Evan Rachel Wood Calls Out 'Practical Magic' Co-Stars
TheWrap • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Evan Rachel Wood, who played Kylie Owens in the original "Practical Magic," was not contacted by the original film's team about the sequel, with only Joey King, her replacement, reaching out to her personally.
- Director Susanne Bier explained that recasting Wood was necessary because the story features college-aged characters, making it a practical decision rather than a personal one.
- The sequel, releasing nearly 30 years after the 1998 original, adapts Alice Hoffman’s "The Book of Magic," but Wood suggests the new storyline diverges from the book, which influenced the casting choice.
- Alexandra Artrip, who played Wood’s character’s younger sister in the original, expressed support for Wood and shared a heartfelt message, while also being replaced by Maisie Williams in the sequel.
- "Practical Magic 2" is set to premiere in theaters on September 10, continuing the magical family saga with a new cast and creative team.
