Val Kilmer, who played Madmartigan in 'Willow' is not returning for sequel, here's why

Find out the reason why 1980s kids will remember the Ron Howard movie 'Willow' which brought two lovable characters to their screens – Willow and Madmartigan.

While the former was the protagonist, the latter was his companion.
Disney is making a sequel to the classic film. The sequel is releasing in the form of a web series. However, actor Val Kilmer, who portrayed Madmartigan, will not be a part of the show.


Talking about the series, Jonathan Kasdan, the showrunner, stated that Kilmer was not part of the series because of pandemic-related restrictions. He mentioned that Kilmer was interested in reprising his role, but the pandemic restricted his movements.

However, Kasdan added that the show would be incomplete without the character of Madmartigan. As such, he will keep the possibility of Kilmer's return open. He said that Kilmer might return to the show sometime later.

The new series has the movie's original cast, including Joanne Whalley, Warwick Davis, and Kevin Pollack. Moreover, Christian Slater will play Madmartigan's close friend Allagash.

Val Kilmer is an actor noted for his roles in both movies and TV shows. His famous works include Real Genius, Top Gun, The Doors, Batman Forever, Heat, etc. Among TV shows, Kilmer has starred in The Spoils of Babylon, Ghost Girls, Psych, and Comanche Moon.

FAQs:

1. When is the sequel releasing?
   The sequel is releasing on November 30 on Disney+.
2. What is the sequel's storyline?
   The sequel sees a group of characters, led by Willow, embark on an adventurous yet dangerous mission.
3. What role did Kilmer portray in the original movie?
   Kilmer portrayed the role of a mercenary, Madmartigan.