Dianne Wiest will be back as Aunt Jet with Stockard Channing returning as Aunt Frances in Practical Magic 2.

Lee Pace (Foundation), Maisie Williams (The New Look), Xolo Maridueña (Blue Beetle), and Solly McLeod (The Dead Don’t Hurt) have joined the cast, which includes returning stars Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman.

Joey King (The Princess) is reportedly playing the daughter of Kidman’s character.

The filmmakers said in statement today, “Twenty-five years ago, Sally, Gillian, Aunt Jet and Aunt Franny flew off the pages of Alice Hoffman’s beloved novel and into theaters around the world, and we are thrilled to bring the Owens family back to the big screen with Joey, Lee, Maisie, Solly and Xolo joining the next chapter in our story. The enduring affection for these characters has been our inspiration to deliver the next installment in the Owens’ story to new fans, and those who’ve been with us since the beginning.”

Susanne Bier (Bird Box) will be directing Practical Magic 2 for Warner Bros. Akiva Goldsman (I Am LegendA Beautiful Mind), who co-wrote the original, is returning to pen the sequel. Bullock and Kidman are producing alongside Denise Di Novi.

Deadline first reported on the new cast.

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