Exclusive: Willow showrunner Jon Kasdan on the 34-year journey to bring the hero back to screens.
But it wouldnt be until over a decade later that he began to bring that story to life.
Its the sequence that sucked Kasdan in, thanks to the brilliant practical work that brought it to life.
It was just more tactile and real than anything Id seen like that before.
It suddenly made the movie very dangerous in a great way where I was riveted.
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After the massive success of Lucas previous movies,young Kasdanlike manyWillowfansexpected a sequel.
But it wasnt until years later that he realized why it hadnt emerged.
It just seemed like the opportunity existed to continue the story, to keep it going.
That would become more of a reality for Kasdan in 2012 when Disney acquired Lucasfilm.
My dad [Lawrence Kasdan] got involved very early, like within the first few months.
She should never have told me because I never let it go.
She was suddenly confronted by three people conspiring for moreWillow.
The timing of it was perfect for the launch of Disney+.
That was the only place this could have happened.
That was my whole argument to everyone.
And its echoed in the ancillary novels that emerged in the late 90s.
But the question the movie begs is, What happened to Elora Danan?'
Getting to bring Davis back into the role of reluctant mentor and powerful warlock was monumental for Kasdan.
Willow training Elora in magic!
And lets face it, this is the whole reason we made the series.'
Willowhits Disney+ on Nov. 30, and it’s possible for you to watch the original film there now.
