Jon M. Chu to Direct “Willow” Series for Disney+

Disney+ is bringing Lucasfilm’s Willow back to life! The streaming platform announced today, October 20, that Jon M. Chu (“In The Heights,” “Crazy Rich Asians”) is set to direct the pilot, and will serve as executive producer along with showrunners Jonathan Kasdan (“Solo”) and Wendy Mericle (“Arrow”).

“The series, which is Lucasfilm’s first venture into non-Star Wars storytelling since 2015, 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.”

Ron Howard, who directed the original film, is also acting as a executive producer on the show.

Source: Disney+