In October, Disney and Lucasfilm announced a new series based on the 1988 film Willow tree, directed by Ron Howard. The series stars Warwick Davis, reprising the role of Willow Ufgood from the original film. Jonathan Kasdan (Only) wrote the pilot and will be shown alongside Wendy Mericle (Arrow)
Kathleen Kennedy, Lucasfilm chief, Michelle Rejwan, Kasdan, Mericle, Howard and Imagine Television are executive producers Willow tree. Roopesh Parekh and Hannah Friedman are co-EPs. Dolman is a consulting producer and Julia Cooperman is the producer.
Willow tree it will be set years after the film and will introduce new characters to your world of queens and monsters.
“As you may know, Willow tree has been one of my favorite films since I was a kid, so I’m devastated that I can’t work with some of my old and new heroes like Kathy, Ron, Jon, Wendy, Michelle and the incredible cast and crew that they put together, “he continued Chu’s statement. ” Like a child seeing Willow tree for the first time in the 1980s, I’m looking forward to watching this new magical world unfold as a very enthusiastic fan. “
On the big screen, Chu last released Crazy Rich Asians and has the adaptation of Lin-Manuel Miranda On the heights should be released at Warner Bros. this year.