Sandra Bullock on 'Practical Magic 2' and the spell the original film has on fans

NPR | By Leila Fadel

Published September 10, 2026 at 4:43 AM EDT

Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman starred in the 1998 film "Practical Magic," which has since become an "occult" hit. NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Bullock about the long-delayed "Practical Magic 2."

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Leila Fadel is a host of Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.

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