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Practical Magic Star Responds Positively to Sequel Recasting Backlash
entertainment1 month ago

Practical Magic Star Responds Positively to Sequel Recasting Backlash

Alexandra Artrip, who played Antonia Owens in the 1998 film, addressed online negativity surrounding the Practical Magic sequel’s recasting with an Instagram video and praise for the new leads, Maisie Williams and Joey King. Evan Rachel Wood previously said she hadn’t heard from the production about her role’s recasting. Director Susanne Bier described the decision as not personal and aligned with the film’s casting needs. Practical Magic 2 opens September 10, 2026.

via Variety|
#alexandra-artrip#entertainment#evan-rachel-wood
Evan Rachel Wood Claims Practical Magic 2 Snub: Only Joey King Reached Out
entertainment1 month ago

Evan Rachel Wood Claims Practical Magic 2 Snub: Only Joey King Reached Out

Evan Rachel Wood says she wasn’t invited back for Practical Magic 2 and that none of the original cast reached out to her; Joey King, who takes over her Kylie role, was the only cast member to contact her. Director Susanne Bier says the recasting wasn’t personal, Wood had previously offered to appear, and King described a positive exchange with her. The sequel adapts The Book of Magic and hits theaters Sept. 10.

via Variety|
#entertainment#evan-rachel-wood#joey-king
Evan Rachel Wood Reacts to Practical Magic 2 Casting, Praises Joey King for Reaching Out
film1 month ago

Evan Rachel Wood Reacts to Practical Magic 2 Casting, Praises Joey King for Reaching Out

Evan Rachel Wood says she wasn’t asked to reprise Kylie Owens in Practical Magic 2 and had offered to appear; Joey King reached out and Wood called her a “sweetheart” for contacting her. The sequel recasts Sally and Gillian’s daughters with King and Maisie Williams, set about 25 years after the original, and Wood previously expressed sadness about not returning.

via Deadline|
#deadline-hollywood#evan-rachel-wood#film
Evan Rachel Wood Wasn’t Asked Back for Practical Magic 2, Supports Joey King Casting
entertainment1 month ago

Evan Rachel Wood Wasn’t Asked Back for Practical Magic 2, Supports Joey King Casting

Evan Rachel Wood says she wasn’t invited to reprise Kylie Owens in Practical Magic 2. Joey King contacted her to potentially take over the role, while Maisie Williams is cast as Antonia and Alexandra Artrip is replaced. Director Susanne Bier explained the recasting was due to the characters’ ages in the 25-years-later timeline. Wood had offered to return even for a brief moment but wasn’t involved in the decision. The sequel, starring Bullock and Kidman with new cast members, opens Sept. 10.

via USA Today|
#entertainment#evan-rachel-wood#joey-king
Wheel of Fortune Announcer Jim Thornton Suspended as Show Recasts Role
television1 month ago

Wheel of Fortune Announcer Jim Thornton Suspended as Show Recasts Role

Deadline reports that Wheel of Fortune announcer Jim Thornton has been suspended and his role is being recast while an investigation unfolds, following an alleged on-board incident on an American Airlines flight in May; American Airlines says law enforcement met the plane in Los Angeles, and TMZ notes a passenger complaint. Thornton has been the show's announcer since 2011, with prior credits including The Price Is Right.

via Deadline|
#investigation#jim-thornton#recasting
Joey King Confirms Warm Talk With Evan Rachel Wood After Practical Magic 2 Recast
entertainment1 month ago

Joey King Confirms Warm Talk With Evan Rachel Wood After Practical Magic 2 Recast

Joey King says she had a lovely conversation with Evan Rachel Wood after taking over the role of Kylie Owens in Practical Magic 2; Wood previously suggested she wasn’t asked back, while director Susanne Bier explained the recast was about fitting the characters’ age. The sequel follows the Owens family as Kylie uncovers secrets and a growing dark power, with Practical Magic 2 hitting theaters Sept. 10.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#entertainment#evan-rachel-wood#joey-king
Kratos Recast As God Of War Lead After On-Set Injury
tv2 months ago

Kratos Recast As God Of War Lead After On-Set Injury

Deadline reports Prime Video’s God Of War will recast Kratos after lead Ryan Hurst sustained a serious on-set bicep tear that required surgery; production paused, with mid-August prep for a mid-October start and four completed episodes to be reshot by a new actor, while Callum Vinson continues as Atreus. Hurst’s recovery could take months to a year, potentially delaying filming into 2027. The series is produced by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios, in association with PlayStation Productions, with Ronald D. Moore at the helm and a Vancouver shoot.

via Deadline|
#god-of-war#kratos#prime-video
technology4 months ago

Expanse RPG Recasts Protagonist Voice After Beta Feedback

Owlcat Games will recast the male protagonist’s voice (and the male version of J) in The Expanse: Osiris Reborn after beta players complained the voice was not expressive enough; the female lead’s voice remains, and some of J’s lines will be reworked as part of a broader dialogue overhaul. The game is planned for Spring 2027 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X.

via GameSpot|
#beta-feedback#expanse-osiris-reborn#owlcat-games
Dern Steps In for Carter in The White Lotus Season 4
entertainment5 months ago

Dern Steps In for Carter in The White Lotus Season 4

Laura Dern will star in The White Lotus Season 4, replacing Helena Bonham Carter after filming began; HBO says the role was rethought and will be recast, with Dern possibly playing the same character or a new one. Filming is underway in France around the Cannes Film Festival, and Dern has previously appeared on the show in Season 2 via a phone call, reuniting with creator Mike White.

via Vulture|
#entertainment#helena-bonham-carter#laura-dern
entertainment11 months ago

Thora Birch Open to Returning for 'Hocus Pocus 3' Amid Script Buzz

Thora Birch, who played Dani Dennison in the original 'Hocus Pocus,' is open to returning for 'Hocus Pocus 3,' as Disney+ develops the sequel. The film has gained a strong following, and Birch expressed interest in reprising her role, though nothing is confirmed yet. The original cast of antagonists returned for 'Hocus Pocus 2,' which was a hit on Disney+, and there is excitement about the potential for Birch and others to return.

via Variety|
#dani-dennison#disney#entertainment