It’s been a long time coming for the new Disney+ series, “Willow.” After being teased for years, last month, it was revealed that Jonathan Kasdan’s highly-anticipated streaming sequel series to the classic fantasy film, “Willow,” is not only moving forward at Disney but Jon M. Chu is attached to direct. And now, as we approach the end of 2020, we have the three leads that will join Warwick Davis in the cast of the “Willow” series.
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According to Deadline, Cailee Spaeny, Ellie Bamber, and Erin Kellyman are all set for the three lead roles in “Willow,” which should be starting production in the near future. Disney has yet to confirm exact details about how the series will fit into the “Willow” universe that was set up in the film from 1988. However, the report claims the three leads will play a trio that sets out on a journey to rescue a kidnapped prince. Spaeny will portray Kit, a princess who’s twin brother was abducted. She’s joined by Kellyman, who will play Jade, a servant of Kit’s that is also a warrior. The lead is expected to be Bamber, as Dove, an unassuming kitchen maid that is foretold to be the chosen one that will save the day. And somewhere along the way, Warwick Davis returns as the title character.
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Spaeny is probably the best known of the group, as she recently starred in “The Craft: Legacy,” and has appeared in “Bad Times at the El Royale,” “Pacific Rim: Uprising,” and “Devs.” Bamber is probably most well-known from her role in Tom Ford’s film, “Nocturnal Animals.” And Kellyman played Enfys Nest in Disney’s own “Solo: A Star Wars Story,” which was written by Kasdan.
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Obviously, it’s far too soon to know when “Willow” might debut on Disney+, but with a cast and crew beginning to take shape, we can expect that sometime within 2021, we’ll see the series. And let’s hope it lives up to the original.
