Before dropping a new trailer, Warwick Davis, who reprises his role as the titular hero from the film, introduced another high-profile cast member. Davis invited Christian Slater to the stage, revealing that the actor would be joining the series, which hails from creator Jonathan Kasdan. Slater revealed that he was a longtime fan of Lucasfilm’s slate of properties, and was eager to get a chance to join the fantasy franchise. “I love the fantasy, the sci-fi,” Slater said. “Just getting to be a part of this show was an absolute dream come true.”
Slater revealed that his role is a small one, and he merely popped into the shoot for a few days to add some comedy relief to the series. “This is a very fun character,” he said. “Surprisingly, we got to have some improvs and ad-libs and came up with some stuff on the spot, which was a lot of fun.” Per the official synopsis, “Willow” is an epic period fantasy series with a modern sensibility set in an enchanted land of breathtaking beauty, ‘Willow’ features a diverse international cast with Jonathan Kasdan, Ron Howard, Wendy Mericle, Kathleen Kennedy, and Michelle Rejwan serving as executive producers. The story began with an aspiring magician from a Nelwyn village and an infant girl destined to unite the realms, who together helped destroy an evil queen and banish the forces of darkness. Now, in a magical world where brownies, sorcerers, trolls, and other mystical creatures flourish, the adventure continues, as an unlikely group of heroes set off on a dangerous quest to places far beyond their home, where they must face their inner demons and come together to save their world. “Willow” is set to begin streaming on Disney+ on November 30, 2022. You can watch the new trailer below:
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