Warner Bros has released the first trailer for Practical Magic 2, nearly three decades after the original film. The sequel, directed by Susanne Bier, sees Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman reprise their roles as the Owens sisters, with the story picking up 25 years after the events of the 1999 film. The trailer hints at a new threat played by Lee Pace, while the family curse remains a central plot point.
Fans were quick to express disappointment on social media after the trailer revealed that actress Evan Rachel Wood would not be returning as a grown-up Kylie Owens, Sally's eldest daughter. Wood played the younger version of the character in the original film. One viewer wrote, 'No Evan Rachel Wood?', highlighting the backlash over the recasting decision.
Evan Rachel Wood confirmed last year that she would not be part of the sequel despite offering to appear for free. In a social media post, she stated: 'I offered my services, even if it was one scene or one line. I was told they are recasting. I am sorry to disappoint the fans. It was not in my control or my choice.'
The sequel also features Joey King and Maisie Williams as Sally's grown-up daughters, along with returning cast members Stockard Channing and Dianne Wiest as the aunts. The film is scheduled for a cinema release on September 11.
