Something magically brews over Warner Bros. last year, It was announced first to Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock approached a deal with the studio to make a long -awaited follow -up of their Witch 1996 romantic imagination ”Practical magic. “Then, teased out a few months before, and unexpectedly, WB dropped a teaser on social media In May, fans send to a whirlwind.
The original filmwhich made no profit In its original theater driving, there was a staple in Aght’s cable TV, brews generations of fans and became a cult favorite.
The logical next question was then that-in addition to the now OCar-winning Kidman and Bullock would return to the picturesque Owens sisters Massachusetts home for the next adventure. 1998 included the role of Goran Visnjic, Dianne Wiest, Stockard ChanningAidan Quinn, Evan Rachel Wood and Margo Martindale. Visnjic’s character, Jimmy, seems unlikely because he (spoiler alert) is dead. But everyone else?
On July 11, fans were told that the main support members and co-mirackers in the above “Midnight Margaritas” were officially on board Wiest and Channing. In the film, they play Kidman and Bullock’s aunt, who teaches the young witches everything they need to know about their craft – and then some.
In addition, new members of the film’s coven have since been announced – but what roles they will play are still unknown. Joining will be Lee Pace, Maisie Williams, Xolo Maridueña and Solly McLeod.
Of the original role, only Wood – Won played Bullock’s daughter in the 1998 movie – has talked about whether she participates or not. On July 11, Wood took to Instagram to reveal it (Through people), “I offered my services, even though it was a scene or a line … I was told that they were grabbed. I am sorry to disappoint the fans. It was not in my control or my choice. I would have liked to have returned my sisters.”
The original film was based on the 1995 novel by Alice Hoffman, who later wrote two prequels and a sequel“The Book of Magic” 2021. No indications have been made if the film will follow the action in this book The script comes from The original film’s co -author, Akiva Goldsman. Oscar and Emmy winner Susanne BierWho worked with Bullock on “Bird Box” and Kidman on “The Uncoing” and “The Perfect Couple” will direct.
“Practical Magic 2” will be released on September 18, 2026.
