Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Evan Rachel Wood on Not Returning for Practical Magic 2
Evan Rachel Wood is sad she wasn't asked to return for the sequel to Practical Magic.
She wanted to be part of the movie again, even if it was just for a small role.
She thinks the book would have made sense to bring her back, but the movie makers decided to recast her character with Joey King.
She also mentioned that another character, Antonia, played by Alexandra Artrip in the first movie, will now be played by Maisie Williams.
Evan shared her feelings on Instagram and in an interview, saying it wasn't her choice and she's sorry to disappoint the fans.
Evan Rachel Wood expressed sadness about not being asked to return for Practical Magic 2.
She offered to return even for a small role but was told the role would be recast.
The sequel will star Joey King as Kylie Owens and Maisie Williams as Antonia.
Wood believes the book would have made sense to bring her back.
The production chose a different approach that did not include her character.
Wood shared her feelings on Instagram and in an interview with Entertainment Tonight.
- Who
- Evan Rachel Wood, Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman, Joey King, Maisie Williams
- What
- Evan Rachel Wood's thoughts on not returning for Practical Magic 2
- When
- During the red carpet of The Shards premiere
- Where
- Entertainment Tonight interview
- Why
- The production decided to recast the role of Kylie Owens and follow a different approach from the book.
Evan Rachel Wood's Perspective
Production's Decision
Role Recasting
Evan Rachel Wood's Perspective
Wood expressed sadness about not being asked back and offered to return even for a small role.
Production's Decision
The production decided to recast the role of Kylie Owens with Joey King.
Adherence to the Book
Evan Rachel Wood's Perspective
Wood believes the book would have made sense to bring her back.
Production's Decision
The production chose a different approach that did not include her character.
- Original Film
- Practical Magic (1998)
- Sequel Release Date
- September 11
- Author of the Novel
- Alice Hoffman
- Evan Rachel Wood's Role
- Kylie Owens
- Recast Actor for Kylie Owens
- Joey King
- Recast Actor for Antonia
- Maisie Williams