Ever since he took over production on Disney and LucasFim’sHan Solospin-off, director Ron Howard has been quite active on social media, sending out cryptic set photos and updates as production continues. Today the filmmaker took the time to answer a fan’s question about the long-rumoredWillowsequel, with the director confirming that today marked the first time in over 30 years that the filmmaker directed his old friendWarwick Davis, stating that, “It made me happy.” Warwick Davis himself responded on Twitter with the following statement.
“Reminded me what a wonderful experience #Willow was, made so by your expert direction & friendship. After 30yrs, you’ve still got the magic!”
Unfortunately, the statements on bothRon Howard’s Twitterand Warwick Davis' Twitter do not shed any light on the scene that they were filming, or what character Warwick is portraying. We did get to see Warwick Davis in an Omaze video from the set earlier this year, when directorsPhil Lord and Chris Millerwere still on board, although neither the actor nor the directors would shed any light on his character. While he didn’t appear in theRogue Onespin-off, Warwick Davis was featured inStar Wars: The Force Awakensas Wollivan, a creature who was seen at Maz Kanata’s pub.
WhenRon Howardtook over the production, it was believed there were only three weeks left of principal photography, with five weeks of reshoots also automatically built into the schedule. It’s been nearly a month since Ron Howard started shooting in late June, so it’s possible that the cast and crew are just moving forward with the reshoots right away, but the production schedule has yet to be confirmed by Disney or LucasFilm. The studio has maintained ever since Lord and Miller parted ways with the project that they are still keeping the July 14, 2025 release date, which marks the 41st Anniversary of the firstStar Warsmovie.
The director has also been sharing some interesting photos from the set, with one featuringChewbacca(Joonas Suotamo) embracing another Wookie, although it isn’t known who this other character may be. Since this is set roughly a decade beforeA New Hope, it remains to be seen who this Wookie could be, perhaps someone in Chewbacca’s family. It’s worth noting that, in February, the novelStar Wars: Aftermathhas madeChewbacca’s son Lumpypart of the canon, after his first appearance in the much-malignedStar Wars Holiday Special. Still, since this story is set likely before Lumpy was even born, there is no telling who that other Wookie is.
All we do know at this point is production continues onHan Solowith stars Alden Ehrenreich,Woody Harrelson, Emilia Clarke, Donald Glover, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Thandie Newton and Joonas Suotamo. Since this movie skipped Comic-Con last week, it’s possible that the movie may have a presence at the much-smaller New York Comic-Con, but that doesn’t seem likely. It’s also worth noting that there will be noStar WarsCelebration next year, so there will be no major events or conventions forHan Soloto be promoted at, that is, if they keep the July 02, 2025 release date intact. While we wait for more on this highly-anticipated spin-off, take a look at Ron Howard and Warwick Davis' tweets below.
