give her anything to work with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
