Question 1

Why was Willow written specifically for Warwick Davis?

Accepted Answer

George Lucas wrote the film for Warwick Davis after meeting him on the set of Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi.

Question 2

What was notable about the casting of little people for this film?

Accepted Answer

According to Warwick Davis, it had the largest ever casting call for little people at the time, with between 225 and 240 actors hired.

Question 3

What major film festival screened Willow in 1988?

Accepted Answer

Willow was screened at the Cannes Film Festival in 1988.

Question 4

How old was Warwick Davis when filming Willow?

Accepted Answer

Warwick Davis was only 17 years old during the shooting of Willow.

Question 5

What is the central conflict in Willow's story?

Accepted Answer

The evil Queen Bavmorda hunts the newborn princess Elora Danan, prophesied to bring her downfall, and Willow must deliver the infant from evil.

Question 6

Why was Willow specifically written for Warwick Davis?

Accepted Answer

George Lucas wrote the film for Warwick Davis after meeting him on the set of Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi in 1983.

Question 7

What was notable about the casting of little people for Willow?

Accepted Answer

According to Warwick Davis, the film had the largest ever casting call for little people at the time, hiring between 225 and 240 actors.

Question 8

What memorable improvised moment did Val Kilmer create as Madmartigan?

Accepted Answer

Madmartigan picking up Meegosh with joy and crying out 'I feel better!' when freed from the cage wasn't in the screenplay and was Val Kilmer's idea.

Question 9

What major film festival featured Willow in 1988?

Accepted Answer

Willow was featured at the Cannes Film Festival in 1988.

Question 10

What is the central conflict that drives the story of Willow?

Accepted Answer

The evil Queen Bavmorda hunts the newborn princess Elora Danan, prophesied to bring about her downfall, and Willow must deliver the infant from evil.

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