Willow series: Why Val Kilmer had to be written out ‘late in the process’

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Kasdan recalled “going to see Val right after” the Willow reboot “started to get some momentum”, telling him: “Listen, we’re doing this. And the whole world wants Madmartigan back.” Kilmer told the showrunner: “Not as much as I do.” The actor’s involvement looked promising “until pretty late in the process, frankly”. Val Kilmer had to pull out of ‘Willow’ reboot ‘late in the process’ “He embraced me when I left,” Kasdan said. “We’ve tried to do that and work with him in a way so that he is felt and heard, if not seen.” Watch Apple TV+ free for 7 days New subscribers only.