In a surprising turn of events, Warner Bros. Pictures has announced the upcoming sequel to the beloved 1998 film, 'Practical Magic.' Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman are reportedly in talks to reprise their roles as sisters Sally and Gillian Owens respectively. Akiva Goldsman, who co-wrote the original screenplay with Robin Swicord and Adam Brooks, will return to write the sequel.
The original film follows two sisters raised by eccentric aunts who embrace their magical heritage but are cursed: any man who falls in love with an Owens woman is doomed to an untimely death. Sally attempts to lead a normal life, while Gillian lives a wild life embracing her magical abilities. The sisters' lives intertwine when they accidentally kill Jimmy Angelov, leading to supernatural events as they attempt to hide his death and break the family curse.
The announcement was made on TikTok with a series of cryptic posts, including clips from the original film and memes hinting at the sequel. The studio has not yet revealed any details about the plot or production timeline for 'Practical Magic 2.'
Bullock and Kidman have been keeping busy with various projects. Bullock recently starred in Netflix's 'The Unforgivable,' while Kidman can be seen in Netflix's 'Expats.' Goldsman is currently producing Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and The Crowded Room.
Fans of the original film are eagerly anticipating the sequel, with many taking to social media to express their excitement. However, some have raised concerns about the potential for a biased or incomplete portrayal of facts given Bullock and Kidman's previous work and Warner Bros.' history of collaborating with mainstream media.
Stay tuned for more updates on 'Practical Magic 2' as they become available.
