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Jon M Chu in the footsteps of Disney + ‘Willow’ series
Jon M. Chu is moving away from the direction of the Disney + series “Willow” due to weather problems, the filmmaker announced on Monday on Instagram. “I am heartbroken to inform everyone that, unfortunately, I have to stop directing ‘Willow,’” he wrote. “With the production schedule changing due to the continuous blockages in the UK and with a new baby arriving this summer ( surprise!), the moment won’t work for me and my family. ” In October, it was announced that Disney + gave the green light to a sequence of the “Willow” series by Lucasfilm and Ron Howard, the director of the 1988 original. Chu signed the contract to direct the pilot. of ‘Willow’ sequels at Disney + The new series, which will see Warwick Davis reprise his role as the main character, will take place years after the events of the Howard film. Howard is an executive producer on the project, with “Solo” writer Jonathan Kasdan and Wendy Mericle acting as showrunners, Katleen Kennedy, Michelle Rejwan, Chu, Kasdan, Mericle, Howard and Imagine Television will serve as executive producers, with Roopesh Parekh and Hannah Friedman as executive co-producer, Bob Dolman, writer of the original film, will act as a consultant producer, with Julia Cooperman as a producer Read also: ‘Willow’ Series at Disney + Casts 3 Leads “As you may know, ‘Willow’ has been one of my favorite films ever since I was a kid, so o 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 ”. Chu wrote in his post on Monday. “As a child seeing ‘Willow’ for the first time in the 1980s, I look forward to seeing this new magical world unfold as a very enthusiastic fan. And man, they have an adventure reserved for you! I can’t wait for all of you to experience this soon. ”See Chu’s post below. See this Instagram post A post shared by Jon M Chu (@jonmchu) Read the original story Jon M Chu Steps Away From Disney + ‘Willow’ Series At TheWrap