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Joey King discusses supportive exchange with Evan Rachel Wood over 'Practical Magic 2' recasting

The actress replaces Wood as Kylie Owens in the upcoming sequel, which is scheduled for release on September 10.

Updated Sep 1, 2026 · 14:25 UTC1 reports

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Joey King shared details about a supportive conversation she had with Evan Rachel Wood, whom she is replacing in the upcoming sequel 'Practical Magic 2'.
Wood had previously expressed that she was not invited back for the sequel and that the decision was out of her control, but she publicly wished King well.
Director Susanne Bier explained that the recasting of the daughters was due to the characters' specific age group in the new storyline, which places them just out of college.

Joey King and Maisie Williams are taking over the roles of Sally Owens' daughters, Kylie and Antonia, replacing Evan Rachel Wood and Alexandra Artrip in 'Practical Magic 2'.[The Hollywood Reporter]
Evan Rachel Wood previously stated she was not asked to return and suspected it was because the film was not closely following the source novel, though she wished King the best.[The Hollywood Reporter]
At the film's Los Angeles premiere, King expressed her appreciation for Wood's supportive remarks during their subsequent conversation.[The Hollywood Reporter]
Director Susanne Bier justified the casting change by noting the characters in the sequel are written to be a specific age, newly graduated from college.[The Hollywood Reporter]
Producer Denise Di Novi confirmed that Aidan Quinn's character, Officer Gary Hallet, will not return because his character died from the family curse.[The Hollywood Reporter]
The sequel is scheduled to be released in theaters on September 10.[The Hollywood Reporter]