Lucasfilm’s first venture into non-Star Wars storytelling since 2015 will see them revisiting the classic 1980s “Willow”, with a brand new series for Disney+.


What Is “Willow” Plot?

The new series takes place years after the events of the original “Willow” film. It introduces all-new characters to the enchanted realm of fairy queens and two-headed Eborsisk monsters, and welcomes back its namesake hero, Willow Ufgood, performed once again by the unmatchable Warwick Davis.


How Many Episodes Of “Willow” Are There?

It’s currently unknown how many episodes of “Willow” there are.


When Will “Willow” Be Released On Disney+?

No exact Disney+ release date has yet been announced for “Willow”, but it will be coming in 2022.


What Time Will “Willow” New Episodes Be Released On Disney+

Disney+ updates on Friday at the following times:

  • Pacific Time: 00:00 AM / Midnight
  • Eastern Time: 03:00 AM
  • UK: 08:00 AM
  • Sydney, Australia – 19:00 PM

Sometimes episodes can arrive a few minutes later as the servers update. The Disney+ frontpage usually updates about an hour later.


Who Is Creating “Willow”

Jonathan Entwistle will be directing the Upcoming “Willow” Disney+ Series. Jon M. Chu (“In The Heights,” “Crazy Rich Asians”) will serve as executive producer along with showrunners Jonathan Kasdan (“Solo”) and Wendy Mericle (“Arrow”). Jonathan Kasdan wrote the pilot. Kathleen Kennedy, Michelle Rejwan, Jon M. Chu, Jonathan Kasdan, Wendy Mericle, Ron Howard and Imagine Television will serve as executive producers, with Roopesh Parekh and Hannah Friedman as co-executive producers. Additionally, Bob Dolman will serve as a consulting producer with Julia Cooperman as a producer.


Who Is Starring In “Willow”

Warwick Davis will be returning in the role of the great sorcerer, Willow Ufgood.  Also appearing in the series will be Ellie Bamber, Cailee Spaeny and Erin Kellyma.


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Roger Palmer

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