Hocus Pocus it was the sequel that was certainly not planned in the beginning. While the first film was initially a box office bomb with mixed reviews, the annual TV broadcasts of this Disney fantasy film have made it a Halloween classic. Winifred Sanderson actress Bette Midler recently recalled shooting Hocus Pocus 2 for years and the hilarious moment when she realized it could actually happen.
The Disney classic focusing on the revival of three witches from 300 years ago has become part of the Halloween tradition, with its 25th anniversary on Freeform attracting 8.2 million viewers. In an interview with weekly entertainment Bette Midler talked about the hilarious way she discovered the sequel Hocus Pocus it could really become a reality.
Even when it became a phenomenon, [a sequel] was not considered. Ten years later when I started seeing returns, I was shocked and started making calls. We didn’t get any interest and a few years later I remember I needed the costume and asked the studio to lend it to me, but they couldn’t. My friend suggested I go online so I looked and was amazed because I had never seen so many Hocus Pocus products. I bought the costume and came here and there as Winnie, for such and such benefit, and I knew something was wrong. As I watched it progress, I called the studio once a year to ask, “How are you?” It wasn’t until about three years ago that they defended it and the movement started. He dropped out when they decided they wanted him on a streamer. They never looked back until they got their movie.
So this explains how she was able to revive her character when she donned her signature costume to the New York Restoration Project’s annual Halloween gala. She proves that not all actresses can leave the roles that helped make them iconic, even if it’s been more than thirty years. There have been several attempts to revive the Sanderson sisters for another movie. Midler has been saying for years how much he wanted one Hocus Pocus continuation . Yes he wasn’t happy when the studio flirted with a new release instead. Can you blame her? No one can play the intriguing but insane leader of the Sanderson Sisters like Bette Midler.
As soon as it was confirmed that the original Hocus Pocus cast signed for the sequel (and fortunately not a remake), it was time Hocus Pocus fans all over the world to throw a watch party. A first glance revealed that clearly time has not passed. because not only Midler, but also his co-stars Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy still look like their magical selves from thirty years ago. The first women’s club The actress prepared to bring her character back to life by perfecting her Old English accent and suggesting the Sanderson sisters sing two great pieces of music. We’ll have to see for ourselves if any of these new releases can surpass the legendary “I Put a Spell On You” show.
Yes Hocus Pocus 2 becomes a success, it’s a question of weight if it means that we will have more films. The “Wind Beneath My Wings” singer says she would obviously be willing to participate, but she feels she doesn’t know how there could be more films. But that doesn’t mean she won’t continue to take every possible opportunity to reunite with her on-screen sisters.
It’s good that Bette Midler got it all figured out Hocus Pocus Merchandise related to the beloved Halloween classic or fans might not have had a sequel if it weren’t for their perseverance. Watch Bette Midler relive one of her most memorable roles Hocus Pocus 2 coming to your Disney + subscription on September 30th.
Source: Cinemablend
