The original movie followed Willow Ufgood, a kind farmer and would-be sorcerer, goes on an epic quest to protect a newborn child, whose birthmark is part of a prophecy that foretells the downfall of Queen Bavmorda (Jean Marsh). The network announced their plans for the show this week and revealed the Jon M. Chu would direct the … Willow has gone into self-imposed exile after an unknown cataclysm and it's up to young Elora to set things right. 'Growing up in the '80s, Willow has had a profound effect on me,' Chu said in a heartfelt statement. While Willow wasn't a huge box office hit when it debuted in 1988, it would go on to become a beloved cult classic. A powerful Willow would make for a great mentor to Elora, who almost certainly will feature in the new series. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. The Willow sequel series is officially coming to Disney+! The series is a continution of the popular 1988 film Willow directed by Ron Howard, starring Warwick Davis and Val Kilmer. RELATED: The 10 Best Fantasy Films Of All Time (According To IMDb). But not all of them survive. It's a bucket-list moment for me,' he added. 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George Lucas conceived the idea for the film (originally titled Munchkins) in 1972. All credit to Kevin Pollak and Rick Overton, but The Brownies are one thing the new series would probably benefit from avoiding. Published: 00:06 BST, 21 October 2020 | Updated: 09:19 BST, 21 October 2020. 'So the fact that I get to work with my heroes from Kathleen Kennedy to Ron Howard is bigger than a dream come-true. His short fiction appears in Strange Horizons, Interzone, Shimmer, and other venues. 'The story of the bravest heroes in the least likely places allowed me, an Asian-American kid growing up in a Chinese restaurant looking to go to Hollywood, to believe in the power of our own will, determination and of course, inner magic,' he added. Disney Plus is bringing back the beloved Willow, played by Warwick Davis, for a new sequel TV series. The streaming series will likely feature an adult version of the character, who played such a vital role in the original film. 'Many have told me they grew up with Willow and that the film has influenced how they view heroism in our own world. Elora's story in the movie may have seemed to be at an end with the downfall of Queen Bavmorda, but like any great fantasy, it's never really over. More magic and more opportunity for Warwick Davis to shine is a must. The list of 'lies' Ghislaine Maxwell told in 2016 deposition including not remembering EVER flying with... A bridge too dear! RELATED: The 10 Best ‘80s Fantasy Films (according to IMDb). We will automatically post your comment and a link to the news story to your Facebook timeline at the same time it is posted on MailOnline. Without their leaders, did someone new arise? But, the tiny sprite-like creatures (based on the legend of a household spirit from Scottish folklore) generally don't work in the movie. Your details from Facebook will be used to provide you with tailored content, marketing and ads in line with our Privacy Policy. Darby Harn is a contributor for Screenrant, CBR.com, The Things, Star Wars News Net, and Movie News Net. Willow is joined on his quest by Madmartigan (Val Kilmer), a swordsman and mercenary, with Joanne Whaley playing Sorsha, Bavmorda's daughter who falls for Madmartigan. The high street salads that do your diet more harm than good - including a... Shop sales rise for FIFTH month in a row: Retailers see 1.5% increase in September with trading now 5.5%... Has Anna Wintour found love, actually? We’ll ask you to confirm this for your first post to Facebook. It's likely fans wouldn't appreciate the opportunity to see those characters again. That wasn't astronomical Star Wars numbers though, and the film series didn't continue. There is no indication yet if any other characters or cast members from the original movie will be featured in the series. During the production of Return of the Jedi in 1982, Lucas approached Warwick Davis, who was portraying Wicket the Ewok, about playing Willow Ufgood. In fact, most of the cast from the movie is killed at the very beginning of the first book, Shadow Moon (written by legendary X-Men scribe Chris Claremont). Similar in intent to Star Wars, he created "a number of well-known mythological situations for a young audience". Number of daily coronavirus cases in Europe doubles to 200,000 in ten days, with many countries seeing... Stay-at-home orders do NOT stop the spread of coronavirus: Major study finds restrictions barely change the... Belgian foreign minister Sophie Wilmes, 45, is in intensive care with coronavirus after leading the country... Boris Johnson admits his government HAS failed on Test and Trace as it's revealed just one in seven are... JAN MOIR: I'm glad Abi days are here at last for Ms Titmuss. You can choose on each post whether you would like it to be posted to Facebook. 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Director: 'Growing up in the '80s, Willow has had a profound effect on me,' Chu said in a heartfelt statement, Chu also praised Jon Kasdan and Wendy Mericle for adding, 'such groundbreaking new characters and delightful surprises to this timeless story. As Brexit talks focus on fishing, which makes up just 0.1% of our GDP, business experts plead... How healthy is YOUR lunch? Here are a few things fans would love to see. The sequel books vaulted a teenage Elora Danon into the spotlight. Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual. But who else from the original film should make a comeback? Lucas "thought it would be great to use a little person in a lead role. These include Willow battling a boy who transforms into a shark in a lake while retrieving Fin Raziel, and an extended duel at the climax between the sorceress and Queen Bavmorda. Jon M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians) has come aboard to direct the pilot episode, written by Jonathan Kasdan (Solo: A Star Wars Story). There are many ways for her story to continue (including as an apprentice of Willow) that would be ideal for the series to explore. Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline?