Wales is a land steeped in myth and legend, a lair for dragons and a stomping ground for legendary knights. But, for children of the 80s, the country is likely to be associated with one mystical being in particular. Wales’ landscapes starred as the backdrop to George Lucas’ 1988 blockbuster, Willow, a fantastical story about an aspiring sorcerer, played by Warwick Davis, on a quest to vanquish an evil queen.
Now, nearly 35 years after the original film’s release, Wales is set to reprise its role as the setting for Willow’s magical adventures as part of a much-anticipated Disney+ series, which serves as a sequel to the original movie.
The new show, which launches on Disney+, sees an older Willow, again played by Davis, leading a new generation of adventurers on a journey to save their world, crossing wild and mystical landscapes as they go.
It was this desire for a diverse array of beautiful, dramatic settings that served as one of the key factors for the team behind the show opting to return to Wales.
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