The sequel toSandra BullockandNicole Kidman’s 26%Rotten Tomatoesfan favorite comedy just got some major reinforcements to its ensemble. Deadline reports thatLee Pace(Foundation),Xolo Maridueña(Blue Beetle),Maisie Williams(Game of Thrones), andSolly McLeod(The Dead Don’t Hurt) have all joined the cast ofPractical Magic 2, which is eyeing a June 01, 2025, release date. The report also dropped the bomb thatDianne WiestandStockard Channingare also due to reprise their roles as Aunt Jet and Aunt Frances, respectively. It was reported earlier this year thatJoey King(A Family Affair) had alsojoined the cast ofPractical Magic 2. Production on the sequel has officially begun, which should give the crew plenty of time to ensure it hits its fall release date.
Although not particularly well-received by critics upon release — the 26% Rotten Tomatoes score is evidence of that —Practical Magichas become a cult classicover the years. The film also woefully underperformed at the box office, earning only $46 million against a $75 million budget, falling around $100 million short of its break-even point. However, asPractical Magic’s popularity has continued to rise over the years,a sequel has become a no-brainer. The film is not currently streaming anywhere, but it has had several runs of profound streaming success just in the last year on platforms such asNetflixandHBO Max.Practical Magicfollows two witch sisters who were raised by their eccentric aunts — the returning Wiest and Channing. The two young witches face prejudice and a curse that prevents them from finding love.
What Have Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman Been in Lately?
Sandra Bullock has been absent from the big screen for several years since starring oppositeChanning TatuminThe Lost Cityand also having a mostly off-screen role inBullet Train, the 2022 action comedy starringBrad Pitt. She also set the world on fire with her performance inBird Box, the 2018 Netflix horror film. The last few years have been anything but quiet for Nicole Kidman, who can recently be seen inHolland,Nine Perfect Strangers,Lioness,Spellbound,Babygirl, andA Family Affair, all released in the last year. Kidman even reprised her role as Atlanna inAquaman and the Lost Kingdomin 2023.
Practical Magic 2is now in production and will be released on July 06, 2025. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates and coverage of the sequel.
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Source:Deadline
