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It’s been 34 years since Lucasfilm’s Willow debuted in theaters. But in the fantasy world first created by Ron Howard and Nigel Wooll in 1988, only about half that amount of time has passed since Willow Ufgood (played by Warwick Davis) rescued the infant empress Elora Danan from the forces of evil…

If Brendan Gleeson’s hosting on Saturday is as good as his promo clips, fans of the comedy show are in for a treat. Teaming with SNL cast member Chloe Fineman and musical guest Willow, Gleeson – who already has a wild promo clip issued earlier this week – gave instructions on what not to say in the…

Christian Slater will be seen in Willow, Disney+’s upcoming live-action series based on the 1988 fantasy film directed by Ron Howard. Slater’s casting was revealed today during Disney’s D23 Expo in Anaheim. No details on his role were shared other than a “character aiding in quest,” and a friend of Madmartigan. Disney…

Disney+ said Thursday that Willow, its live-action original series based on the 1988 fantasy film directed by Ron Howard, will premiere on November 30. The news was revealed during a Lucasfilm panel at Star Wars Celebration, where the series, from Lucasfilm and Imagine Entertainment, also got its first teaser trailer…

EXCLUSIVE: Game Of Thrones alum Rosabell Laurenti Sellers is a new name in the cast of anticipated Disney+ and Lucasfilm series Willow. In the TV spinoff of the 1980s fantasy classic, which is now in post-production, a princess assembles a party to join her on a quest to rescue her twin brother. Among previously…

Dempsey Bryk (The Birch) has been added to the cast of Willow, Disney+ and Lucasfilm’s upcoming TV series follow-up to the 1988 fantasy movie. Bryk’s casting was revealed Friday as part of Disney+ Day, the second anniversary of the streaming platform. You can see the casting announcement below. The film's star Warwick…

EXCLUSIVE: Willow, the Disney+ and Lucasfilm fantasy series based on the 1988 movie, has changed its pilot director for the second time. Jonathan Entwistle, who had signed up for the job in late January, calling it “a dream come true,” left the project in April, I have learned. Entwistle replaced Jon M. Chu, who had st…

EXCLUSIVE: Amar 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…

EXCLUSIVE: Ruby Cruz (Castle Rock) has landed the female co-lead opposite Ellie Bamber 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. She replaced Cailee Spaeny, who had been origin…

EXCLUSIVE: Spider-Man franchise’s Tony Revolori is in negotiations for a lead role opposite Ellie Bamber, Cailee Spaeny 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. The new…

Crazy Rich Asians and In The Heights director Jon M. Chu has stepped down from directing the pilot for Disney+’s upcoming series, Willow. The filmmaker announced his exit on Monday afternoon, noting that he’s “heartbroken” to step away from the project. “With the production schedule moving due to continued lockdowns…

EXCLUSIVE: Ellie Bamber (Nocturnal Animals), Cailee Spaeny (The Craft: Legacy) and Erin Kellyman (Solo) are in negotiations for the three female leads 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…