Nearly three decades after ‘Practical Magic’ debuted, Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman reunite for the sequel.
Nearly three decades later Practical magic debuted in theaters in 1998, Sandra Bullock, 61, and Nicole Kidman, 59, return as the Owens sisters for Practical magic 2.
The highly anticipated sequel, which premieres on September 11, is based on The magic bookAlice Hoffman’s 2021 follow-up novel to the story that inspired the 1998 film.
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Bullock and Kidman reprise their leading roles, joined by newcomers Lee Pace, Joey King, Maisie Williams, Xolo Maridueña and Sally McLeod.
As production continued, several cast members shared behind-the-scenes moments from the set on social media, giving fans a sneak peek at the highly anticipated sequel.
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Bullock, Kidman and Williams share behind-the-scenes moments
Kidman posted an Instagram Story of herself carrying a black cat, a nod to the franchise’s magical themes.
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Bullock shared a photo of himself in costume alongside Joey King and Maisie Williams, giving fans a glimpse into the next generation of Owens family members. “Get ready,” she captioned the post, referencing the film’s release.
Games of Thrones star Williams also shared several behind-the-scenes images on Instagram, including one showing the cast looking at a rainbow over the set and another showing dessert spread out during filming, according to People.
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Warner Bros. released the film’s first trailer in April, followed by a second trailer in June that revealed more of the story and gave a closer look at the characters played by Williams and Pace.
Previously, during her June 2024 interview with PeopleKidman first revealed that the sequel was in the works, and she, along with Bullock, gave fans a sneak peek at the upcoming project, announcing, “The witches are back!”
Everything we know about ‘Practical Magic 2’
The film follows creepy sisters Sally (Bullock) and Gillian (Kidman) as their quiet New England town is shaken by the arrival of a mysterious figure, played by Lee Pace.
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Returning cast members Stockard Channing and Dianne Wiest reprise their roles as Frances and Bridget Owens. The sequel also adds Xolo Maridueña, Sally McLeod, Joey King and Maisie Williams to the cast.
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According to Termthe official logline follows the Owens sisters as they return “to a world steeped in moonlit mischief and powerful ancestral magic” while confronting a family curse that threatens their legacy.
Susanne Bier directs the sequel. The screenplay is by Akiva Goldsman and Georgia Pritchett, a writer Succession.
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