The original Hocus Pocus' cast is coming back for the Disney+ sequel, Sarah Jessica Parker confirms
Sarah Jessica Parker, Bette Midler and Kathy Najimy star as the Sanderson sisters in 'Hocus Pocus.' (Image credit: Disney)Everyone's three favorite witches are returning to put another spell on audiences in the "Hocus Pocus" sequel. The original 1993 film about a trio of 17th-century witches wreaking havoc in modern-day Salem, Massachusetts, stars Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy. Parker told the Daily Mail Thursday that she and her two co-stars are returning for the Disney+ sequel. According to WKRG, she teased the trio's return to Salem, Massachusetts on Instagram.
10 reasons why 'Hocus Pocus' is the best Halloween movie of all time
There are so many Halloween movies to choose from when it comes to celebrating the spooky holiday, but none of them come close to the magic that is "Hocus Pocus." The plot of the movie might sound sinister, but thanks to performances by Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy and Sarah Jessica Parker, "Hocus Pocus" is more laughs than screams. So, in honor of the iconic Halloween flick, we're giving you 10 reasons why "Hocus Pocus" is the ultimate movie to watch for Halloween. You watch "Hocus Pocus," duh! So, did we convince you to watch "Hocus Pocus" before Halloween is over?
New 'Hocus Pocus' movie coming from Disney+
The original "Hocus Pocus," released in 1993, stars Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy. There's reportedly a new "Hocus Pocus" movie coming. According to Deadline, the new film is in the works for forthcoming streaming service Disney+ with a script from television writer and producer Jen D'Angelo. No word yet if the original cast will be returning for the new movie or any plot details. Last month, a social media thread of some of the content that would be featured on the streaming service was the talk of Twitter.
It's Just a Bunch of 'Hocus Pocus': Where the Women Behind the Witchy Sanderson
And what makes the movie is its characters, especially those of the Sanderson sisters, brought to life by a memorable cast of talented actors. Bette Midler portrayed Winifred Sanderson, the leader of the witchy trio brought back to life after a skeptical virgin lit the Black Flame Candle on Halloween during a full moon. For it to be embraced so wholly, and so rabidly, its flattering and its an honor, Najimy said last year. And last month, she shared on Twitter the photo that graces Hocus Pocus DVD covers everywhere, writing: You asked You got. Happy tis the season.Sarah Jessica Parker played Sarah Sanderson, whose spellbinding singing lured children out of their homes and to her and her sisters cauldron.
"Hocus Pocus" to air 29 times on Freeform's 31 Nights of Halloween
Sarah Jessica Parker, Bette Midler and Kathy Najimy star as the Sanderson sisters in 'Hocus Pocus.' The Sanderson sisters are back to bewitch your TV for nearly 60 hours this October. Freeform has announced it will air Disney's "Hocus Pocus" 29 times throughout it's 31 Nights of Halloween lineup. Hocus Pocus has developed a rabid fan base since its release in 1993, becoming one of Halloween's most beloved child-friendly cult classics starring Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy as a trio of hilariously wicked witches. Head to Freeform's website to see the full schedule for Freeform's 31 Nights of Halloween.