is in the works nearly 26 years after the original movie premiered — with and reprising their starring roles. Warner Bros. announced in June via TikTok that a follow-up to the original film, based on the 1995 novel of the same name by , is officially in “development.
” In addition to Kidman and Bullock appearing in the film as sisters Gillian and Sally Owens, respectively, the costars are also set to produce alongside . Filmmaker ( , , , ), has reportedly been tapped to write the screenplay. Kidman confirmed on June 13 that she and Bullock will return for the sequel.
“Yes I will be in it,” Kidman told . “And Sandy will be in it. And that’s that.
There’s a lot more to tell which is why we go, ‘OK, this is kind of interesting now to be able to do this.” It’s unclear at this time if any other original cast members, which included , , , and more, will appear in the sequel. Most details for the movie are under wraps and when asked about the plot, Kidman teased to , “You have to ask Sandy.
” “We’ve been circling it for a while, but you know, it’s still in [the early stages],” she added. The 1998 original film, directed by , followed sisters Gillian and Sally, descendants of a long line of witches raised by their aunts after their parent’s death from a family curse. After Sally accidentally kills Gillian’s abusive boyfriend, the pair must use their practical magic to destroy his evil spirit before it kills them.
Although the film received mixed re.
