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“All of Us Said Yes”: Bette Midler Teases the Return of the Sanderson Sisters in ‘Hocus Pocus’ Sequel

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In recent years, Bette Midler has repeatedly expressed interest in returning for a Hocus Pocus sequel, with Sanderson Sisters co-stars Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy expressing similar interests when asked. We do know that a new Hocus Pocus movie is in the works for Disney+, but at this time it hasn’t been 100% confirmed that the original trio will be back.

Speaking with ET Canada in promotion of this Halloween’s Hocus Pocus reunion special, however, Midler once again kinda-sorta teased that it’s probably set in stone at this point.

They want to make a movie, they’ve asked us if we were interested and of course all of us said yes,” the actress told the outlet. “I’m game, I’m totally game.”

Adam Shankman (Hairspray) will direct Hocus Pocus 2, last we heard.

Variety had reported as of this past March, “The original Hocus Pocus cast members are not attached to the sequel, but Disney is hopeful that they will become involved in some capacity. Sources say that ideally the trio of actresses will reprise their roles, rather than having to completely reboot the first film.”

The Kenny Ortega-directed 1993 movie starred Omri Katz as a curious youngster who moves to Salem, Massachusetts, where he struggles to fit in before awakening a trio of diabolical witches (played by Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy) that were executed in the 17th century. The film also starred Thora Birch.

Jen D’Angelo (“Workaholics”) wrote the new movie’s script.

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‘Drop’ – Violett Beane Joins the Cast of Christopher Landon’s New Thriller

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Pictured: Violett Beane in 'Death and Other Details' (2024)

Christopher Landon (Happy Death Day, Freaky) is staying busy here in 2024, directing not only the werewolf movie Big Bad but also an upcoming thriller titled Drop.

The project for Blumhouse and Platinum Dunes is being described as a “fast-paced thriller,” and Deadline reports today that Violett Beane (Truth or Dare) has joined the cast.

Newcomer Jacob Robinson has also signed on to star in the mysterious thriller. Previously announced, Meghann Fahy (“White Lotus”) will be leading the cast.

Landon recently teased on Twitter, “This is my love letter to DePalma.”

Jillian Jacobs and Chris Roach wrote the script.

Michael Bay, Jason Blum, Brad Fuller and Cameron Fuller — “who brought the script in to Platinum Dunes” — are producing the upcoming Drop. Sam Lerner is an executive producer.

THR notes, “The film is a Platinum Dunes and Blumhouse production for Universal.”

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