Joey King Discusses Recasting with Evan Rachel Wood for 'Practical Magic 2'

As the excitement builds for the release of 'Practical Magic 2', Joey King has opened up about her experience stepping into the role of Kylie Owens, a character originally portrayed by Evan Rachel Wood. The sequel, which reintroduces fans to the beloved world of witches 25 years after the original film, features King and Maisie Williams as the new generation of Owens daughters alongside returning stars Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman.

In a recent interview, King recounted a positive conversation with Wood following her public comments about being replaced. Wood expressed her disappointment at not being asked to return but conveyed her support for King, saying, "I wish her the best in taking over the role as oldest daughter Kylie." King responded with gratitude, stating, "I feel so grateful to be able to play Kylie at this age but I love Evan so much and I’m so appreciative of her kind words and the exchange that her and I shared."

Director Susanne Bier explained that the recasting was necessary to align with the characters' ages, noting that King and Williams fit the narrative's requirement of being just out of college. In this installment, Kylie faces the discovery of dark family secrets, prompting the Owens women to unite against a long-standing family curse.

Producer Denise Di Novi reflected on the long-awaited sequel, attributing its creation to fan demand. Bullock highlighted the importance of timing in getting the project off the ground, suggesting that many elements aligned just right. The anticipation builds as audiences hope for the continuation of the franchise, with hints at a potential third installment, though not without some heart-wrenching revelations regarding the fate of Officer Gary Hallet from the original film.

Source: www.hollywoodreporter.com