Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman surprised the crowd at a Cinespia screening of 1998’s Practical Magic at Hollywood Forever Cemetery Saturday night, introducing Joey King and Maisie Williams, the new co-stars of the upcoming sequel, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Details:
- The Quote: Bullock told the crowd Practical Magic is “the perfect movie to show at a cemetery,” while Kidman thanked fans for their support ahead of the sequel’s release.
- The New Story: Set 25 years after the original, the sequel follows two daughters of Bullock’s character, played by King and Williams, who inherit witchy powers of their own.
- The Returning Cast: Dianne Wiest and Stockard Channing reprise their aunt roles, joined by newcomers Lee Pace, Xolo Maridueña and Solly McLeod.
- Behind the Camera: Susanne Bier directs, with Bullock and Kidman producing alongside Denise Di Novi, who also produced the 1998 original.
What to Watch:
The original Practical Magic returns to theaters for one night on Aug. 11, ahead of the sequel’s Sept. 11 release.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter
