Disney and Lucasfilm have opted not to move forward with a second season of Willow. We first spotted this news at Deadline. The live-action series continued the story of the 1988 film and focused on Elora Danan. Season one’s finale set up an exciting future for the character and our ragtag group of heroes. We had high hopes for what could happen next on a Willow season two and even talked about the possibilities with the series’ showrunner Jon Kasdan. But Disney and Lucasfilm never actually announced Willow season two. We just had the highest of hopes.
While the Willow series was strongly rooted in the nostalgia of Ron Howard’s ’80s film, it grew beyond its origins. Sure, Willow played a key role in Elora Danan’s journey and Madmartigan’s presence hovered around the edges. But the new cast members each had their own arcs and conflicts on Willow. It was Elora who was responsible for fulfilling a momentous destiny, not Willow. Ellie Bamber beautifully brought to life Elora’s struggles and eventual success. In fact, the entire cast ruled.
As Willow is part of the Lucasfilm legacy, we hope to see more of the rich fantasy world in the future. We don’t have nearly enough sword and sorcery on the screen. However, I truly wish we could see more of this specific story. Will I ever find out what happens next with Jade and Kit? Or Elora and Graydon? Here’s hoping the next volumes in Willow come to life in some way.
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