Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman return in ‘Practical Magic 2’
The premiere of ‘Practical Magic 2’ took place in Los Angeles, United States, with Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman reprising their roles as witch sisters Sally and Gillian Owens. The film is scheduled to be released in theaters on September 10. The sequel develops the story of the younger generation of women in the Owens family.
Reassessment of the first film
The original ‘Practical Magic’ was released in 1998, received mixed reviews from critics, and had moderate box-office takings. Later, the romantic comedy became a cult film and found a new audience thanks to clips on social media, Asharq Al-Awsat reports.
Bullock said that the promotional campaign for the first film left her with difficult memories because of the negative reaction. According to her, the film was criticized for being “too” witchy, having too many female characters, and combining too many tones. The actress added that she realized the attitude toward the film had changed around six years ago.
Kidman said that people began calling ‘Practical Magic’ their favorite film in which she had appeared. Before working on the sequel, Bullock rewatched the original film with her children and their friends to hear the perspective of a new audience.
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New heroines of the Owens family
Both films are connected to the works of writer Alice Hoffman. The first film was inspired by the novel ‘Practical Magic,’ published in 1995, while her 2021 book ‘The Book of Magic,’ which expands the story of the Owens family, became a source of inspiration for the sequel.
In the new film, Joey King and Maisie Williams play Kylie and Antonia Owens, Sally’s daughters. King described their involvement in the project as passing the baton to the younger generation. Producer Denise Di Novi, who also worked on the first installment, said the creators would like to make a third film and continue Kylie and Antonia’s story.
Bullock and Kidman also served as producers of the sequel. They said they worked under budget constraints, including rebuilding the Owens house on a London film set as a full structure. Only a temporary exterior facade of the house was used for the first film.
