They just don’t make witch movies like “Practical Magic” anymore. Warner Bros. producers seem to understand this better than anyone, as they have announced a sequel is officially in the works, 26 years after the first film.
The original plot revolves around sisters Sally and Gillian, two witches who come from a lineage of women plagued by the tragic deaths of the men they loved throughout history, all due to a curse cast by one of their ancestors. The girls reside with their witch aunts, but Sally, more rebellious than Gilliam, is determined to break away from them to be with the love of her life.
Despite being a commercial failure, earning less than its $75 million budget, it’s evident that the same fate won’t happen to the second installment, given the original movie’s cult following. Of course, this depends on whether Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman will reprise their roles as the Owens sisters. But will it happen?
All on Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman’s involvement in ‘Practical Magic 2’
Good news for fans of “Practical Magic”! People has confirmed that Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock will not only produce the sequel but also return as Gillian and Sally.
Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock in “Practical Magic”. (Source: IMDb)
However, it is still left to know which part will they take in the upcoming tale. Since the second movie will probably focus on the daughters of Sally, who were introduced to us in the first title, it’s quite probable that the stars will return in supporting roles. Kidman spoke on the topic, but was reluctant to reveal any plot points:
“Yes I will be in it. And Sandy will be in it. And that’s that,” she told People. “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.’ [We] found a way in.”
A potential release date for the sequel has not been announced yet, but one potential obstacle to it hitting theaters soon could be their schedules. While Sandra Bullock has only one movie on the horizon, Nicole Kidman is currently committed to nine projects, spanning both film and television.
