Disney+ series creator Jonathan Kasdan thinks ‘Harry Potter wouldn't have existed without Willow’

Jonathan Kasdan, series creator for Disney+, believes Harry Potter would not exist without Willow. He believes Elora Danan is the Chosen One (O.G). Elora Danan was there before a boy who lived. Jonathan Kasdan saw parallels between Willow and Har...

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Jonathan Kasdan believes Harry Potter would not exist if Willow were not there. One can't help but draw similarities between Willow and Harry Potter. Jonathan says he started wondering about Willow when Harry Potter became as big as it did. He created the Disney+ Willow series and spoke about the similarities with a baby being left on a doorstep who goes on to fight and defeat evil. He said he wondered if it crossed J.K Rowling's mind. Jonathan is referring to Elora Danan, the baby, who was a child with red hair and prophesied to defeat Queen Bavmorda.


A look back in time

Willow does not know Elora's identity until the adventure takes place, which leads to Bavmorda's end. Ron Howard directed the 1988 movie, but it did not take off like other Lucasfilm movies such as Indiana Jones and Star Wars. However, Jonathan, Lawrence Kasdan's son, always wanted a sequel to Willow as he craved more.


FAQs:

  1. Who directed Willow, and how successful was it?
    Ron Howard directed the 1988 movie, but it did not take off like other Lucasfilm movies such as Indiana Jones and Star Wars.
  2. What does Jonathan Kasdan believe about Harry Potter and Willow?
    Jonathan Kasdan believes Harry Potter would not exist if Willow were not there.
  3. What baby is Jonathan Kasdan referring to when he says the baby is chosen?
    Jonathan is referri
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