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USA Today
a day ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Evan Rachel Wood says she's being recast for 'Practical Magic 2'
"Practical Magic" stars Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman are ready to cast another spell on audiences with a highly anticipated sequel. But one name from the original movie says she wasn't invited back. Evan Rachel Wood, who played Kylie, the daughter of Sally Owens in the 1998 film, revealed in a since-expired Instagram Stories statement that her character is being recast for the upcoming film, even though she wanted to come back. USA TODAY has reached out to representatives for Wood and Warner Bros. Pictures for comment. "I was not asked to come back and be in the #PracticalMagic sequel," Wood told her followers, according to People and The Hollywood Reporter. "I offered my services, even if it was one scene or one line. I was told they are recasting." The "Westworld" actress, 37, added, "I am sorry to disappoint the fans. It was not in my control or my choice. I would have happily rejoined my sisters." A sequel to "Practical Magic" was officially confirmed in June 2024, and production on the film is now underway. Bullock, 60, and Kidman, 58, who played sisters Sally Owens and Gillian Owens in the original movie, are both returning. Dianne Wiest and Stockard Channing will also reprise their roles of Aunt Jet and Aunt Franny, respectively. Susanne Bier ("Bird Box") is directing a script by Akiva Goldsman and Georgia Pritchett. "Practical Magic" was one of the first movies that Wood appeared in as a child actor, and she has previously expressed interest in reprising her role. It is not immediately clear who will play Wood's character in "Practical Magic 2." New cast members for the sequel include Joey King, Lee Pace, Maisie Williams, Xolo Maridueña and Solly McLeod. The movie, which Bullock and Kidman are also producing, is set for release on Sept. 18, 2026.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Evan Rachel Wood won't appear in Practical Magic 2 - Here's why
Evan Rachel Wood says she won't be returning for the sequel to Practical Magic, and it wasn't her decision, as per The Hollywood Reporter. Following news that Dianne Wiest and Stockard Channing are back as the Owens aunts, some fans wondered if Wood might reprise her role as well. But the actress addressed the speculation directly on Friday. In the original 1998 film, Evan Rachel Wood played Kylie Owens, a daughter of Sandra Bullock's character In a post shared to her Instagram Stories, she wrote, 'I am getting asked about this a lot, so l'll just clear it up now; I was not asked to come back and be in the Practical Magic sequel." "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. I would have happily rejoined my sisters," she added. Also read: Speed stars Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock to work together after 20 years in a romantic thriller Wood played Sandra Bullock's daughter in the 1998 film In the original 1998 film, Wood played Kylie Owens, the older daughter of Sandra Bullock's character, Sally. Sally and her sister Gillian, played by Nicole Kidman, were raised by their aunts, Jet (Wiest) and Franny (Channing), after the death of their parents. The aunts also introduced them to witchcraft. It's already been confirmed that both Bullock and Kidman will appear in the sequel. Wiest and Channing are also returning. What was the original film about? Practical Magic was released in 1998. The plot of the film revolves around two sisters, Sally and Gillian. After their parents pass away, they are raised by their aunts, who happen to be witches. The two girls learn magic as they grow up. However, it is not all fun. Years later, Gillian's ex-boyfriend dies in a bad situation and comes back as a spirit. The sisters have to deal with the ghost before things get worse. The film was based on a book by Alice Hoffman. Practical Magic 2: New faces and a confirmed release date According to The Hollywood Reporter, a few original cast members are coming back, but Practical Magic 2 is also adding some new faces. Joey King, Lee Pace, Maisie Williams, Xolo Maridueña and Solly McLeod have joined the cast. Susanne Bier is directing the sequel. She previously worked on Bird Box and The Night Manager. The script was written by Akiva Goldsman, who co-wrote the original, along with Georgia Pritchett, known for her work on Succession. FAQs Why isn't Evan Rachel Wood in Practical Magic 2? She said on Instagram that she wasn't asked to return and was told the role is being recast. Who did Evan Rachel Wood play in the original Practical Magic? She played Kylie Owens, the eldest daughter of Sandra Bullock's character, Sally. Which original cast members are returning for Practical Magic 2? Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman, Dianne Wiest, and Stockard Channing are confirmed to return. What made Evan Rachel Wood famous? She gained recognition for her role in Thirteen (2003) and later starred in Westworld, earning Emmy and Golden Globe nominations.
