For the 2022 sequel, producers filmed in Rhode Island, with Newport's Washington Square serving as a stand-in for downtown Salem. Bailey did not share whether “Hocus Pocus 3” would be filmed in New England.
Original Hocus Pocus director Kenny Ortega says he wasn't approached to make sequels: 'Disappointing' Ortega tells EW he's still "available and interested" in working on the upcoming Hocus Pocus 3 — but that he hasn't yet watched the Anne Fletcher-directed sequel.
20, two guests will get to stay in the Sanderson sisters' cottage from the films. The cottage, re-created by Airbnb in the woods of Salem, Mass., just like the movies, appears to be an exact replica. There's even a boiling cauldron in the center of the living room.
Where is the Sanderson sisters house in real life?
Yes, you can see the real-life location where the Sanderson Sisters were resurrected—if you dare! This private residence located at 4 Ocean Ave in Salem dates all the way back to 1870. Visitors probably shouldn't go knocking, but you can take a stroll by the house and admire its iconic exterior.
'Hocus Pocus' stars open up about why they aren't in sequel: 'It just didn't work' The Sanderson sisters were brought back to life in “Hocus Pocus 2,” but the children's franchise couldn't strike the right alchemy for some of its original cast members.
Max, Dani, and Allison, however, don't have any impact on Hocus Pocus 2. None of the three original characters return for cameos, with director Anne Fletcher citing their absence as due to difficulties in organically integrating them into the story.
The Sanderson Sisters Weren't "Evil" Enough In Hocus Pocus 2
The Sandersons' story this time relied more on sisterhood and the bond between Winifred, Mary, and Sarah rather than on their evil plans and acts, and these changes weren't well received by the audience.
This is a privately owned residence, and yes some lucky family resides in this infamous house used for filming in Hocus Pocus. Rumor has it the residents are cool with tourists taking pictures outside the house, but obviously be courteous of their privacy and property if you decide to visit.
Did they film inside the ropes mansion in Hocus Pocus?
One of the most memorable scenes in the film was when Max attends the Halloween party at Allison's house, the exterior of which was filmed at the Ropes Mansion, one of the most prominent 18th-century homes in Salem.
It turns out that there was a fourth Sanderson sister, Elizabeth. Elizabeth has been mostly forgotten by time because she tried to live a normal life away from her sisters. She married, had children, and reportedly didn't use magic.
As Cobweb jumps onto one specific shelf, he reveals a box labeled “BF Candle #2,” indicating that Gilbert had one more Black Flame Candle stashed at the magic shop. This tease is similar to Book's eye opening up in the end credits scene of Hocus Pocus (1993), suggesting the Sanderson Sisters could be resurrected again.
Leonardo DiCaprio had the chance to play the lead role of Max Dennison in 1993 cult classic fantasy comedy movie Hocus Pocus, but ultimately turned it down.
The source says that Disney asked Birch to play a "good supporting role" as an adult version of Dani, who appeared in the original Hocus Pocus back in 1993, but her obligations to Netflix's Addams Family-inspired series Wednesday prevented her from joining the production schedule.
Leonardo DiCaprio almost played Max Dennison in Hocus Pocus but declined the offer to pursue another role, which ultimately earned him an Academy Award nomination.
In fact, the same goes for all the original kids who don't reappear in Hocus Pocus 2. When asked about the potential return of Max, Dani, Allison, and Binx, Fletcher said she decided to avoid it as she couldn't find a way to include them in the story organically. Binx not returning was for the best.
While it is not confirmed that Allison is a witch in the Hocus Pocus canon, her fascination with witches and the supernatural raises the theory. The potential for an Allison-based spinoff series was discussed but never materialized, leaving the question of her witch status unanswered, yet open to future exploration.
Thackery was a 17th-century boy living with his parents and his sister, Emily. One day, he followed her into the woods but was unable to rescue her from the three Witches, and after insulting Winifred, he was transformed into an immortal black cat.
The Sanderson sisters are fictional (as is their cottage), but three sisters were really accused of being witches in 1692 – Sarah Cloyce, Rebecca Nurse and Mary Easty, according to the Salem Witch Museum. Cloyce escaped, but Nurse and Easty were ultimately hanged.
'Hocus Pocus' fans can now stay in the Sanderson Sisters' cottage A pair of guests will have the chance to stay in the Sanderson Sisters' cottage. They'll also get to visit haunted sites in Salem, view a special screening of 'Hocus Pocus 2' and try witchcraft.
The Sanderson Sisters invite brave souls to book a stay at the Hocus Pocus cottage, now on Airbnb. For the first time ever, guests can book a recreation of the Hocus Pocus cottage in Danver, Massachusetts for a stay this Halloween season – if they dare.
