‘Solo’ Director Ron Howard Eyed To Return For ‘Willow’ Disney+ Series

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Solo: A Star Wars Story director Ron Howard and writer Jonathan Kasdan are in talks to work together again in a sequel series based on his 1988 film Willow for Disney+.

Ron Howard‘s Willow is a fantasy adventure film focused on a reluctant dwarf, Willow Ufgood, who is tasked to protect a baby destined to bring about the downfall of an evil sorceress. The 1988 film by Ron Howard is a an epic adventure that took audiences to otherworldly locations filled with amazing creatures and wizards. George Lucas wrote the original story for Willow in which Warwick Davis starred as the famous dwarf Willow Ufgood.

Now, Solo: A Star Wars Story‘s Jonathan Kasdan will be coming in as the writer for a Willow sequel series being developed for Disney+ with Ron Howard possibly returning as director along with Warwick Davis as well. Ron Howard confirmed on a recent episode of MTV’s “Happy Sad Confused” podcast that “serious discussions” are happening with Lucasfilm and Disney. Ron Howard also shared his excitement about Warwick Davis potentially returning in the role:

“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.”

Willow is one of many projects to be coming to Disney’s exclusive streaming service. There have been announcements for various Marvel and Star Wars projects coming to Disney+. With the addition of Ron Howard’s Willow, it is possible to see many more incredible projects joining the upcoming exclusive streaming service. Disney is expected to bring great amounts of streaming content and with Ron Howard coming in as director, there is no doubt the Willow sequel series will be one of the site’s most anticipated projects.

What do you think of Ron Howard returning to direct the Willow sequel series? Are you excited to see Warwick Davis return for the series? Share your thoughts below!

Here’s the official synopsis for Ron Howard’s feature Willow:

When a good-hearted farmer named Willow Ufgood discovers a baby girl prophesized to end the rule of the evil queen Bavmorda, he sets out on an adventure to return the child to her people. Encountering all manner of creatures and characters, Willow finds both companionship and villainy along with a newfound skill as a sorcerer.

Willow is currently available on Digital HD, DVD, and Blu Ray. There is no official release date for the sequel series as of yet.

Source: MTV’s “Happy Sad Confused”