News.com.au
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Dark secret behind this ‘harmless' smile
The Planking Challenge: Involved participants lying face down, with arms to their sides in bizarre and risky locations for comedic effect. A 20-year-old Aussie died falling from a seventh-floor balcony in 2011, and there were reports of numerous fatal accidents due to people attempting to plank on moving cars. Picture: Instagram The Kylie Jenner Lip Challenge: Using a shot glass, plastic bottle, or similar object to create a suction effect on the lips in an attempt to achieve fuller, plumper lip, to imitate Jenner's full pout. The suction methods led to injuries including severe swelling, bruising, blisters and even nerve damage. Picture: Instagram The Tide Pod Challenge gained widespread attention in 2018 when teens started biting into or attempting to eat a colourful, detergent-filled laundry pod despite clearly being labelled as toxic. There were over 10,500 reports of hospitalisation from poisoning. Picture: YouTube The Bird Box Challenge: inspired by the success of the Netflix film starring Sandra Bullock, players attempted everyday tasks while blindfolded, whether it was walking around, or performing household chores - and the most reckless act that led to various serious injuries such as a skull fracture, driving a car. Picture: YouTube Bottle Cap Challenge: this is probably a trend you still see on your feed every now and again, but it gained immense popularity in 2019, when TikTokers all over the world performed martial arts-style kicks to remove the cap from a bottle, making sure the bottle doesn't tip over. While it may seem harmless, it resulted in broken bones, neck and spine injuries and head trauma. Picture: TikTok The Pee Your Pants Challenge: participants intentionally urinate in their clothes while recording themselves, usually in a public or semipublic setting. Experts warned it would result in UTIs, rashes and dehydration. Picture: TikTok
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Pacific Rim' Live-Action Series From Eric Heisserer & Legendary Set At Amazon
A live-action Pacific Rim television series from Eric Heisserer (Shadow and Bone, Bird Box) based on Legendary's epic giant robot film franchise is in development at Amazon, Deadline has learned. Legendary will produce the series as the lead studio for Prime Video, with Amazon MGM Studios. As we previously reported, the project had been in development at Legendary. It is the inaugural project out of Legendary's first-look television deal with Oscar-nominated Heisserer and his Chronology banner. Heisserer will serve as writer and executive producer on the series. More from Deadline Amazon, UA, Scott Stuber In Final Negotiations To Land 'Highlander' Rights; Henry Cavill To Star With Chad Stahelski Directing John Cho, Giancarlo Esposito, Abubakr Ali, Tramell Tillman & Four Others Join 'Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother' From Amazon MGM's Orion Erinn Hayes Joins Scott Foley In Amazon's 'It's Not Like That'; Brad Silberling To Direct Pilot In the Pacific Rim universe, humanity fights monsters by creating monsters of their own. Faced with oblivion, humanity-built Jaegers—massive, mechanized warriors piloted by our bravest and brightest from around the world—to defend against an invasion of colossal trans-dimensional creatures known as the Kaiju. Launching in 2013 with the Guillermo del Toro-directed feature film of the same name, Pacific Rim has expanded into other media, including TV with the Netflix animated series Pacific Rim: Black. Heisserer most recently served as the showrunner, executive producer, and writer of the Netflix fantasy series Shadow and Bone, based on Leigh Bardugo's bestselling Grishaverse novels. Previously, he wrote the Denis Villeneuve-directed sci-fi thriller Arrival, starring Amy Adams and Jeremy Renner, which earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay as well as WGA and Critics Choice Awards for the same category. He also penned the Netflix hit thriller Bird Box, starring Sandra Bullock. Legendary Television and Amazon MGM Studios recently announced the development of Murdle, a scripted series adaptation of G. T. Karber's multi-volume collection of murder mystery puzzles. Amazon MGM Studios is co-developing and co-producing the series with Legendary and Pacesetter for Prime Video. Variety was first to report the news. Best of Deadline 'Ransom Canyon' Soundtrack: All The Songs You'll Hear In The New Netflix Western Romance Series Everything We Know About 'Emily In Paris' Season 5 So Far Everything We Know About Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners': From The Themes To How It Was Shot
