Nicole Kidman hails ‘amazing’ reunion with Sandra Bullock for Practical Magic 2

Nicole Kidman (Doug Peters/PA) PA Wire Carla Feric 6 minutes ago Nicole Kidman said it was “amazing” to reunite with her Practical Magic co-star Sandra Bullock for the film’s sequel, and thanked the “groundswell of fans” that made it possible.

The Australian-American actress, 59, starred alongside Bullock in the 1998 cult classic film – which follows witch sisters Sally and Gillian Owens as they navigate life with their magical abilities.

The stars have reunited almost 30 years later for its sequel, which sees the sisters confront a multi-generational curse threatening their family.

Kidman praised how “gratifying” it was to return to the franchise so many years later, as she spoke to the Press Association at the European premiere of Practical Magic 2.

The Oscar-winning actress said: “It used to be that films came out and they died, then they would find a life of their own.

“So much of the time now that doesn’t happen – it comes out, it’s gone, it’s so quick.

“This is an example of a film that can find its way, and people eventually find it and then demand a sequel, which is great.”

Kidman also said the latest instalment in the franchise has been made “primarily due to the groundswell of fans” as she discussed the “amazing” new film.

Nicole Kidman said ‘it is so hard to get a film made’ (Ian West/PA) PA Wire She added: “To be able to come back 28 years later and star in this movie together, and be able to get it made…

“It is so hard to get a film made, particularly with a budget that is decent, and to be able to do it together as women is kind of fantastic.

“That’s gratifying in itself, and hopefully it says something about the industry where you can do it.”

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The film is directed by Susanne Bier, and is focused on the female members of the Owens family – with Stockard Channing and Dianne Wiest also reprising their roles as Aunt Frances and Aunt Jet, respectively.