Disney is rebranding a different kind of nostalgia to fuel its shift toward streaming. The company has unveiled its plans for a Willow sequel series for Disney+ that should start production in 2021. While much of the plot is still a mystery, the show will take place years after the events of the movie and will mark the return of farmer-turned-hero Willow Ufgood.
The series will also mark the return of Ron Howard, albeit as an executive producer rather than a director. Instead, the project will be helmed by Crazy Rich Asians’ Jon M. Chu. Solo’s Jonathan Kasdan wrote the pilot episode and will serve as showrunner alongside Arrow’s Wendy Mericle.
Willow may sound like an odd choice for a Disney+ show given its mixed initial reception and age. The movie will be 33 years old by the time production starts. Like some movies, though, its reputation built up among people who grew up seeing the movie. Howard also characterized the streaming sequel as a “creative lean-forward”.
It’s also an opportunity for Disney+ to diversify its lineup. Much of its initial push has focused on Disney’s best-known brands, like Marvel and Star Wars. This is relatively uncharted territory and gives it a fantasy show to counter rivals like Amazon’s Lord of the Ring series.
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