“Hocus Pocus” is getting its long-awaited follow up

Disney announced the remake of the cherished Halloween movie in September 2020 and likewise exposed the production would be restoring some of the primary cast, consisting of the original wicked siblings: Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy.

LOS ANGELES – “Hocus Pocus” is rebounding: Disney has actually verified the Sanderson sisters will return in fall 2022 with a sequel to the iconic Halloween movie.

Set to drop straight on its Disney+ streaming platform, the follow up will be written by “Workaholics” writer Jen DAngelo. Talking to DigitalSpy, original director Kenny Ortega confessed that he wasnt welcomed back to helm the follow up.

FILE – Image collage of original “Hocus Pocus” cast: Kathy Najimy, Bette Midler, and Sarah Jessica Parker.

The fan-favorite Halloween film is finally getting a follow-up film. Heres what we understand so far.

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The outlet reports that “Hairspray” director Adam Shankman is currently in place to direct the untitled “Hocus Pocus 2.”

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” Hocus Pocus” was not especially effective in its original theatrical run, however has actually because discovered a cult following, particularly throughout the Halloween season.

” I want everyone all the luck in the world,” Ortega added.

” I hope that perhaps I would be part of a follow up one day,” Ortega said. It appears that there is a follow up in advancement, and it looks like its going to be made with another director.”

” I want everybody all the luck in the world,” Ortega included.

” I hope that maybe I would become part of a sequel one day,” Ortega stated. “I do not understand if thats going to happen. It appears that there is a sequel in development, and it appears like its going to be made with another director.”

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