Will Thorne Staff WriterThe enchanting world of “Willow,” created by George Lucas, is officially coming to the small screen.Disney Plus has confirmed a sequel series taking place years after the events of the original Ron Howard-directed pic is heading into production next year.
Howard is returning to the project as executive producer alongside original star Warwick Davis, who will once again play the titular hero Willow Ufgood.The series has also tapped “Crazy Rich Asians” and “In the Heights” director Jon M.
Chu to helm the pilot and exec produce. Jonathan Kasdan(“Solo”)and Wendy Mericle (“Arrow”) will serve as showrunners.“Willow” the series hails from Lucasfilm and represents the company’s first non-“Star Wars” venture since 2015.
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