For Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, ‘Practical Magic 2“ heals old wounds
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman view “Practical Magic” very differently today than they did when they made it 28 years ago. In 1998, the film received mixed reviews…
Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman revisit "Practical Magic" 28 years later with a sequel. When the 1998 romantic comedy debuted, it received mixed reviews and box office success. Today, it's a cult favorite discovered through social media. Both Oscar winners reprise their roles as witch sisters Sally and Gillian Owens. The original film was tarnished by a harsh press junket experience, with Bullock recalling the brutal reception.
She now realizes the negative press was premature, and the film has since found a new audience. The sequel, based on Alice Hoffman's 2021 novel "The Book of Magic," expands the Owens family's story. Bullock reflects on the journey, feeling relieved to have the opportunity to be part of the film's surprising resurgence.
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