Headlines of sequels, prequels and remakes are fairly run-of-the-mill these days, but one project we can absolutely get on board with is the return of Practical Magic.
Starring the original Owens sisters, Nicole Kidman, and Sandra Bullock, part two of the witchy dramedy was confirmed back in 2024 by Warner Bros., which produced the original 1998 flick. And as of today, it seems the wait is almost over, as we have the first official trailer for the sequel!
While it’s unclear if Evan Rachel Wood and Camilla Belle, who starred as younger versions of the sisters in the original film, will return, Stockard Channing and Dianne Wiest have reprised their roles as the sisters’ aunts, per the trailer.
Also joining the cast are Maisie Williams, Joey King, Lee Pace and Xolo Maridueña.
Directed by Griffin Dunne—who just so happens to be the nephew of Joan Didion—Practical Magic was adapted from the 1995 novel of the same name by Alice Hoffman.
The story follows sisters Sally (Bullock) and Gillian (Kidman), who, after losing their parents, are raised by their aunties—played by Channing and Wiest—to fulfil their inherited supernatural capabilities. Like many others, the two are navigating a family curse passed down, which inhibits them from forming healthy romantic relationships. When one of those flings turns dangerous for Gillian, the women must tap into their craft to be liberated.
Though the film itself wasn’t a critical triumph, it’s grown into a cult classic over the years, most notably for its endless sartorial, beauty, and even interior inspiration. Between Gillian’s 90s blowout, Sally’s effortless style and the rustic-whimsy appeal of the house they reside in, it makes for moodboard catnip.
Back in 2019, it was reported that HBO Max was pursuing a Practical Magic spinoff series titled Rules of Magic, based on Hoffman’s prequel novel. Nothing ever came to fruition, but this news feels much more promising.
Watch the full trailer below.
This story first appeared on GRAZIA International.
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