Variety was first to report Shankman will helm the sequel to the 1993 cult classic set at Disney’s streaming service, Disney+. He will direct from a screenplay penned by Workaholics writer and co-producer Jen D’Angelo

The original film starred Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy as three witch sisters, who 300 years after they were cursed, were inadvertently resurrected only to discover to their horror that Halloween has become a holiday. According to the outlet, the three are not attached to the sequel, but Disney is hopeful that they will become involved in some capacity.

Shankman is best known for directing Hairspray as well as Step Up and a Walk to Remember. He is currently in pre-production on Disney’s Enchanted sequel, Disenchanted.

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The original Disney film was directed by Kenny Ortega from a script by Mick Garris and Neil Cuthbert. It followed the Sanderson sisters, played by Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy, a trio of witches who are resurrected on Halloween, 300 years after the were cursed. They then discover to their horror that in the 20th century, Halloween has become a holiday. 

Scripting Hocus Pocus 2 is Workaholics writer and co-producer Jen D’Angelo. According to sources Midler, Parker, and Najimy are not attached to the project, however, Disney hopes to get them involved. 

Hocus Pocus was a disappointment in the box office bringing in just $39 million worldwide on a $28 million budget, however, the film quickly gained a cult following and has since become a Halloween staple. 

Collider was first to report the news. 

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Variety was first to report Shankman will helm the sequel to the 1993 cult classic set at Disney’s streaming service, Disney+. He will direct from a screenplay penned by Workaholics writer and co-producer Jen D’Angelo

The original film starred Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy as three witch sisters, who 300 years after they were cursed, were inadvertently resurrected only to discover to their horror that Halloween has become a holiday. According to the outlet, the three are not attached to the sequel, but Disney is hopeful that they will become involved in some capacity.

Shankman is best known for directing Hairspray as well as Step Up and a Walk to Remember. He is currently in pre-production on Disney’s Enchanted sequel, Disenchanted.

The post Adam Shankman to Direct “Hocus Pocus 2” appeared first on OMG Check It Out !.

The original Disney film was directed by Kenny Ortega from a script by Mick Garris and Neil Cuthbert. It followed the Sanderson sisters, played by Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy, a trio of witches who are resurrected on Halloween, 300 years after the were cursed. They then discover to their horror that in the 20th century, Halloween has become a holiday. 

Scripting Hocus Pocus 2 is Workaholics writer and co-producer Jen D’Angelo. According to sources Midler, Parker, and Najimy are not attached to the project, however, Disney hopes to get them involved. 

Hocus Pocus was a disappointment in the box office bringing in just $39 million worldwide on a $28 million budget, however, the film quickly gained a cult following and has since become a Halloween staple. 

Collider was first to report the news. 

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