The Owens witches are back.
Logline
The sequel to the beloved ‘Practical Magic’ is set to adapt Alice Hoffman’s follow-up novel, bringing more witchy adventures to the screen.
Breakdown
‘Practical Magic 2’ is gearing up to dive deeper into Alice Hoffman’s enchanting universe. The sequel will primarily draw from Hoffman’s 2021 book, ‘The Book of Magic,’ the fourth novel in the series that began with the 1995 original. This new movie promises to stay true to the magic that fans adore, ensuring faithful adaptations of beloved characters and their stories.
Plot Beats
- The sequel will adapt ‘The Book of Magic’ by Alice Hoffman.
- It will follow the timeline established in the original and prequel novels.
- The plot will honor the characters and events from Hoffman’s books and the first film.
Cast and Crew
- Cast:
- Sandra Bullock (Sally Owens)
- Nicole Kidman (Gillian Owens)
- Stockard Channing (Frances Owens) – Not confirmed
- Dianne Wiest (Bridget “Jet” Owens) – Not confirmed
- Goran Visnjic, Evan Rachel Wood, Aidan Quinn, Caprice Benedetti – Not confirmed
- Director:
- Not announced
- Screenwriter:
- Akiva Goldsman (original screenwriter returning)
Buzz and Highlights
Producer Denise Di Novi shared exciting details about the sequel. According to Di Novi, the film will remain faithful to Hoffman’s novels and the cherished 1998 film. “I think [fans are] going to be very pleased. We’re going to be very faithful. We’re cognizant of how important those characters and that movie are to so many people. We’re not going to reinvent the wheel,” she explains. “We’re going to draw from Alice Hoffman’s books, as the first movie did, and we’re going to be true to the chronology of how many years later it is.”
Bullock and Kidman are back as producers and stars, although the full returning cast is yet to be confirmed. Di Novi emphasized that the team will “be respectful to the characters, story, and locations” from both the films and Hoffman’s novels.
Production Notes
The release date for ‘Practical Magic 2’ is set for 2025. The script is in the early stages, with Akiva Goldsman returning to write. “It’s going to be in 2025, but I’m not exactly sure when,” Di Novi says. “We’re just beginning the script, and Akiva Goldsman, who worked on the original and 10 million things since then, is writing the script.”
Closing Credits
With the promise of staying true to the original storylines and characters, ‘Practical Magic 2’ is poised to enchant audiences once again. Stay tuned for more updates as the project develops.
