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Evan Rachel Wood and Joey King Share 'Lovely' Exchange Over 'Practical Magic 2' Recasting

Evan Rachel Wood expressed support for Joey King, who replaces her as Kylie Owens in 'Practical Magic 2,' following a private conversation. Wood had earlier revealed she was not asked to return for the sequel, while director Susanne Bier explained the recasting was necessary to match the characters' ages.

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A Supportive Exchange

Evan Rachel Wood has expressed support for Joey King, who takes over her role as Kylie Owens in the upcoming sequelPractical Magic 2 King told The Hollywood Reporter at the film's Los Angeles premiere on Monday, August 31, that she and Wood shared a 'lovely' conversation in light of the casting change.

"I just was so appreciative of the support that she showed to me and to the rest of the cast," King said. "She is so talented and so beautiful and she made this role so special when she was a young girl. I feel so grateful to be able to play Kylie at this age but I love Evan so much and I'm so appreciative of her kind words and the exchange that her and I shared."

Wood, 38, responded via her Instagram Stories on Tuesday, September 1, writing that she appreciated King reaching out because "no one who worked on the original film did." She added, "She's a sweetheart." According to PerthNow, Wood had a lovely conversation with King after revealing she had approached producers about revisiting the character, only for them to reject her services.

The Recasting Explained

The sequel, based on Alice Hoffman's finalPractical Magic novel,The Book of Magic, sees Maisie Williams, 29, take over as Kylie's sister Antonia from Alexandra Artrip, 36. Director Susanne Bier explained the recasting came down to finding actors who would best fit the age of the characters.

"It had to be a certain age group; in the story they're just, like, literally out of college, and with Joey and Maisie it just felt completely right," Bier told The Hollywood Reporter.

Sandra Bullock, 62, and Nicole Kidman, 59, reprise their roles as witch sisters Sally and Gillian Owens, with Dianne Wiest and Stockard Channing returning as the aunts of the leads' sibling characters. The sequel is set 28 years after the first film.

Wood's Earlier Comments

Wood revealed in July 2025 that she would not be returning for the sequel. Sharing the news via her Instagram Stories at the time, she wrote: "I am getting asked about this a lot, so I'll just clear it up now; I was not asked to come back and be in thePractical Magic sequel. I offered my services, even if it was one scene or one line. I was told they are recasting. I am sorry to disappoint the fans. It was not in my control or my choice. I would have happily rejoined my sisters."

In an earlier interview with Entertainment Tonight, Wood said she was "sad" not to be involved. "It is sad, because we bonded with that cast so much as children, and so to miss out on the opportunity to look at that cast and look at that house as an adult and see the history in our eyes, it's something that can't be faked," she said. "I'm sad that doesn't get to exist, especially for the fans."

Wood also expressed doubts about the sequel's fidelity to the source material. "I read the book, and it seems like they're not following the book," she told Entertainment Tonight. "I think in the book it would have made sense to bring me back; I think in the way they're redoing it and approaching it, it didn't make sense."

Producer's Promise

Producer Denise Di Novi, 70, assured fans that the sequel would honor the original. Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, she said: "I think (fans are) going to be very pleased. We're going to be very faithful. We're [aware of] how important those characters and that movie are to so many people. We're not going to reinvent the wheel. We're going to draw from Alice Hoffman's books, as the first movie did, and we're going to be true to the chronology of how many years later it is."

Di Novi added that the crew will "be respectful to the characters, story, and locations" from the original movie.

