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Ellie Bamber, Cailee Spaeny and Erin Kellyman are in negotiations to play the female leads in the new Disney+ continuation series of Willow.

According to the casting information relayed by Deadline, “the series revolves around a group on a mission to save a kidnapped prince. The members of the team include Dove (Bamber), whose backstory resembles that of Willow from the movie. Dove is an unassuming kitchen maid who proves she is the “chosen one” as she embarks on the journey. She is joined by Kit (Spaeny), the princess whose twin brother was abducted. She is destined to be a leader and ultimately the queen. Kellyman plays Jade, a servant who is Kit’s best friend and moral compass. She is on her way to becoming the best young warrior in the kingdom. Also part of the group is a guy who echoes Val Kilmer’s character in the movie. A thief and liar, he joins the quest in exchange for getting out of prison.”

Warwick Davis will reprise his role as Willow; the series is expected to shoot in Wales next year.