Joey King Reveals Evan Rachel Wood Conversation Over Practical Magic 2
Actress Joey King addressed her recasting of Evan Rachel Wood’s role in the upcoming 'Practical Magic 2' sequel, noting a positive private conversation between the two. Director Susanne Bier explained that the recasting was a creative decision based on the age requirements of the characters in the script.
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The story provides insight into Hollywood casting processes and the professional dynamics between actors when roles are recast for sequels.
Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman are back for Practical Magic 2 , but not all of the same witches have returned with them.
In the sequel, set 25 years after the 1998 cult classic, Joey King and Maisie Williams replace Evan Rachel Wood and Alexandra Artrip as the daughters of Bullock’s Sally Owens. Wood has previously spoken out about being recast, saying she was “not asked to come back” and “it was not in my control or my choice.”
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