Two decades after their initial enchantment the Owens sisters plan to cast their magic on stage audiences yet again. In 1998 viewers became enchanted by Practical Magic due to its supernatural drama and now the sequel is once more bringing its magical spell to the big screen.
Project Development
Warner Bros. enters a nostalgic phase by developing Practical Magic 2. Director Susanne Bier has moved to final stages of negotiations with Warner Bros. for leading the adaptation of Practical Magic 2. Through this strategic decision Warner Bros. demonstrates its intention to preserve all of Practical Magic's original magical realism.
Key Players
- Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman are set to reprise their iconic roles as Sally and Gillian Owens
- Akiva Goldsman, who co-wrote the original film, is crafting the screenplay
- Producers include Bullock, Kidman, and Denise Di Novi
Director's Credentials
Susanne Bier brings impressive credentials to the project:
- Collaborated previously with Bullock on Bird Box
- Directed Kidman in HBO's The Undoing
- Known for nuanced storytelling across multiple genres
Personal Impressions:
The reunion of Bullock and Kidman suggests more than just a cash grab. Their chemistry in the original film was magnetic, blending sisterly love with supernatural intrigue. Bier's involvement hints at a potential deeper exploration of family dynamics and magical inheritance, potentially transforming this from a mere sequel into a meaningful character study.
How might the magical world of the Owens sisters have evolved in the 26 years since we last saw them? What new supernatural challenges await Sally and Gillian?
