“I was a little disappointed not to have time this time,” the legendary director tells EW.
Ron Howardis eager to get back behind the camera in the world ofWillow.
Howard directed the original 1988 film, which was recently continued via television series onDisney+.
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“I was a little disappointed not to have time this time,” he tells EW.
“It would be a function of looking at the calendar.”
Still, Howard, who most recently directedThirteen Lives,is never all that free.
So, ifWillowgets renewed, scheduling will play a big role.
“I was always excited forWarwick [Davis]to be Willow again,” Howard notes.
“But I was most excited by Jon’s expansion of the next generation and their relationships.
Because the first one was built on the charm and the emotion that came out of the relationships.”
Howard was a very hands-on executive producer, joining creative meetings throughout the process and offering notes on scripts.
But he says it was a breeze because he trusted Kasdan and his ideas so fully.
“I happened to agree with the approach,” he says with a laugh.
“I didn’t have to be the bearer of bad news at any point.
But I offered up notes, criticisms and ideas.
That’s the way I was utilized and activated.
Regardless ofWillow’sfuture, audiences can bet it won’t be the last time Kasdan and Howard partner.
“He’s a different generation.
He’s very smart, very funny.
He’s a friend, and a great, young, creative mind.
