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Canada News.Net
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Canada News.Net
"We would like to do it": Sarah Jessica Parker on 'Hocus Pocus 3'
Washington DC [US], July 15 (ANI): Actor Sarah Jessica Parker shared updates about the sequel of the 2022 fantasy comedy film, 'Hocus Pocus 2', directed by Anne Fletcher, reported People. 'Hocus Pocus 2' is a sequel to 'Hocus Pocus', a 1993 fantasy comedy film directed by Kenny Ortega from a screenplay by Mick Garris and Neil Cuthbert, and a story by David Kirschner and Garris. Disney announced 'Hocus Pocus 3' was in development two years ago. 'No more developments, other than we would like to do it,' said Parker, as per the outlet. 'We would like to do it, and we've been having some conversations,' added the actress, who played Sarah Sanderson opposite onscreen sisters Winifred 'Winnie' Sanderson (Bette Midler) and Mary Sanderson (Kathy Najimy) in 'Hocus Pocus' and 'Hocus Pocus 2', reported People. In an interview in 2023, the president of Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Production, Sean Bailey, shared that the third Hocus Pocus film was in development. Jen D'Angelo, the 'Hocus Pocus 2' screenwriter, said in October 2023,' that we are able to explore every aspect of these stories and take these characters on a bunch of fun adventures,' reported People. D'Angelo added, '3 is still very much in the early stages; we don't really know what it is.' 'I want to do right by the fans, and I definitely want to keep in mind what they want to see,' she continued, 'but at the same time, I feel like movies can go slightly awry when they're only catering to the fans and trying to check off a list, like, 'We got this and this, so the fans should be happy', ' according to People. Midler shared in July 2024 that she is aware of a script that 'should be forthcoming,' however, she also added that, 'I haven't been paying much attention,' reported People. (ANI)
Express Tribune
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Sarah Jessica Parker confirms talks are ongoing for 'Hocus Pocus 3'
Fans of the Hocus Pocus franchise may have reason to stay hopeful. Sarah Jessica Parker has offered a fresh update on the long-rumored third installment, confirming that discussions are underway. Appearing on Watch What Happens Live!, the 60-year-old actress said, 'We've been having some conversations,' though she added there have been 'no more developments other than we would like to do it.' Parker's comments mark the first significant update in over a year regarding Hocus Pocus 3, which would serve as a follow-up to the 2022 sequel that reunited Parker with co-stars Bette Midler and Kathy Najimy as the wickedly comedic Sanderson sisters. The original 1993 film has since become a Halloween cult classic, making each sequel a nostalgic celebration for fans. Midler has also previously urged Disney to move quickly with the third movie. Appearing last year on Busy Philipps' QVC+ show Busy This Week, she quipped, 'If they're gonna, they oughta, because time is not just marching, time is barrel-assing to the finish line. Get us while we're still breathing!' While no script has been publicly confirmed, the stars' consistent enthusiasm suggests that creative forces may be aligning behind the scenes. The 2022 sequel was a streaming hit, debuting on Disney+ to record-breaking numbers, which likely adds momentum for a third chapter. Despite the growing interest, Disney has yet to officially greenlight the project. Still, Parker's latest remarks signal that the magic isn't over yet. With all three original stars still expressing a willingness to return, the potential for another witchy adventure remains very much alive.
