According to variety, adam shankman is set to direct the sequel to the cult classic. Hocus pocus has developed a rabid fan base since its release in. Speaking in 2017, original screenwriter mick garris said he had heard rumors of. Disney potentially developing hocus pocus 2 by allison keene july 6, 2012 rumor has it that disney has been quietly developing a sequel to its 90s halloween classic hocus pocus. The discussions of the second part were commenced later in 2014. Bette midler isnt happy that disney decided to go with a tv remake of. Jen dangelo, who served as a writer and coproducer on workaholics, has been hired to write the script for hocus pocus 2, which is in the works at disney plus, collider has exclusively learned. Then in 2017, screenwriter mick garris reported that he was. In 2017, the original screenwriter mick garris said he had rumors of hocus pocus 2 moving ahead as a television movie with a script already in development. Hocus pocus 2 is an upcoming movie which is a direct sequel to the 1993 dark comedy horror movie hocus pocus. Youre in for a devil of a time when three outlandishly wild witches return from 17thcentury salem after theyre accidentally conjured up by some unsuspecting pranksters. Back in 2017 there was a report that hocus pocus 2 was being set up as a movie on the disney channel, but that movie, as it was understood, was going to. Some have stated that they dont need a sequel because. Posted on wednesday, september 27th, 2017 by chris evangelista hocus pocus 2.
Speaking in 2017, original screenwriter mick garris said he had heard rumors of hocus pocus 2 moving ahead as a tv movie, with a script already in development. Apr 01, 2020 hocus pocus 2 is a forthcoming film that is a continuation of the 1993 dark comedy horror film hocus pocus. Hocus pocus writer says sequel may be a tv movie rose moore sep 27, 2017 hocus pocus cowriter mick garris suggests that a sequel to the film may be made as a tv movie that features some of the original cast. Oct 24, 2019 hocus pocus has developed a rabid fan base since its release in. Workaholics writer and coproducer jen dangelo wrote the. The sanderson sisters are back but they will apparently be played by other people. Hocus pocus 2 happening as a tv movie with original cast. Hocus pocus is officially getting remadewithout the.
Hocus pocus 2 is really happening according to mick garris, the. Oct 28, 2019 hocus pocus 2 has been confirmed as a tv movie. Oct 14, 2019 aside from the trademark humor and spookiness of the original hocus pocus, we dont really know what we can expect from the plot of hocus pocus 2. Even though the kidfriendly halloween movie has become a cult classic in recent years, not all fans are pleased to hear news of the sequel. Hocus pocus is being turned into a tv movie for the disney channel one that will feature a different writer, director and cast alike. Still, for any huge fan of the original movie, hocus pocus 2 alone would certainly be worth the price of a subscription. Hocus pocus sequel news, date, cast, spoilers, plot elle. Based on the hit awardwinning musical and the beloved novel by roald dahl, matilda tells the story about matilda, a intelligent little girl who is stuck with her nasty parents and her.
But the project is apparently moving forward without bette midler, sarah jessica parker and kathy najimy. Is the original hocus pocus cast in the 2017 remake. The mischievous sanderson sisters from return to the mortal world after 24 years to throw a. The encounter lead to his first film role as jay in disneys classic hocus. Everything you need to know about hocus pocus 2 movie pre. Jul 19, 2018 a sequel to cult classic hocus pocus is in the works and the plot reportedly includes a lesbian love story the disney channel movie is set to be released in the next few months, 25 years. He grew up in santa barbara, california and studied theater at laurel springs high school in ojai, california. Apr 09, 2020 the talks of the second movie were initiated later in 2014. Deadline has broken the story that disney is planning a tv movie sequel to the 1993 cult classic hocus pocus. Tobias jelinek is an american actor born in leesburg, virginia. Hocus pocus 2, enchanted sequel officially confirmed. Hocus pocus is officially getting remadewithout the original. Hocus pocus 2 will be a tv remake with an allnew cast. Jul 12, 2012 hocus pocus 2 what happens when good vs evil or what happens when you cant tell the differences there back and this time they have compassionate competition for top spot will they be prepared for.
Will hocus pocus 2 proceed without the original cast. Sep 28, 2017 the director for the movie has not been announced yet, but its unlikely hocus pocus original helmer kenny ortega will be back, since the new movie is looking to move in a new direction. While the original film dealt with three witchsisters coming back on halloween night, this story seems to focus on drawing different people. Hocus pocus writer says sequel may be a tv movie rose moore sep 27, 2017. In 2017, deadline reported that disney channel is in early stages of development on a hocus pocus tv movie, a reimagining of the 1993 cult classic walt disney feature.
All three of the sanderson sisters are ready to return for hocus pocus 2, leaving the ball. Ryan scott sep 27, 2017 screenwriter mick garris says the original hocus pocus cast may return for a new liveaction movie. Sep 28, 2017 hocus pocus tv movie in works at disney channel. Aug 27, 2017 hocus pocus villain spelltacular 2017 full show at mickeys not so scary halloween party 4k. Hocus pocus sequel news, date, cast, spoilers, plot. The original hocus pocus may not have cast a spell on the box office when it hit theaters back in 1993, but the film has endured over the years to. Then in 2017, screenwriter mick garris revealed that he. Classic 1990s kids movie hocus pocus is getting a madefortv sequel on. Hocus pocus villain spelltacular 2017 full show at mickey. Fans have received the news of the new movie differently. Nov 17, 2015 lo and behold, one of the first questions asked was whether or not there will be a hocus pocus 2. Oct 24, 2019 back in 2017 there was a report that hocus pocus 2 was being set up as a movie on the disney channel, but that movie, as it was understood, was going to introduce a new cast of characters and it. Directed by kenny ortega, hocus pocus starred bette midler, sarah jessica parker and kathy najimy as the sanderson sisters, three witches who are burned at the stake in 17th century salem.
