Evan Rachel Wood Shades Kidman, Bullock for Practical Magic 2 Recasting
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Evan Rachel Wood revealed on Instagram that none of her original "Practical Magic" co-stars, including Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock, reached out to her after she was not invited to return for "Practical Magic 2," except for Joey King, who took over her role.
- Joey King expressed gratitude for Wood's support and described their conversation about taking over the character Kylie as "lovely," praising Wood's talent and contribution to the original film.
- The sequel recasts several roles, including Maisie Williams replacing Alexandra Artrip, and is based on Alice Hoffman's "The Book of Magic," a follow-up to the novel that inspired the first movie.
- Director Susanne Bier explained the recasting decision was due to the characters being portrayed as recent college graduates, making it necessary to cast younger actors, and emphasized it was not a personal choice.
- Wood expressed sadness over not being asked back, noting the unique bond with the original cast and her view that the sequel's departure from the book made her return less fitting.
