Disney+ WILLOW Series Now Needs New Director
Mike Sprague
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Disney+ and LucasFilm’s Willow series serves as a direct sequel to producer George Lucas’ classic with original director Ron Howard producing. Warwick Davis also returns as Willow. And now we hear director Jon M. Chu has left the series.
Chu tweets: “I’m heartbroken to let you all know that I, unfortunately, have to step away from directing Willow. With the production schedule moving due to continued lockdowns in the UK, and with a new baby coming this summer (surprise!), the timing is just not going to work for me and my family. As you may know, Willow has been one of my favorite movies since I was a child, so I’m devastated that I won’t be able to work with some of my heroes old and new like Kathy, Ron, Jon, Wendy, Michelle, and the amazing cast and crew they’ve put together. Like a kid seeing Willow for the first time in the ’80s, I will look forward to watching his magical new world unfold as a very enthusiastic fan. And boy do they have an adventure in store for you! I can’t wait for you all to experience it soon. Much love, and take care of each other during the fast-changing times, Jon M. Chu.”
Check out his post below.
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We already knew 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).
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.
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 was also shot. Jonathan Kasdan wrote the pilot which will hit Disney+ sometime in 2022.
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