Casting has not been announced but collider reports writer jen. Jen dangelo, who wrote for workaholics, has been hired to pen the script. Oct 15, 2019 in 2017, deadline reported that disney channel is in early stages of development on a hocus pocus tv movie, a reimagining of the 1993 cult classic walt disney feature. Allison shearmur productions has signed to produce hocus pocus 2. As for the cast, when hocus pocus reboot rumors were brewing back in 2017, deadline reported that the original sanderson trio of bette midler, sarah jessica parker, and kathy najimy wouldnt be. Tendo nagenda and jessica virtue are executive producing at disney. Hocus pocus 2 is an upcoming film that is an immediate continuation of the 1993 dark parody horror film hocus pocus. As for the cast, when hocus pocus reboot rumors were brewing back in 2017, deadline reported that the original sanderson trio of bette midler. The good news is that were finally getting that hocus pocus 2 movie thats been talked about for years. Hocus pocus 2 2016 the witches return,abracadabra 2 2019 tribute. Hocus pocus is coming back to theaters for its 25th. The aim for the two protagonist female leads is in the vein of tina fey and melissa mccarthy. Hocus pocus 2 what happens when good vs evil or what happens when you cant tell the differences there back and this time they have compassionate competition for top spot will they be. Oct 24, 2019 in 2017, there were reports that scarlett lacy and original hocus pocus producer david kirschner were making a remake for the disney channel.
The director for the movie has not been announced yet, but its unlikely hocus pocus original helmer kenny ortega will be back, since the new movie is looking to move in a. This new hocus pocus will focus see what i did there. Mar 05, 2020 before fans can truly run amuck over a proper hocus pocus 2. Its the 2 part or sequel to the 1993 american comedy horror film hocus pocus. In 2017, deadline reported that disney channel is in early stages of development on a hocus pocus tv movie, a reimagining of the 1993 cult. Hocus pocus loyalists may have to endure a few halloweens.
Hocus pocus 2 moving forward at disney plus with writer jen d. The talks of the second movie were initiated later in 2014. Back in 2017, it was announced that the disney channel was working on a hocus pocus tv movie that would serve as a remake of the original, and also feature none of the original cast. Then in 2017, screenwriter mick garris reported that he was acting on a script for hocus pocus 2 for disney channel or abc. Hocus pocus 2 will be a tv remake with an allnew cast movieweb. Hocus pocus is coming back to theaters for its 25th anniversary. Then in 2017, screenwriter mick garris told that he was working on a script for hocus pocus 2 for disney channel or abc. The rumored reboot also wasnt going to have midler. Oct 23, 2019 jen dangelo, who served as a writer and coproducer on workaholics, has been hired to write the script for hocus pocus 2, which is in the works at disney plus, collider has exclusively learned. Hocus pocus 2 will be written by scarlett lacey, replacing the original screenwriters neil cuthbert and mick garris. Lo and behold, one of the first questions asked was whether or not there will be a hocus pocus 2. Hocus pocus villain spelltacular 2017 full show at mickeys not so scary halloween party 4k. Shankman is known for directing films such as step up and 2007s hairspray.
Over 20 years after its initial release, a sequel to the familyfriendly halloween classic hocus pocus might finally be on its way, according to the original films writer. Disney is rebooting hocus pocus as a tv movie, with none of the original cast set to return. The discussions of the second part were begun later in 2014. The hocus pocus remake was officially confirmed in 2017, but details have been pretty sparse since then.
Hocus pocus villain spelltacular 2017 full show at. He received his professional break at age 15 when a disney scout spotted him in a stage production. Then in 2017, screenwriter mick garris told that he was working on a script for hocus pocus 2 for. The new project will include a new cast and new director. Rumors of a hocus pocus sequel have swirled for years. Before fans can truly run amuck over a proper hocus pocus 2. The talks of the second installment were started later in 2014. On 2 august 2015, the facebook page tough cookie parenting shared a seeming movie poster image in a post reporting that a sequel to the popular 1993 disney comedy horror film hocus pocus.
In september 2017, screenwriter mick garris admitted that he was working on a script for hocus pocus 2 and that it would potentially be developed as a television film for disney channel, freeform or abc. Hocus pocus 2 moving forward at disney plus with writer. Back in 2017, when hocus pocus 2 rumors began to surface, it was all but understood that the original cast would not return. Sep 28, 2017 the sanderson sisters are back but they will apparently be played by other people.
Hocus pocus tv movie in works at disney channel deadline. Director adam shankman will officially helm a hocus pocus sequel for. The movie then received a literary sequel in 2018 with the release of the book hocus pocus and the allnew sequel, reigniting hopes from fans to one day see a true liveaction followup movie. Heres everything we know so far about hocus pocus 2. Hocus pocus 2 is bringing back original witch trio confirms sarah jessica parker ryan scott nov 4, 2019. Hocus pocus villain spelltacular 2017 full show at mickeys. Wait, hocus pocus 2 may bring back the original cast now. Aug 04, 2015 on 2 august 2015, the facebook page tough cookie parenting shared a seeming movie poster image in a post reporting that a sequel to the popular 1993 disney comedy horror film hocus pocus was.