Birch was asked to reprise the role of Dani in grown-up form, but scheduling conflicts prevented the actress from appearing in the Disney+ sequel, EW has confirmed.

Why didn't Max and Dani come back for Hocus Pocus 2?

'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.

Why didn't the original cast come back for Hocus Pocus 2?

During a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, Murray opened up about Hocus Pocus 2's returning stars. The original movie actor explained why he and several other stars did not return for Hocus Pocus 2, citing the sequel's need to simply move onto a new story involving the Sanderson Sisters.

What happened to Dani in Hocus Pocus?

Dani was planned to make a return in Hocus Pocus 2 during early development, but Thora Birch's scheduling conflicts with the upcoming Netflix series Wednesday prevented her from reprising the role, and was removed from the finished product.

Who didn't want to be in Hocus Pocus 2?

Though Katz, Shaw, and Birch did not reprise their roles in Hocus Pocus 2, D'Angelo also says that she wrote cameos for several OG characters that didn't make the final cut — and she even expanded heavily on Birch's Dani, though the actress' involvement didn't pan out.

Hocus Pocus 2: Thora Birch Disappointed She Couldn’t Return for Sequel

Why weren't the dennisons in Hocus Pocus 2?

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.

Why was Hocus Pocus 2 so bad?

Hocus Pocus 2 is a lot of underdeveloped characters, teenage nonsense that is made famous in Zombies and Descendants. The emotional moments and real if character connections of the first one are sort of washed out and drowned by the overdramatized moments that do little for viewers like me.

Is the witch in Hocus Pocus 2 supposed to be Dani?

Hocus Pocus 2 originally had Thora Birch's Dani battling Sanderson Sisters with 'arsenal of anti-magic' "I was so invested in trying to get Dani back into the story. We had a bunch of different versions of that," sequel writer Jen D'Angelo tells EW.

Is the original Dani in Hocus Pocus 2?

However, none of the child actors who played the protagonists Max (Omri Katz), Dani (Birch), and Allison (Vinessa Shaw), make an appearance in the sequel. Fletcher told Entertainment Weekly that she found it "very difficult" to bring all the original actors back.

Is Max Dani and Allison in Hocus Pocus 2?

While the Sanderson Sisters are at the heart of Hocus Pocus, the first movie also relied on central characters Max, Dani, and Allison. Unfortunately, the trio did not return in Hocus Pocus 2 after the sequel went in a different direction.

Was Hocus Pocus 2 a flop?

'Hocus Pocus 2' proves this Hollywood flop is officially a Halloween cult classic. The original movie was terrible. However, the sequel is brilliant, and a reminder of why Disney has become the biggest success story in entertainment.

Why did Omri Katz not appear in Hocus Pocus 2?

“I do know that there were, along the way, some concepts and some ideas about ways to bring us back. And for whatever reason, it just didn't work.” The actress joked that ultimately, “what we like to say in the business: we had scheduling conflicts.”

Why is Max not in Hocus Pocus 2?

Omri Katz (Max)

Hocus Pocus 2 director Anne Fletcher confirmed in an interview with Entertainment Weekly that Omri Katz, among some other OG characters, would not be returning for the sequel due the logistics of fitting them all in with the new story they had planned.

How did Max save Dani again in Hocus Pocus?

The witches come after Dani, Max and Allison in a graveyard. They place Dani in an open grave lined with salt. Dani is captured again, and Winifred tries to kill her because Dani called her ugly. To save Dani, Max drinks a potion and asks the witches to take him in her place.

Why weren't the original kids in Hocus Pocus 2?

“I do know that there were, along the way, some concepts and some ideas about ways to bring us back. And for whatever reason, it just didn't work,” Birch continued. “Some of us were going to be on, some of us weren't. And then it just was such a roller coaster ride.

Who turned down the role of Max in Hocus Pocus?

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.

What happened to Max Dennison?

Omri Katz (Max Dennison)

Of all the “Hocus Pocus” stars, Omri Katz is the only one who largely left Hollywood after starring in the film. Today, he runs a cannabis brand, but has noted that he'd be open to returning for future “Hocus Pocus” projects.

How old was Dani in Hocus Pocus in real life?

At age 11, Birch appeared in the Halloween-set fantasy film Hocus Pocus (1993), playing Dani Dennison, the younger sister of a teenage boy who inadvertently resurrects a trio of witches.

How old is Dani in Hocus Pocus now?

At 40 years old, Thora Birch is now only a few years younger than Midler was when she first played Hocus Pocus' villain Winifred. Here's a look at what Dani from Hocus Pocus looks like now.

Why weren't Max and Allison in Hocus Pocus 2?

Related Story. As for Max (Omri Katz) and Allison (Vinessa Shaw), director Anne Fletcher confirmed to Entertainment Weekly in August that they aren't returning, as it was “difficult” to fit them in the new storyline.

What is the Easter egg in Hocus Pocus 2?

The Sun. While the sun doesn't actually make an appearance in Hocus Pocus 2, the sisters once again believe they're being melted by daylight. It turns out they're only blinded by car headlights — a reference to when Max, Dani and Allison tricked the sisters by simulating sunrise the same way in 1993.

Who is the little girl in Hocus Pocus Dani?

From Monkey Trouble (1994) to American Beauty (1999)-- that's Hollywood "Hocus Pocus"! Thora Birch was born on Thursday (as in Thor's Day) March 11, 1982 in Los Angeles.

Why is her smile backwards in Hocus Pocus 2?

Speaking to Entertainment Weekly Kathy Najimy explained she switched the side of the smile to the left as it was getting too difficult to do it on the right side. She said: "It's on the other side mainly because it's so hard for me to do it on the side I did it on 30 years ago.

Why are parents upset about Hocus Pocus 2?

Gooch first warned parents about the film on social and then joined CBS' local Texas affiliate Kwtx for a now-viral interview. “A worst case scenario is: you unleash hell on your kids and in your home,” Gooch said. “The whole movie is based on witches harvesting children for blood sacrifices.”

Why is Hocus Pocus inappropriate?

While the Halloween violence is minimal, there are numerous sexual innuendos in this movie that are shocking for a movie that seems to be aimed for kids. Examples include the 16 year old brother snuggling a pillow and pretending it's his crush and numerous references to him being a "virgin".