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Nicole Kidman Reveals First Day on ‘Practical Magic 2' Set With Sandra Bullock: ‘The Witches Are Back'
The Owens sisters are back. Nicole Kidman posted a video on her Instagram Friday of herself and Sandra Bullock filming on their first day on the set of 'Practical Magic 2.' More from Variety Dianne Wiest, Stockard Channing Returning for 'Practical Magic 2' Joey King to Star in 'Practical Magic 2' With Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman Nicole Kidman Says She and Sandra Bullock Were 'Definitely' Thinking About a 'Practical Magic' Sequel While Making First Movie Almost 30 Years Ago: 'We're So Excited' In the video, Kidman is seen embracing Bullock as they stand in front of a headstone at a cemetery. 'The witches are back,' the caption reads. 'Owens sisters' first day on set!' Bullock and Kidman are reprising their roles as sisters Sally and Gillian Owens, who descend from a long line of witches. In the 1998 original, based on the novel by Alice Hoffman, the two witches find themselves fighting off a curse that kills the men they fall in love with. Plot details for the second film have not been disclosed, though the story is reportedly based on a later installment in Hoffman's 'Practical Magic' book series. Dianne Wiest and Stockard Channing will reprise their roles as Aunt Jet and Aunt Frances 'Fran' Owens, respectively. Additional cast members include Lee Pace ('Bodies Bodies Bodies'), Joey King ('The Act'), Maisie Williams ('Game of Thrones'), Xolo Maridueña ('Blue Beetle') and Solly McLeod ('The Dead Don't Hurt'). Susanne Bier ('Bird Box') is directing from a screenplay co-written by Akiva Goldsman, who also co-wrote the original, and Georgia Pritchett ('Succession'). Earlier this year, Kidman told Variety's Marc Malkin that she and Bullock were already thinking about a follow-up when they shot the first film. 'When we were making it, we definitely did,' Kidman said. 'We're so excited. Yes, yes, beyond excited. You heard our spell. We put out our spell already.' 'Practical Magic 2' is set to debut on Sept. 18, 2026. Watch the video below: Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? Final Emmy Predictions: Talk Series and Scripted Variety - New Blood Looks to Tackle Late Night Staples
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Nicole Kidman Reveals First Day on ‘Practical Magic 2' Set With Sandra Bullock: ‘The Witches Are Back'
The Owens sisters are back. Nicole Kidman posted a video on her Instagram Friday of herself and Sandra Bullock filming on their first day on the set of 'Practical Magic 2.' More from Variety Dianne Wiest, Stockard Channing Returning for 'Practical Magic 2' Joey King to Star in 'Practical Magic 2' With Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman Nicole Kidman Says She and Sandra Bullock Were 'Definitely' Thinking About a 'Practical Magic' Sequel While Making First Movie Almost 30 Years Ago: 'We're So Excited' In the video, Kidman is seen embracing Bullock as they stand in front of a headstone at a cemetery. 'The witches are back,' the caption reads. 'Owens sisters' first day on set!' Bullock and Kidman are reprising their roles as sisters Sally and Gillian Owens, who descend from a long line of witches. In the 1998 original, based on the novel by Alice Hoffman, the two witches find themselves fighting off a curse that kills the men they fall in love with. Plot details for the second film have not been disclosed, though the story is reportedly based on a later installment in Hoffman's 'Practical Magic' book series. Dianne Wiest and Stockard Channing will reprise their roles as Aunt Jet and Aunt Frances 'Fran' Owens, respectively. Additional cast members include Lee Pace ('Bodies Bodies Bodies'), Joey King ('The Act'), Maisie Williams ('Game of Thrones'), Xolo Maridueña ('Blue Beetle') and Solly McLeod ('The Dead Don't Hurt'). Susanne Bier ('Bird Box') is directing from a screenplay co-written by Akiva Goldsman, who also co-wrote the original, and Georgia Pritchett ('Succession'). Earlier this year, Kidman told Variety's Marc Malkin that she and Bullock were already thinking about a follow-up when they shot the first film. 'When we were making it, we definitely did,' Kidman said. 'We're so excited. Yes, yes, beyond excited. You heard our spell. We put out our spell already.' 'Practical Magic 2' is set to debut on Sept. 18, 2026. Watch the video below: Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? Final Emmy Predictions: Talk Series and Scripted Variety - New Blood Looks to Tackle Late Night Staples Solve the daily Crossword
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Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock Reunite for 'Practical Magic' Sequel & Fans Are Spellbound
Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock Reunite for 'Practical Magic' Sequel & Fans Are Spellbound originally appeared on Parade. Hold onto your seats — the Owens sisters are back and we cannot get enough! We've known that a sequel to the 1998 cult classic Practical Magic has been in the works for months, but now we have the first glimpse of Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock on set. Kidman shared a short video on her Instagram on Friday, July 18, and it looks like her chemistry with Bullock is just as amazing as ever. She uploaded the clip and captioned it, "The witches are back ... Owens sisters' first day on set!" She also added the hashtag #PracticalMagic. Kidman and Bullock are reprising their roles as Sally and Gillian Owens, two witch sisters who navigate family, love, and a peculiar curse that haunts their bloodline. It was also recently revealed that Stockard Channing and Dianne Wiest will reprise their roles from the original film as the ladies' beloved witchy aunties. Fans wasted no time racing to the comments to express their joy over Kidman and Bullock's first day on set. One person wrote, "AAAAAAAA. I SCREAMED! What a fantasy. I can't wait to see this," while another added, "OMG! They're back! I can't wait to watch this." There was no shortage of heart emojis in the comments, and more remarks like, "Over the moon on this!" Someone added, "This is making me feel so many things I can't even," and honestly we agree. It's one thing to know a thing is in production, but it's even better when we get behind-the-scenes previews! Hopefully things continue to go well on set, because we need these ladies to grace our screens for the sequel. "Practical Magic 2" is set to debut on September 18, 2026. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock Reunite for 'Practical Magic' Sequel & Fans Are Spellbound first appeared on Parade on Jul 18, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 18, 2025, where it first appeared. Solve the daily Crossword