People long for simpler times, say Practical Magic reboot stars

Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Actresses Joey King and Maisie Williams are joining the cast of the sequel to portray the daughters of Sandra Bullock's character

Mix together a beloved film simmering for decades, a sprinkling of social media hype and a generous glug of star power and you just might conjure up the long-awaited sequel to Practical Magic.

The 1998 fantasy romcom, starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman as witchy sisters Sally and Gillian Owens, received mixed reviews from critics when it was first released.

But it's put a spell on a new generation discovering it online, with some now regarding the film as a cult classic and autumn staple.

The demand for a follow-up by this new wave of fans helped convince Bullock and Kidman to reprise their roles nearly 30 years on, they say.