A lip reader has shared the three adorable words she believes Maisie Williams said to Joey King while they both appeared on a red carpet in London. The pair appeared on the red carpet together ahead of the release of their new film, Practical Magic 2.
Heartfelt moment at the premiere
The film has a star-studded cast including Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, and follows the story of a multi generational family of witches, cursed to be loveless for centuries. Practical Magic 2 is set 25 years after the 1998 original and follows Sally's daughter Kylie [Joey King] as she discovers her family curse and powers.
But a moment that stood out from the European Premiere at Odeon Luxe in Leicester Square was Maisie Williams, known for her portrayal of Aria Stark in Game of Thrones, and Joey King having a heartfelt conversation before having their pictures taken on the red carpet.
What the lip reader said
Jackie Gonzalez, known on TikTok as @tismejackieg, is a popular deaf creator who shares videos breaking down what she believes celebrities are saying to each other. She shared a clip where she believed Maisie Williams was hyping Joey King up with an adorable three word compliment.
According to Jackie, Maisie said: "Okay, come here. You look amazing. You look SO beautiful. I'm not kidding. I wouldn't lie to you. You're beautiful!" Jackie believes Joey replied with: "Yes I am, thank you so much. How do I look?" Masie replied: "Perfect. Absolutely."
Fans react to the exchange
Fans of Joey and Maisie were in awe of their conversation, and shared their support for a pair in the comments section. One person said: "Women hyping women up is just so (heart emoji)" A second person added: "I always likes Maisie. Now I adore her! She knows how to be a true friend." A third added: "That's so sweet and supportive."
Why was the cast changed for Practical Magic 2?
Consequently, Joey King took over the role of Kylie, and Maisie Williams replaced Alexandra Artrip as her sister, Antonia. Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman have reprise their roles as the adult Owens sisters, alongside returning aunts played by Stockard Channing and Dianne Wiest.
Rachel Wood expressed public disappointment at not being invited back for even a minor cameo, though she praised Joey King for personally reaching out to her about taking over the role.
