Get ready to dust off your spell books and brew some potions because the Owens sisters are making a magical comeback! Warner Bros. has officially announced a sequel to the beloved 1998 moviePractical Magic, and it’s now been confirmed thatSandra BullockandNicole Kidmanwill return to their roles, via Kidman’s comments made today. The original film,directed byGriffin Dunne, featured Bullock and Kidman as Sally and Gillian Owens, two sisters from a family of witches cursed in matters of the heart. Based onAlice Hoffman’snovel, the story follows their struggles with their magical heritage and a family curse that spells doom for any man they fall in love with. Throughout the film, the sisters tackle various obstacles, from dealing with an abusive boyfriend to facing a town that fears their powers.
Kidman, in an interview with People, revealed the exciting news: “Yes I will be in it. And Sandy will be in it. And that’s that,” she laughed. “There’s a lot more to tell which is why we go, ‘OK, this is kind of interesting now to be able to do this.'” Kidman added, “[We] found a way in.”
Akiva Goldsmanis set to write the screenplay for the new film, with Bullock and Kidman also on board as producers, alongsideDenise Di Novi. Fans were thrilled when the announcement was made on TikTok at midnight —a fun nod to the famous “midnight margaritas” scene from the original movie. The first film is now available for streaming on Max, and the confirmation ofPractical Magic 2has everyone buzzing with excitement.This news follows HBO Max’s attempt in 2019 to create a spin-off series,Rules of Magic,based on Hoffman’s prequel novel, although that project ultimately didn’t take off.
Who Else Was inPractical Magic?
Stockard Channingplayed Aunt Frances “Fran” Owens, one of the eccentric aunts who raised the Owens sisters and fully embraced their magical powers.Dianne Wieststarred as Aunt Bridget “Jet” Owens, Fran’s sister, who added a nurturing and slightly quirky vibe to the household. Together, the aunts guided Sally and Gillian through their magical challenges and the family curse. It remains to be seen if the pair will return to their roles.
Stay tuned to Collider for more enchanting updates onPractical Magic 2. While we wait for more details, you’re able to stream the originalPractical Magicon Max.
Practical Magic
Sibling witches stir up a cauldron of trouble thanks to a family curse in this spellbinding tale. Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman star as sisters who turn to magic to deal with a troublesome ex.
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