The sequel Hocus pocus 2 is now on Disney+, and while the sequel to the 1993 classic brings back many familiar faces, Torah Berk is not among them. Birch, a former child star, appeared in the original Hocus Pocus as Dani, the younger sister of Omri Katz’s Max Dennison. It was previously reported that Birch would not be in the new film, despite attempts by the filmmakers to get her involved.
In a new interview with Entertainment tonightBirch spoke more about her absence in Hocus pocus 2. She confirms that there were plans to get her involved and revealed that the filmmakers had multiple concepts for bringing Dani back. The problem was not with the creative plans for her character, which she loved, but with the timing, as Birch was busy with another project at the time. Hocus pocus 2 was filming. That said, Birch leaves the door open for Dani’s return in Hocus pocus 3if that ever was anything.
“There were three options we had to bring Dani back, which I was all excited about. But it turns out by the time they finally started filming, I was already on something else, so… I’m open minded “If you want to talk about spin-offs, you want to tell it all, let’s go. That’s the question (where Dani is today). That’s roughly what we were going to explore.”
In a separate chat with ETBirch added that she was “stunned” to miss this Hocus pocus 2 but is nonetheless excited to watch the film on Disney+.
“I was a little upset that I couldn’t make it. I was busy with something else when they were filming, otherwise I would definitely be on set with the girls. I can’t wait to see what they do with it. I know they have a very different, fresh approach, so I’m excited.”
Hocus Pocus 2 has arrived on Disney+
There are some returning stars for Hocus pocus 2, most notably with the Sanderson Sisters returning with original actresses Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy and Sarah Jessica Parker. There are other surprises for fans of the original film, such as Doug Jones returning as Billy Butcherson. The film also stars Sam Richardson, Whitney Peak, Belissa Escobedo, Tony Hale and Hannah Waddingham. Anne Fletcher directed the sequel from a screenplay written by Jen D’Angelo.
You can check out the official trailer and synopsis for Hocus pocus 2 below. The film is now streaming on Disney+.
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