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Practical Magic 2 Cast Updated, Quinn Out, Bier Directs

4/24/2026

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Aidan Quinn (actor) confirmed he was not asked to return as Gary Hallet for Practical Magic 2.
Sandra Bullock (actress) said at CinemaCon the plot explains Quinn’s absence.
Susanne Bier (director) will direct Practical Magic 2, replacing Griffin Dunne.
Nicole Kidman (actress), Dianne Wiest (actress), Stockard Channing (actress), Joey King (actress), Lee Pace (actor), Xolo Maridueña (actor), Solly McLeod (actor) and Maisie Williams (actress) appear in Practical Magic 2 opening on September 11, 2026 with a $20 million budget.

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Story summary

Aidan Quinn (actor) confirmed he was not asked to return as Gary Hallet for Practical Magic 2.
Sandra Bullock (actress) said at CinemaCon the plot explains Quinn’s absence.
Susanne Bier (director) will direct Practical Magic 2, replacing Griffin Dunne.
Nicole Kidman (actress), Dianne Wiest (actress), Stockard Channing (actress), Joey King (actress), Lee Pace (actor), Xolo Maridueña (actor), Solly McLeod (actor) and Maisie Williams (actress) appear in Practical Magic 2 opening on September 11, 2026 with a $20 million budget.