Evan Rachel Wood says former 'Practical Magic' castmates didn't contact her about sequel recasting

Evan Rachel Wood, who originated the role of Kylie Owens in the 1998 film Practical Magic, has stated that none of her former castmates from the original movie contacted her about the upcoming sequel, Practical Magic 2. The film, which is set for release on September 10, 2026, recasts the role with Joey King. Wood shared her perspective in an Instagram story on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. "I really appreciated Joey King reaching out to me, because no one who worked on the original film did," Wood said. She described King as "a sweetheart" for making contact.