Everything to Know About Disney+'s Epic “Willow” Revival Series

Set two decades after the original movie’s timeline, the latest incarnation ups the ante by introducing high-stakes challenges to our group of protagonists, including the beloved aspiring Nelwyn magician Willow. According to Disney+’s official synopsis, “Willow” will be set in “an enchanted land of breathtaking beauty,” where “brownies, sorcerers, trolls, and other mystical creatures flourish, 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.”

The revival series brings back Davis, who will be reprising his titular role of Willow Ufgood. Other original cast members joining the Disney+ series include Joanne Whalley as Queen Sorsha, a fierce warrior and daughter of Queen Bavmorda.

New faces joining the franchise include Ellie Bamber, Tony Revolori, Erin Kellyman, Ruby Cruz, Amar Chadha-Patel, Dempsey Bryk, Rosabell Laurenti Sellers, Talisa Garcia, and Cailee Spaeny.

The colead of the cult classic, Madmartigan, played by Val Kilmer – who recently appeared in the “Top Gun: Maverick” – will not appear in the series, but his character is said be a “huge part” of the forthcoming streaming series.

Though the latest series’s antagonist has been kept tightly under wraps, the trailer teases a brief glimpse of a crooked magic wand, likely hinting at the return of the wicked sorceress. However, it remains to be seen whether more evil forces are threatening a peaceful world in the upcoming fantasy epic.

Disney+ has set a premiere date of Wednesday, Nov. 30, for “Willow” season one.

“Willow” season one will consist of eight episodes, which will follow a weekly release schedule.