Jon M. Chu is no longer directing the pilot of Disney+'s Willow series

Jon M. Chu is no longer directing the pilot of Disney+'s Willow series
A good way to spark a little interest in just about anything is to mention Crazy Rich Asians filmmaker Jon M. Chu's involvement, which is partly why news of Disney+'s plans for a Willow series, a sequel to the 1988 film from Lucasfilm and director Ron Howard, was met with a chorus of `Eh, why not?` However, that was nearly three months ago.

Now, Chu has stepped away from the project (at least in regards to directing) due to scheduling issues, leaving us once again to ask why this is happening in the first place, as we normally do with seemingly unnecessary retreads.

Chu, a very vocal Willow fan who was originally slated to direct the series' pilot, released a statement via Instagram detailing both his decision to step away in this capacity and his disappointment in the matter altogether.



Ever the multitasker, he also took the opportunity to announce that he and his wife, Kristin Hodge, are expecting their third child, which doubles as a very sweet development and a decent reason to no longer have the time to direct.

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