Willow (TV series)
Sequel series to the 1988 film Willow.
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Warwick Davis reprised his role as Willow Ufgood from the original film.[1] The series was produced by Lucasfilm and premiered on Disney+ on November 30, 2022.[1]
Making and release
Discussions about continuing Willow began as early as 2005, with George Lucas commenting about Lucasfilm going back to television.[2] Jonathan Entwistle was then hired to replace Chu but also exited due to production delays from a recasting.[3] Stephen Woolfenden ultimately directed the first two episodes of the series.[3] Disney+ gave the series a green light in October 2020, with Jon M. Chu initially attached to direct the first episode.[3]
Citing production delays and personal reasons, Jon M. Chu announced his departure from the director role in January 2021.[3] At Dragon Studios, the production built five new stages covering a combined area of 28,000 square feet.[4] A six-acre area at Dragon Studios was used to construct the set for Tir Asleen Castle.[5]
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O'Hara found the series, despite the absence of Val Kilmer's Madmartigan, to be a worthy successor to the original film.[6] The series was officially cancelled after one season in March 2023, as reported by Deadline Hollywood.[7][8] The show was removed from Disney+ on May 26, 2023, as part of a broader content-removal purge.[9][8]
References
- Wikipedia, "Willow (TV series)" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Nisbet, "The TV shows of 2022 that showcased just how magnificent Wales is", WalesOnline, December 26, 2022 (we also read that source) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Willow (TV series)" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Vespe, "CELEBRATION is had by many a STAR WARS geek! Lucas talks! Footage shown! Details here!", Ain't It Cool News, April 24, 2005; Adler, "Warwick Davis Enthusiastic About Possibility For Willow 2", MTV News, June 13, 2008; Chung, "Warwick Davis on Star Wars: Episode VIII 'cliffhanger', possible Willow sequel", News.com.au, September 30, 2016; Petski, "Willow Series Reboot Based On Film Eyed At Disney+", Deadline Hollywood, May 2019 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Willow (TV series)" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "Jon M. Chu to Direct Lucasfilm's Willow Series for Disney+", Lucasfilm; Thorne, "Willow Sequel Series Officially a Go at Disney Plus, Jon M. Chu to Direct", Variety, October 20, 2020; Del Rosario, "Jon M. Chu No Longer Directing Willow Pilot For Disney+ Series: "The Timing Is Just Not Going To Work"", Deadline Hollywood, January 11, 2021; Kit, "Willow: Disney+ Series Finds Its Director with I'm Not Okay With This Co-Creator (Exclusive)", The Hollywood Reporter, January 29, 2021; Andreva, "Willow: Stephen Woolfenden Steps In As Pilot en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Willow (TV series)" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Daniels, "Cameras roll in Wales on Willow for Disney+", Kemps Film and TV Production Services Handbook, June 3, 2021; Williams, "Willow and Star Wars actor Warwick Davis joins the celebs holidaying in Wales", Media Wales, September 6, 2021 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Willow (TV series)" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Barraclough, "Lucasfilm Executives on Why Wales Was the Perfect Location for Disney+ Fantasy Series 'Willow'", Variety, January 2, 2023 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
- Wikipedia, "Willow (TV series)" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: O'Hara, "Willow Review", Empire Magazine, November 30, 2022 (we also read that source) en.wikipedia.org
- Andreeva, "'Willow' Canceled After One Season On Disney+", Deadline Hollywood, March 15, 2023. facts only, no text reused. deadline.com
- Wikipedia, "Willow (TV series)" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Andreeva, "'Willow' Canceled After One Season On Disney+", Deadline Hollywood, March 15, 2023; Zilko, "'Willow' Showrunner Clarifies That the Disney+ Series Isn't Actually Cancelled", IndieWire, March 18, 2023; Andreeva, "'Willow' Canceled After One Season On Disney+", Deadline Hollywood, March 15, 2023; Andreeva, "'Willow' Canceled After One Season On Disney+", Deadline Hollywood, March 15, 2023; Andreeva, "Disney Removes Dozens Of Series From Disney+ & Hulu, Including 'Big Shot', 'Willow', 'Y' & 'Dollface'", Deadline Hollywood, May en.wikipedia.org
- Andreeva, "Disney Removes Dozens Of Series From Disney+ & Hulu, Including 'Big Shot', 'Willow', 'Y' & 'Dollface'", Deadline Hollywood, May 18, 2023. facts only, no text reused. deadline.com
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