After 29 years, the Sanderson sisters are finally back and their return is eagerly awaited (though perhaps not by the people of Salem, Massachusetts, on whom they intend to cast their cowardly spells). fan of the original Hocus Pocus spent decades asking for a sequel starring Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy, and finally Hocus Pocus 2 will be presented this fall. There’s a lot of anticipation for the film’s wonderfully eerie magic on-screen, and executive producer Adam Shankman makes it seem like there was a lot of magic on the set in the sequel as well.
Shankman recently had the opportunity to wow audiences Hocus Pocus 2 through an interview with people, and it seems his primary way of doing this was to celebrate the reunion of the film’s three biggest stars / antagonists. The director has basically compared Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy getting back together as a kind of time travel, and it seems like it didn’t take any effort to recreate their wonderful character dynamics. Shankman said,
[It was] like a leap in time, as if time did not exist [passed]. They laughed, they laughed, they laughed. … It was easy. Kathy, Sarah and Bette have known each other since making the movie … so [there] it was just dizziness. I think there was a bit of a “Wow, are we really doing this again?”
Just look at the photo of Hocus Pocus 2 at the beginning of this article is somewhat surreal, as the bright costumes and makeup perfectly illustrate the idea that no time has passed for these characters. Hopefully someone was holding a backstage camera when the first three arrived on set in full swimsuits as Winifred, Sarah and Mary, and we hope we can enjoy filming before or after the sequel arrives. (Hopefully it’s as healthy as the trailer reaction video of Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy.)
Directed by Anne Fletcher Hocus Pocus 2 is a real-time sequel as the story picks up 29 years after the heroes of the original lit the legendary Black Flame candle and then defeated the Sanderson sisters (preventing them from magically stealing the youth of Salem’s children). Whitney Peak, Lilia Buckingham and Belissa Escobedo will star as a new trio of teenagers who accidentally resurrect terrifying witches and it’s up to them to stop their nefarious plot before it’s too late.
The first trailer of Hocus Pocus 2 came online last month and you can check it out below:
In addition to playing Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy, Doug Jones reprises the role of the undead Billy Butcherson and new cast members include Tony Hale and Sam Richardson. You can find out more about the new Hocus Pocus movies with our Quick Things guide.
Hocus Pocus 2 It will premiere online on September 30, but don’t wait until then to sign up for a Disney + membership. Not only can you watch the first movie to prepare for the next, but there are also many other great original and classic Disney movies on the streaming service.
To see all the new movies coming out in theaters and streaming by the end of December, head over to our 2022 movie release schedule.
Source: Cinemablend
Benjamin Smith is a fashion journalist and author at Gossipify, known for his coverage of the latest fashion trends and industry insights. He writes about clothing, shoes, accessories, and runway shows, providing in-depth analysis and unique perspectives. He’s respected for his ability to spot emerging designers and trends, and for providing practical fashion advice to readers.
