A brand-new trailer for the upcoming Disney+ series Willow was released during the ongoing D23 Expo, highlighting the return of a beloved character.
The latest trailer continues to give fans more footage on the new story coming from the Disney+ series, which will continue the adventure from the 1988 film, and will center on an unlikely group of heroes as they set off on a quest and face off against both their inner demons and real-life foes while they try to save the world.
It was also announced that Christian Slater will be joining the cast as someone who is linked to Val Kilmer’s Madmartigan, though little else is known.
Check out the new Willow trailer below:
Warwick Davis returns from the original film for the series. He will reprise his role as Willow Ufgood. However, the spotlight will now fall on Princess Kit (Ruby Cruz), as she has to save her twin brother, who has been kidnapped. Kit won’t be alone on her quest, as a warrior named Jade (Erin Kellyman) and Kit’s maid, Dove (Ellie Bamber), will accompany her. Boorman (Amer Chadha-Patel) also joins the three young women in return for being freed from prison.
Jonathan Kasdan and Wendy Mericle are showrunning the series. Ron Howard, the director of the original Willow, will produce the series alongside Bob Dolman.