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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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Watch: Nicole Kidman celebrates the start of filming for 'Practical Magic 2'
July 19 (UPI) -- Nicole Kidman posted on Instagram video of her and co-star Sandra Bullock hugging on the set of their supernatural comedy, Practical Magic 2. "The witches are back. Owens sisters' first day on set! #PracticalMagic," Kidman captioned the clip. Helmed by Susanne Bier, the film is set for theatrical release on Sept. 18, 2026. It is a sequel to 1998's Practical Magic, which follows witch sisters, Sally and Gillian, as they try to figure out how to stop a curse that kills the men they love. The original blockbuster was directed by Griffin Dunne and was based on Alice Hoffman's book of the same name. The cast of the sequel will also include Stockard Channing, Dianne Wiest, Joey King, Lee Pace, Maisie Williams, Xolo Mariduena and Solly McLeod. Solve the daily Crossword
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Dianne Wiest, Stockard Channing Returning for ‘Practical Magic 2'
Dianne Wiest and Stockard Channing will reprise their roles as eccentric aunts with a deep knowledge of coven living in 'Practical Magic 2.' They join Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, the stars of the 1998 romantic fantasy that is getting a sequel from Warner Bros. Wiest is a two-time Oscar winner who was recognized for her supporting turns in Woody Allen's 'Hannah and Her Sisters' and 'Bullets Over Broadway.' Her film credits include 'Parenthood' (another Oscar nomination), as well as 'The Birdcage,' 'Edward Scissorhands,' 'The Lost Boys,' and 'Little Man Tate.' More recently, Wiest appeared in 'The Mule' and 'I Care a Lot.' More from Variety Nicole Kidman and Mark Strong on Achieving 'Closure' in That Twisty 'Nine Perfect Strangers' Finale Keith Urban Interview Abruptly Ends After Question About Nicole Kidman Doing Sex Scenes; Radio Co-Host Claims: 'We Upset Him' Nicole Kidman to Star in 'Girls and Their Horses' TV Series in Development at Amazon, Legendary (EXCLUSIVE) Channing is an Oscar nominee for her work in 'Six Degrees of Separation.' Her other films include 'Grease' and 'Up Close and Personal.' She also appeared on 'The West Wing' and won a Tony for 'A Day in the Death of Joe Egg.' In addition to Wiest and Channing, Lee Pace ('Bodies Bodies Bodies'), Maisie Williams ('Game of Thrones'), Xolo Maridueña ('Blue Beetle') and Solly McLeod ('The Dead Don't Hurt') have joined the ensemble. Joey King ('The Act') was previously reported as being part of the cast. Susanne Bier ('Bird Box') is directing from a screenplay co-written by Akiva Goldsman, who also co-wrote the original, and Georgia Pritchett ('Succession'). Griffin Dunne directed the first film, but isn't helming this follow-up. The first 'Practical Magic' was not a commercial success, earning $68.3 million worldwide against its $75 million budget. However, it developed a cult following on home entertainment. In an age of diminishing IP, that's enough to justify a sequel. Production is currently underway on 'Practical Magic 2,' which will be released in theaters on September 18, 2026. Deadline first reported the casting of Wiest, Channing and the other new ensemble members. Best of Variety Oscars 2026: George Clooney, Jennifer Lopez, Julia Roberts, Wagner Moura and More Among Early Contenders to Watch New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? Solve the daily Crossword
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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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Practical Magic 2 Begins Production: Know All About Sequel Starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman
Practical Magic is set to return to the big screens as the sequel to the 1998 film is in the works. According to the media reports, Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman are set to reprise their roles as the Owens sisters. In the new update, the cast and the crew have begun filming, as the Babygirl actress and the director of the second movie, Susanne Bier, shared a video from the sets on their social media. In the caption of the clip, Kidman, confirming her and Bullock' s return, wrote, 'The witches are back.' She added, 'Owens sisters' first day on set!' Everything we know about Practical Magic 2 As the fans highly anticipate the return of Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman together on the screen, they will also be joined by Oscar Winner Dianne Wiest and Oscar nominee Stockard Channing, who, too, will reprise their roles of Aunt Jet and Aunt Franny. For the cast, new faces will also join the veterans. As per the media reports, The Kissing Booth star Joey King has been roped in to play the role of Sally's daughter. Other new joinees include Lee Pace, Maisie Williams, Xolo Maridueña, and Solly McLeod. While the character details of the new cast have been kept under wraps, they are expected to stir the pot, making the new movie of the franchise spookier than the original one. Meanwhile, Bier has taken the director's chair for the sequel, while Akiva Goldsman and Georgia Pritchett have penned the script. The filmmaker has previously worked with both the Ocean's Eight actress and Kidman. She directed Netflix's Bird Box, wherein Bullock starred in the lead role. Moreover, Bier also directed Kidman's recent project, The Perfect Couple. The original film of the franchise was directed by Griffin Dune. Practical Magic 2 is scheduled to release on September 18, 2026.
