Looks like the Sanderson sisters are closer to coming back…again.
Adam Shankman has been tapped to direct the sequel to the 1993 hit, “Hocus Pocus” for the streaming platform Disney+.
While the original cast — including Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy, and Sarah Jessica Parker — are not yet officially attached to the project, Disney hopes they are involved in some capacity, making the new project a sequel rather than a complete reboot.
Shankman will be directing a screenplay by “Workaholics” scribe and co-producer, Jen D’Angelo, while Lynn Harris produces.
While the original is a cult favorite, especially around Halloween time, one highlight is the sublime musical number Midler does to “I Put a Spell on You.” Shankman, having directed musical films like “Hairspray” and “Rock of Ages,” could probably lure Midler and co. back in with a musical number or performance.
Until then, though, we’d have to hope.
By Michael Jacobo
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