Willow sequel series for Disney Plus gets first trailer, release date

Lucasfilm’s new Disney Plus series based on Willow, the late ’80s fantasy film directed by Ron Howard and based on a story by George Lucas, is coming this fall. In the trailer, Warwick Davis plays Willow Ufgood. This is a role that may seem reluctantly.

Naturally, Willow won’t be the only one on his next adventure. Davis is joining him in WillowDempsey Bryk plays Amar Chadha–Patel and Ellie Bamber as the adventurers. Ruby Cruz, Tony Revolori and Ruby Cruz play other roles. Erin Kellyman starred previously with Davis. Solo: A Star Wars Story). Joanne Whalley, original WillowShe will return to her role of Sorsha on the series.

New WillowThe original film was released 20 years ago. The film will premiere on Disney Plus in November 30.

The original Willow hit movie theaters in 1988, but Lucas conceived of his fantasy adventure in the early ’70s, and chose Davis — who had appeared in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi as an Ewok — to be his leading man. This fantasy movie tells Willow Ufgood’s story, as he defends Elora Danan (an infant) from an evil queen. Val Kilmer played Willow.