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      Madmartigan lives on! Val Kilmer will be a 'huge part' of 'Willow' series, creators say

      Executive producer Jonathan Kasdan and stars Warwick Davis, Joanne Whalley and Ruby Cruz talk "Willow."

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      'Willow' star Talisa Garcia makes history as first trans actor cast in a Lucasfilm project

      Garcia is set to play the mother of lead character Kit in the upcoming Disney+ series.

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      From 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' to 'She-Hulk,' here are the big Disney+ Day announcements

      Here's a glimpse of what to expect to see on Disney+ over the next two years.

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      The Wrap

      Jon M Chu Steps Away From Disney+ Series ‘Willow’

      Jon M. Chu is stepping away from directing the Disney+ series “Willow” due to timing issues, the filmmaker announced Monday on Instagram.“I’m heartbroken to let you all know that I unfortunately have to step away from directing ‘Willow,'” he wrote. “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.”In October, it was announced that Disney+ gave the green light to a “Willow” sequel series from Lucasfilm and Ron Howard, the director of the 1988 original. Chu signed on to direct the pilot.Also Read: Jon Chu to Direct 'Willow' Sequel Series at Disney+The new series, which will see Warwick Davis reprise his role as the titular character, will take place years after the events of Howard’s film.Howard is an executive producer on the project, with “Solo” writer Jonathan Kasdan and Wendy Mericle serving as showrunners.Kathleen Kennedy, Michelle Rejwan, Chu, Kasdan, Mericle, Howard and Imagine Television will serve as executive producers, with Roopesh Parekh and Hannah Friedman as co-executive producers. Bob Dolman, writer of the original film, will serve as consulting producer with Julia Cooperman as producer.Also Read: 'Willow' Sequel Series at Disney+ Casts 3 Leads“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,” Chu wrote in his Monday post. “Like a kid seeing ‘Willow’ for the first time in the ’80s, I will look forward to watching this 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.”See Chu’s post below. View this post on Instagram  A post shared by Jon M Chu (@jonmchu) Read original story Jon M Chu Steps Away From Disney+ Series ‘Willow’ At TheWrap

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      ‘Willow’ Sequel Series Officially a Go at Disney Plus, Jon M. Chu to Direct

      The 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, […]

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      The Wrap

      Ron Howard in ‘Serious Discussions’ for ‘Willow’ Sequel Series at Disney+

      Ron Howard is in talks to bring a “Willow” sequel series to Disney+, with actor Warwick Davis — who played the title character in the 1988 film — set to return, TheWrap has learned.Howard said that “serious discussions” for a continuation — not a reboot — from himself and “Solo” writer Jonathan Kasdan were ongoing at the upcoming streaming service, during an interview with the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast.“Warwick is so cool and so good and he’s such a good actor that I really hope we get the chance to see the mature Willow in action,” Howard said.Disney+ declined TheWrap’s request for comment on the project.Directed by Howard and produced by George Lucas, “Willow” starred Davis as Willow, a reluctant farmer who plays a critical role in protecting a special baby from a tyrannical queen who vows to destroy her and take over the world in a high fantasy setting. The film also starred Val Kilmer, Joanne Whalley, Jean Marsh, and Billy Barty.Also Read: Disney Hires Former Goldman Sachs Exec as VP of Product for Disney+Should it be ordered to series, the “Willow” sequel would join several original shows on Disney+, which is set to launch Nov. 12, including “The Mandalorian,” the live-action “Star Wars” TV series helmed by Jon Favreau.Other series include a “Rogue One” prequel starring Diego Luna’s character Cassian Andor, a “Monsters, Inc.” sequel with Billy Crystal and John Goodman reprising their roles, and a series centered on classic Disney villains, like Ursula from “The Little Mermaid.”Additionally, Disney+ has partnered with Marvel Studios for shows featuring characters from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including “Loki” with Tom Hiddleston, “WandaVision” with Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen) and Vision (Paul Bettany), and “Falcon & Winter Solider” with Falcon (Anthony Mackie) and Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier (Sebastian Stan). The forthcoming streaming service is also developing a series starring Jeremy Renner’s Hawkeye.Read original story Ron Howard in ‘Serious Discussions’ for ‘Willow’ Sequel Series at Disney+ At TheWrap

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