Graydon Hastur is a main character in the 2022 Disney+ television series, Willow. He is portrayed by Tony Revolori.
Character history[]
Graydon Hastur is a Prince of Galladoorn, the son of King Hastur and Queen Arianna. Because his brother fell off a tree, Graydon was forced into an arranged marriage with Princess Kit Tanthalos of Tir Asleen some two hundred moons after the fall of Bavmorda. On the eve of the wedding, however, Tir Asleen Castle was attacked by the Gales, who kidnapped the princess' brother, Airk Tanthalos. When his bride-to-be decided to go on a quest to rescue Airk, Graydon did not want to accompany her at first, until his father the king whispered some convincing words in his ear. The party, comprising of Kit, Graydon, the warrior Jade Claymore, the knight Jorgen Kase, and the self-styled "treasure hunter" Thraxus Boorman, then set off for the Barrier.[1]
On the journey, Graydon mostly kept quiet to himself, however he did comfort Elora when she was struggling to perform magic. In The Battle of the Slaughtered Lamb he becomes injured and believes it's "bad magic" and he might be turned into a slave of The Crone.
Graydon starts to turn, as he is being controlled by The Lich. He tells the group to kill him if his mind completely goes to this dark magic but the group, besides Kit, refuses. They lock him up in chains and go to Nockmaar Castle, where Willow, Elora, and the others try to perform a spell to save him and turn him back into himself. The group thinks it's worked but really Graydon, under the influence of The Lich, is tricking them. They go to the High Tower and Graydon tries to banish Elora's soul but Willow shows up in time to save her. Elora eventually is able to cure Graydon of his possession, but not before experiencing his memory of killing his brother.[2]
Later, as the group is crossing the Shattered Sea, Graydon is able to cast a spell and kills The Dag as she and The Doom attack. Willow recognizes that Graydon has magical abilities, and Graydon begins training with Willow and Elora using his flute to focus his magic like a wand.[4]
Eventually, the group reaches a seemingly endless cliff at the end of the Shattered Sea. Graydon and the rest of the group want to turn around but Elora and Kit decide to jump. Graydon and the others realize they can't leave Elora and Kit so they jump too. They find Elora, Airk, and Kit and help them fight off The Crone and her minions. However, Graydon's spells fail to harm The Crone and she attacks Graydon and seemingly kills him. However he lives and is thrust into another world. He wakes up on a battlefield similar to the one Willow sees in his dreams and sees Elora. She tells him she needs him to help her lead the world into the light.[5]
Personality, appearance and traits[]
Prince Graydon is not a fighter and appears timid and cowardly to others. In reality he is deeply insecure about himself, but cares for his travelling companions greatly with particular emphasis to Elora. He is, however, good with languages, animals and arcana,[6] he also can play the flute.[1]
Gallery[]
Behind the scenes[]
In Willow, Graydon was played by Tony Revolori. Young Graydon was played by Benjamin Revolori, Tony's younger brother.
Appearances[]
Willow – "The Gales" (First appearance)- Willow – "The High Aldwin"
- Willow – "The Battle of the Slaughtered Lamb"
- Willow – "The Whispers of Nockmaar"
- Willow – "Wildwood"
- Willow – "Prisoners of Skellin"
- Willow – "Beyond the Shattered Sea"
- Willow – "Children of the Wyrm"
Sources[]
- Willow—Chapter 1: "Gales" episode guide on Lucasfilm.com
- Willow—Chapter 2: "The High Aldwin" episode guide on Lucasfilm.com