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PerthNow

Framing: Headline emphasizes Wood's support for King's casting despite Wood's sadness over missing out on the role

as of Sep 1, 2026, 9:48 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Evan Rachel Wood expressed support for Joey King playing Kylie Owens in Practical Magic 2
Wood had a lovely conversation with King after revealing she approached producers about revisiting the character
King spoke to The Hollywood Reporter, saying she was appreciative of the support
Maisie Williams takes over as Kylie's sister Antonia from Alexandra Artip
Director Susanne Bier explained the recasting came down to finding actors who would best fit the age of the characters
In July, Wood said she was sad not to be involved with Practical Magic 2
Wood told Entertainment Tonight she was sad because the cast bonded as children
Wood said she read the book and it seems like they're not following the book
When Practical Magic 2 was first announced in June 2024, Wood was not asked to come back by producers
Wood wrote on Instagram Stories that she offered her services and was told they are re-casting
Producer Denise Di Novi said the sequel draws heavily from the source material and that the crew will be respectful to the characters, story,and locations

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Us Weekly

Framing: Highlights Evan Rachel Wood's critical remark about the Practical Magic 2 cast, specifically targeting Joey King.

as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:46 AM UTC

Facts Included:

Evan Rachel Wood was replaced by Joey King in the film's sequel, Practical Magic 2.
Wood, 38, wrote via her Instagram Stories on Tuesday, September 1, that she appreciated Joey King reaching out to her because no one who worked on the original film did.
King, 27, told The Hollywood Reporter at the Los Angeles premiere of Practical Magic 2 on Monday, August 31, that she'd shared a 'lovely' conversation with Wood in light of the casting switch-up.
King told the outlet, 'I just was so appreciative of the support that she showed to me and to the rest of the cast. She is so talented and so beautiful and she made this role so special when she was a young girl' and 'I feel so grateful to be able to play Kylie at this age but I love Evan so much and I'm so appreciative of her kind words and the exchange that her and I shared.'
Wood revealed in July 2025 that she wouldn't be returning for the sequel amid confirmed reappearances from the film's leads, Bullock, 62, and Nicole Kidman.
Wood wrote via her Instagram Stories at the time, 'I am getting asked about this a lot, so l'll just clear it up now; I was not asked to come back and be in the Practical Magic sequel. l offered my services, even if it was one scene or one line. I was told they are recasting. I am sorry to disappoint the fans. It was not in my control or my choice. I would have happily rejoined my sisters.'
In July, Wood expanded her take on the casting redirection during an interview with Entertainment Tonight, saying, 'I read the book and it seems like they're not following the book,' and 'I think in the book it would have made sense to bring me back; I think in the way they're redoing it and approaching it, it didn't make sense.'
Wood's Practical Magic costar, Alexandra Artrip, was also omitted from the sequel with Maisie Williams replacing her as Kylie's sister, Antonia Owens.
The sequel's director, Susanne Bier, told The Hollywood Reporter on Monday that a recasting was necessary due to creating a 'certain age group' in the sequel, saying, 'In the story, they're just, like, literally out of college,and with Joey and Maisie it just felt completely right.'
Joining Bullock and Kidman, 59, in reprising their original roles, Dianne Wiest and Stockard Channing are back as the witchy aunts of the leads' sibling characters.

