In 1980, preparations for the feature film "Can't Stop the Music" were underway and Willis wrote the lyrics to two songs to be used in the film, "Magic Nights" and "Milkshake".
In 1980, as preparations began for the Village People feature film "Can't Stop the Music" were underway, Willis left the group. Although Willis does not appear in the movie, he wrote the lyrics for two of the film's songs, "Magic Nights" and "Milkshake".