Joey King Defends Her Role in Practical Magic 2 Against Fan Criticism

POLICY WIRE — City, Country — Joey King is addressing the backlash she faced for her role in Practical Magic 2. The actor, who portrays Sandra Bullock’s character’s daughter in the...

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September 1, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — City, Country — Joey King is addressing the backlash she faced for her role in Practical Magic 2. The actor, who portrays Sandra Bullock’s character’s daughter in the sequel, has spoken out against those who claim she spoiled the film.

After a TikTok user expressed disappointment, stating that King ‘ruined what would have been a beautiful, witchy fan fave movie,’ the 27-year-old star replied with a heartfelt message. She emphasized her love for the original film and her joy in being part of the sequel.

King encouraged fans to keep an open mind about the new casting choices, sharing her enthusiasm for the project. Her response effectively quelled the critic, who later apologized, acknowledging King’s impact.

The sequel, directed by Susanne Bier and based on Alice Hoffman’s novel The Book of Magic, features King alongside Maisie Williams as the daughters of the original film’s characters, played by Evan Rachel Wood and Alexandra Artrip in 1998.

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Wood had previously expressed her disappointment at not being asked to return for the sequel. Meanwhile, Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock have both spoken positively about the new film, highlighting its themes of sisterhood and family.

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