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Practical Magic is set to return for a sequel expected in 2026, but one of its major stars has revealed that she won’t be a part of it.
While the sequel to the 1998 romantic fantasy film has locked in its two lead actresses, Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock, Evan Rachel Wood is clarifying why fans shouldn’t expect to see her in the sequel.
The 37-year-old Westworld star — who in recent years accused her ex-boyfriend Marilyn Manson of sexually abusing her — announced in an Instagram Stories post on Saturday that it wasn’t her choice not to reprise her role as Kylie Owens, the oldest daughter of Sally Owens (Bullock).
‘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 #PracticalMagic sequel,’ Wood shared in a text post. ‘l offered my services, even if it was one scene or one line.’
‘I was told they are re-casting. I am sorry to disappoint the fans,’ she continued. ‘It was not in my control or my choice. I would have happily rejoined my sisters.’
In the film, Wood’s character Kylie and her younger sister Antonia (Alexandra Artrip) go to live with their aunts (played by Stockard Channing and Dianne Wiest) after their father dies.
Practical Magic is set to return for a sequel expected in 2026 , but one of its major stars has revealed that she won’t be a part of it; Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman pictured in the 1998 original
While the sequel to the 1998 romantic fantasy film has locked in its two lead actresses, Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock, Evan Rachel Wood (R) is clarifying why fans shouldn’t expect to see her in the sequel; pictured with Alexandra Artrip (L) and Stockard Channing (center)
The Westworld star announced in an Instagram Stories post on Saturday that it wasn’t her choice not to reprise her role as Kylie Owens, the oldest daughter of Sally Owens (Bullock); seen in 2022 in NYC
He’s believed to be the victim of a curse set on the family of witches that targets any man that the women in the family fall in love with.
But things become complicated for Kylie’s mother after she falls in love with a new man (played by Aidan Quinn), while Kidman’s character has to battle an abusive boyfriend who tries to retain control of her from beyond the grave.
So far, the two lead actress have confirmed that they’ll return for a sequel, and Channing and Wiest have also been nailed down.
It was previously reported that Joey King will be joining the series as one of Sally’s daughters.
Details about the casting has been kept under wraps, and it’s unclear if King will be playing Wood or Artrip’s character.
On Friday, Deadline reported that Maisie Williams would also be joining the sequel in an unnamed role.
Other new stars include Lee Pace, Blue Beetle’s Xolo Maridueña and Solly McLeod.
The filmmaking team behind the upcoming sequel, which includes director Susanne Bier, said in a statement: ‘Twenty-five years ago, Sally, Gillian, Aunt Jet and Aunt Franny flew off the pages of Alice Hoffman’s beloved novel and into theaters around the world, and we are thrilled to bring the Owens family back to the big screen with Joey, Lee, Maisie, Solly and Xolo joining the next chapter in our story.
She said that she was not asked to return despite offering her services. Wood said she was told the role had been recast
Wood accused her ex Marilyn Manson of sexually abusing her during their relationship in recent years. After she came forward he filed a defamation lawsuit against her, but he dropped the suit in November of last year and agreed to pay all of her legal fees; seen together in 2007 in Toronto
Joey King was previously announced to star as one of the daughters of Sandra Bullock’s character, though it hasn’t been clarified if she’s taking over for Wood or Alexandra Artrip; seen Saturday in London
On Friday, Deadline reported that Maisie Williams would also be joining the sequel in an unnamed role; pictured February 16 in London
Stockard Channing (L) and Dianne Wiest (R) are also reprising their roles, while the new stars will include Lee Pace, Blue Beetle’s Xolo Maridueña and Solly McLeod; still from Practical Magic
‘The enduring affection for these characters has been our inspiration to deliver the next installment in the Owens’ story to new fans, and those who’ve been with us since the beginning,’ they added.
The first Practical Magic was directed by the actor Griffin Dunne.
Surprisingly, the original film was a box office disappointment that received largely negative reviews, though Dunne has said the studio interfered with his vision for it and has suggested that a director’s cut could be released if the studio supported it.
However, the film has seen a rise in popularity over the years, and it later became a popular title on streaming.
In addition to acting, Wood has been a dedicated activist in recent years for sexual assault survivors.
In 2018, she described having been sexually abused by an ex-boyfriend in testimony before the US House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security and Investigations, and she alleged the following year before the California State Senate that she had been describing her ex Marilyn Manson, whom she dated from 2007 to 2010.
After she appeared in a 2022 HBO documentary about the allegations, Manson filed a defamation lawsuit against her, but in November he dropped his lawsuit and agreed to pay all of her legal fees.
In January of this year, the Los Angeles district attorney’s office announced that it would not be filing charges against Manson, who was accused of sexual misconduct by multiple other women, citing a lack of evidence.
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