Disney Plus has revived 1988 film Willow, which starred Warwick Davis, and rebooted the classic as a TV series.
The 2022 TV adaptation features new and old cast and is set many years after the events of the movie directed by Ron Howard.
Meanwhile, the film follows the journey of young Willow, a farmer who is drawn into a dangerous adventure in an effort to protect a baby who is being sought after by an evil queen.
Harry Potter actor Warwick confirmed ago years ago he would be returning to the George Lucas sequel, but who else is in the cast?
Here is everything you need to know about Willow and who stars in the Disney Plus drama.
What is Willow about and when is it released?
The TV reboot of the classic film is set ‘many years’ after the events of the movie, according to Disney Plus.
The official synopsis reads: ‘Willow, the legendary sorcerer, returns in a new series set many years after the events of the original film.
‘Willow leads a group of misfit heroes on a dangerous rescue mission through a world beyond their wildest imaginations.’
The first two episodes of Willow land on Disney Plus on Wednesday November, 30.
The following six instalments will drop at weekly intervals.
Who is in the cast of Willow?
Warwick Davis
Fans rejoiced when it was announced Warwick, 52, would be reprising his role of sorcerer Willow Ufgood.
In the eight-parter, Willow will lead the six heroes as they set off on a dangerous quest to rescue the twin brother of a princess.
Since he starred in the OG films 34 years ago, Warwick has appeared in Star Wars and Harry Potter, also well as Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant’s sitcom Life’s Too Short.
Ellie Bamber
Ellie joins the Willow cast as Dove, a kitchen maid who decides to embark on the dangerous adventure to save their world.
The 25-year-old has also been seen in Tom Ford’s feature film, Nocturnal Animals, alongside Amy Adams and Jake Gyllenhaal, as well as BBC series The Trial of Christine Keeler.
She also featured in the TV adaptation of Les Misérables, in which she played Cosette, in a cast featuring Dominic West and Lily Collins.
Tony Revolori
Tony plays Graydon, a young scholar and member of the quest in the 2022 reboot of Willow.
Elsewhere, the 26-year-old has appeared in Wes Anderson’s film The Grand Budapest Hotel and in MCU films.
He was nominated for multiple awards for playing Flash Thompson alongside Tom Holland and Zendaya in Spider-Man.
Erin Kellyman
Erin portrays knight-in-training Jade, who is also Kit’s (Ruby Cruz) best friend in Willow.
The newcomer, 24, starred as Enfys Nest in Solo: A Star Wars Story and alongside current co-star Ellie in Les Misérables.
On Disney Plus, she has also featured in The Falcon and the Winter Solider, which is set in the MCU.
Joanne Whalley
Joanne, 61, is returning as Sorsha in Willow after starring in the original film where she met ex-husband Val Kilmer.
As well as the hit fantasy drama, she was nominated for a Bafta in Edge of Darkness and was in Marvel series Daredevil.
One of her very first acting gigs was Pamela Graham in three episodes of long-running soap Coronation Street.
Ruby Cruz
Ruby joins Willow as Kit, a princess and daughter of Sorsha who sets in motion a quest to rescue her twin brother.
The actor has also appeared in the hit drama Mares of Easttown, which starred Kate Winslet.
Amar Chadha-Pater
Rising star Amar is Boorman in Willow, a thief and swordsman who is offered freedom from prison if he joins the quest.
Elsewhere, the performer played DJ Dave in an episode of Sex Education and a small role in 2019 film, Aladdin.
Dempsey Bryk
In Willow, Dempsey is Airk, a prince and son of Sorsha and Kit’s twin brother.
Dempsey has also been in CBC’s multigenerational saga Heartlandand drama Coroner as Caleb Browning.
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Willow premieres today on Disney Plus.
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