Geek Tyrant
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Sarah Jessica Parker Says There've Been Discussions About HOCUS POCUS 3 Since Co-Stars Told Disney to Hurry and Finish the Script — GeekTyrant
Sarah Jessica Parker appeared on Watch What Happens Live! this week, and was asked by host Andy Cohen for an update on the status of Hocus Pocus 3 , which Disney first announced was in development two years ago. Since then, it has been crickets from the studio about another sequel in the beloved Halloween fantasy series. Aside from the studio remaining tight-lipped, Parker remains committed to returning. The actress said of the sequel, 'No more developments other than we would like to do it. We've been having some conversations.' Parker co-starred in the 1993 fan-favorite, Hocus Pocus , alongside Bette Midler and Kathy Najimy as the Sanderson sisters, a trio of witches who get resurrected on Halloween night and try to scheme their way to permanently staying in the land of the living. All three actors returned for 2022's Hocus Pocus 2 . Najimy called on Disney one year ago to hurry up and get the Hocus Pocus 3 script finished because the three women aren't getting any younger. She quipped: 'I haven't seen the script, but I've heard rumblings. I think if they're gonna, they oughta, because time is not just marching, time is barrel-assing to the finish line. Get us while we're still breathing, I mean, God!' Hocus Pocus 2 screenwriter Jen D'Angelo confirmed to Entertainment Weekly in 2023 after the end the end of the WGA strike that Hocus Pocus 3 was still in development. 'We're still in the story phase, we're still working on it,' D'Angelo said at the time. 'We've been working on some ideas. It's been fun to dive back into that world and we have so many directions in which to go and so many new characters to explore. We've only scratched the surface of Hannah Waddingham's mother witch. I'm hoping that we are able to explore every aspect of these stories and take these characters on a bunch of fun adventures,' D'Angelo continued. 'We don't really know what it is, but we're exploring all options and I think everybody is so delighted by the reaction that 'Hocus Pocus 2' got, and we're excited to continue those stories.' The second film wasn't as great as the first, but it was still a lot of fun to revisit these characters and build on the lore of the original. I look forward to seeing what they cook up next. via: Variety
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
"We would like to do it": Sarah Jessica Parker on 'Hocus Pocus 3'
Actor Sarah Jessica Parker shared updates about the sequel of the 2022 fantasy comedy film, 'Hocus Pocus 2', directed by Anne Fletcher , reported People. A sequel to the beloved 1993 classic 'Hocus Pocus 2' is a sequel to 'Hocus Pocus', a 1993 fantasy comedy film directed by Kenny Ortega from a screenplay by Mick Garris and Neil Cuthbert, and a story by David Kirschner and Garris. Disney announced 'Hocus Pocus 3' was in development two years ago. "No more developments, other than we would like to do it," said Parker, as per the outlet. 'We would like to do it,' says Parker "We would like to do it, and we've been having some conversations," added the actress, who played Sarah Sanderson opposite onscreen sisters Winifred 'Winnie' Sanderson ( Bette Midler ) and Mary Sanderson (Kathy Najimy) in 'Hocus Pocus' and 'Hocus Pocus 2', reported People. In an interview in 2023, the president of Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Production, Sean Bailey, shared that the third Hocus Pocus film was in development. Jen D'Angelo, the 'Hocus Pocus 2' screenwriter, said in October 2023," that we are able to explore every aspect of these stories and take these characters on a bunch of fun adventures," reported People. D'Angelo added, "3 is still very much in the early stages; we don't really know what it is." "I want to do right by the fans, and I definitely want to keep in mind what they want to see," she continued, "but at the same time, I feel like movies can go slightly awry when they're only catering to the fans and trying to check off a list, like, 'We got this and this, so the fans should be happy', " according to People. Midler shared in July 2024 that she is aware of a script that "should be forthcoming," however, she also added that, "I haven't been paying much attention," reported People.
Perth Now
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Sarah Jessica Parker issues Hocus Pocus 3 update
Sarah Jessica Parker has been "having some conversations" about Hocus Pocus 3. The movie still appears to be in the works, despite a lack of updates in the past year, but the 60-year-old star admitted she and the cast would "like to do it". Speaking on Watch What Happens Live!, she said: "No more developments other than we would like to do it. "We've been having some conversations." In the 1993 original, Jessica Parker, Bette Midler and Kathy Najimy appeared as the Sanderson sisters, a trio of witches who were resurrected on a Halloween night. A year ago, Midler - who reprised her role as witch Winifred 'Winnie' Sanderson in the successful fantasy comedy sequel in 2022 - urged Disney to hurry up with Hocus Pocus 3 while the cast are "still breathing". Speaking on Busy Philipps' QVC+ talk show Busy This Week, she said last July: "I haven't seen the script, but, I've heard rumblings. "I think if they're gonna, they oughta, because time is not just marching, time is barrel-assing to the finish line. "Get us while we're still breathing, I mean, God!" Midler also admitted on the show that she initially thought the 1993 original movie was a "dud", until it later became a "cult classic". In June 2024, the star revealed talks had taken place regarding a third film in the franchise. She told SiriusXM's The Jess Cagle Show: "Now, they're kind of talking about a third, very gingerly and very gently. "They are. They're talking about a third. The second one was a huge success." Midler also insisted her Hocus Pocus alter-ego is "probably the least like me of any character" that she has played during an acting career that has spanned more than half a century. The Stepford Wives star said: "She is the closest thing I will ever get to Shakespeare. She's from the era, from the time of Shakespeare. "She really does put it on, and yet she has all the great things you love in a great villain. She's vicious, she's hilarious, she's ridiculous-looking, and she doesn't know any of that. It goes completely over her head."