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimEvan Rachel Wood was replaced by Joey King in the film's sequel, Practical Magic 2.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Us Weekly as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:46 AM UTC
ClaimWood wrote via her Instagram Stories on Tuesday, September 1, that she appreciated Joey King reaching out to her because no one who worked on the original film did.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Us Weekly as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:46 AM UTC
ClaimKing told The Hollywood Reporter at the Los Angeles premiere of Practical Magic 2 on Monday, August 31, that she'd shared a 'lovely' conversation with Wood in light of the casting switch-up.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Us Weekly as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:46 AM UTC
ClaimKing told The Hollywood Reporter, 'I just was so appreciative of the support that she showed to me and to the rest of the cast. She is so talented and so beautiful and she made this role so special when she was a young girl' and 'I feel so grateful to be able to play Kylie at this age but I love Evan so much and I'm so appreciative of her kind words and the exchange that her and I shared.'	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Us Weekly as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:46 AM UTC
ClaimWood revealed in July 2025 that she wouldn't be returning for the sequel amid confirmed reappearances from the film's leads, Sandra Bullock, 62, and Nicole Kidman.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Us Weekly as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:46 AM UTC
ClaimWood wrote via her Instagram Stories, 'I am getting asked about this a lot, so l'll just clear it up now; I was not asked to come back and be in the Practical Magic sequel. l offered my services, even if it was one scene or one line. I was told they are recasting. I am sorry to disappoint the fans. It was not in my control or my choice. I would have happily rejoined my sisters.'	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Us Weekly as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:46 AM UTC, PerthNow as of Sep 1, 2026, 9:48 PM UTC
ClaimIn July, Wood expanded her take on the casting redirection during an interview with Entertainment Tonight, saying, 'I read the book and it seems like they're not following the book,' and 'I think in the book it would have made sense to bring me back; I think in the way they're redoing it and approaching it, it didn't make sense.'	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Us Weekly as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:46 AM UTC, PerthNow as of Sep 1, 2026, 9:48 PM UTC
ClaimWood's Practical Magic costar, Alexandra Artrip, was also omitted from the sequel with Maisie Williams replacing her as Kylie's sister, Antonia Owens.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Us Weekly as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:46 AM UTC, PerthNow as of Sep 1, 2026, 9:48 PM UTC
ClaimThe sequel's director, Susanne Bier, told The Hollywood Reporter on Monday that a recasting was necessary due to creating a 'certain age group' in the sequel, saying, 'In the story, they're just, like, literally out of college,and with Joey and Maisie it just felt completely right.'	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via Us Weekly as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:46 AM UTC, PerthNow as of Sep 1, 2026, 9:48 PM UTC
ClaimDianne Wiest and Stockard Channing are back as the witchy aunts of the leads' sibling characters in the sequel.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Us Weekly as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:46 AM UTC
ClaimWood expressed support for Joey King playing Kylie Owens in Practical Magic 2.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via PerthNow as of Sep 1, 2026, 9:48 PM UTC, Us Weekly as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:46 AM UTC
ClaimWood revealed she had approached producers about revisiting the character, but they rejected her services.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via PerthNow as of Sep 1, 2026, 9:48 PM UTC
ClaimKing is 27 years old and Wood is 38 years old.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Us Weekly as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:46 AM UTC
ClaimThe sequel is based on Alice Hoffman's final Practical Magic novel, The Book of Magic.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via PerthNow as of Sep 1, 2026, 9:48 PM UTC
ClaimMaisie Williams is 29 years old and Alexandra Artrip is 36 years old.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via PerthNow as of Sep 1, 2026, 9:48 PM UTC
ClaimIn July, Wood said she was 'sad' not to be involved with Practical Magic 2, which sees Sandra Bullock, 62, and Nicole Kidman, 59, reprise their roles as witch sisters Sally and Gillian Owens.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via PerthNow as of Sep 1, 2026, 9:48 PM UTC, Us Weekly as of Sep 2, 2026, 5:46 AM UTC
ClaimWood told Entertainment Tonight: 'It is sad, because we bonded with that cast so much as children, and so to miss out on the opportunity to look at that cast and look at that house as an adult and see the history in our eyes, it’s something that can’t be faked. I'm sad that doesn’t get to exist, especially for the fans.'	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via PerthNow as of Sep 1, 2026, 9:48 PM UTC
ClaimWhen Practical Magic 2 was first announced in June 2024, Wood 'was not asked to come back' by producers.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via PerthNow as of Sep 1, 2026, 9:48 PM UTC
ClaimProducer Denise Di Novi, 70, said the sequel draws heavily from the source material and that the crew will 'be respectful to the characters, story,and locations' from the original movie.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via PerthNow as of Sep 1, 2026, 9:48 PM UTC
ClaimDi Novi told Entertainment Weekly: 'I think (fans are) going to be very pleased. We're going to be very faithful. We're [aware of] how important those characters and that movie are to so many people. We're not going to reinvent the wheel. We're going to draw from Alice Hoffman's books, as the first movie did, and we're going to be true to the chronology of how many years later it is.'	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via PerthNow as of Sep 1, 2026, 9:48 PM UTC
ClaimThe sequel is set 28 years after the first film.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via PerthNow as of Sep 1, 2026, 9:48 PM UTC
ClaimSandra Bullock is 62 years old and Nicole Kidman is 59 years old.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via PerthNow as of Sep 1, 2026, 9:48 PM UTC

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