The actress Sarah Jessica Parker recently shared an update on the anticipated third installment of Disney’s Hocus Pocus franchise during an appearance on Andy Cohen’s Watch What Happens Live. This announcement follows earlier reports from Entertainment Weekly, which indicated that writer Jen D’Angelo was still in the story development phase of the sequel.
It’s been over two years since the studio announced the development of Hocus Pocus 3, a project that garnered excitement after the success of Hocus Pocus 2 on streaming platforms in 2022. However, Parker’s comments suggest that progress on the film may be slower than fans hoped. Responding to questions from fans, she noted, “Um, well, for the expats in London… No more developments, other than we would like to do it.” While Parker emphasized the desire to create the sequel and mentioned ongoing conversations, it remains unclear if these discussions include her co-stars Bette Midler and Kathy Najimy.
The slower movement on Hocus Pocus 3 echoes a broader trend in the entertainment industry, where various beloved franchises are being revisited and discussed for potential sequels or reboots. For instance, Katherine Heigl recently expressed enthusiasm for a possible sequel to 27 Dresses, while Universal Pictures prepares for the release of a sequel to Wicked, indicating a strong appetite among studios to rekindle interest in fan-favorite stories.
As anticipation builds for Hocus Pocus 3, fans remain hopeful that the wait for more adventures with the Sanderson sisters will be worth it, keeping the nostalgic charm of the original alive for a new generation. The ongoing discussions signify that there is still a passionate interest in expanding beloved narratives, aiming to capture the hearts of audiences once again.
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