Practical Magic is getting a sequel, and several stars from the original film are already confirmed to return. Despite the best efforts of Evan Rachel Wood, however, she will not be among the group of returning stars.
On her Instagram Stories, Wood shared a post clearing the air about her status with Practical Magic 2. She said she tried to get involved, claiming she was willing to show up for a single line of dialogue if nothing else. In any case, this did not result in an offer for Wood to return for Practical Magic 2, as she added that she’d heard that her role was even being recast.
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“I am getting asked about this a lot, so l’ll just clear it up now; I was not asked to come back and be in the Practical Magic sequel,” Wood said in the post. “l offered my services, even if it was one scene or one line. I was told they are recasting. I am sorry to disappoint the fans. It was not in my control or my choice. I would have happily rejoined my sisters.”
I would have happily rejoined my sisters.
Lead stars Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman were the first names reported to be confirmed for Practical Magic 2. It has also been reported that Dianne Wiest and Stockard Channing were on board as well. That naturally had people asking if Wood, who played the eldest daughter of Bullock’s character, Sally, in the original, would also be returning. While that doesn’t seem to be the case, it remains unclear why Wood’s role is being recast.
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A recent report stated that Joey King had signed on to play Sally’s daughter. It’s still not clear if King is playing Wood’s role as Kylie. In the original film, Alexandra Artrip was also featured as Antonia, Kylie’s younger sister. King could be playing either one of these roles.
Other newcomers to the cast were recently reported. They include Maisie Williams (Game of Thrones), Lee Pace (Foundation), Xolo Maridueña (Blue Beetle), and Solly McLeod (The Dead Don’t Hurt). No character details about their roles have been revealed.
“Twenty-five years ago, Sally, Gillian, Aunt Jet and Aunt Franny flew off the pages of Alice Hoffman’s beloved novel and into theaters around the world, and we are thrilled to bring the Owens family back to the big screen with Joey, Lee, Maisie, Solly and Xolo joining the next chapter in our story,” a statement from the filmmakers noted. “The enduring affection for these characters has been our inspiration to deliver the next installment in the Owens’ story to new fans, and those who’ve been with us since the beginning.”
Practical Magic Finally Gets Its Sequel
The sequel is written by Akiva Goldsman, a co-writer on the original, alongside Georgia Pritchett (Succession). Susanne Bier (The Perfect Couple, Bird Box) is directing. Along with returning to reprise their roles, Bullock and Kidman will serve as producers alongside returning producer Denise Di Novi.
Practical Magic 2 will be released in movie theaters on Sept. 18, 2026.
Source: Evan Rachel Wood on Instagram
Release Date
October 16, 1998
Runtime
104 Minutes
Director
Griffin Dunne
Writers
Alice Hoffman, Robin Swicord, Akiva Goldsman, Adam Brooks
