The first trailer for the sequel to the children’s horror comedy Abraadabra has appeared

Disney + released the first photos of Abracadabra 2the sequel to the well-remembered 1993 children’s horror comedy that features the return of Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker Y Kathy Najimy as the Sanderson sisters, a trio of witches in search of immortality and which will premiere on that streaming platform next September 30th.

In this sense, the Mickey Mouse company has published today on social networks the trailer and the poster of the film that the director has Anne Flether (27 weddings, dumplings) as a director and with Adam Shankman, Ralph Winter and David Kirschner in executive producing roles.

History

The continuation of Abra Cadabra It takes place 29 years after the last time the sisters, originally from the 17th century – and known for their interest in catching boys and girls for food – were resurrected when someone lit the black flame candle.

Now the trio seeks revenge on the Salem where three high schoolers must stop the witches from wreaking havoc in the city before dawn and during the always auspicious Halloween night.

In addition to the return of Midler, Parker and Najimy, Abracadabra 2 has a cast consisting of Sam Richardson (the war of tomorrow), Doug Jones (the shape of the water), Hannah Waddingham (ted lasso), Whitney Peak (gossip Girl), Belissa Escobedo (American horror stories) and Tony Hale (veep), more.

The director speaks

In May of last year, during the shooting of the film, the director declared, in dialogue with various international media, that her motivation for undertaking the project was that she specifically: “More than ever, people need to laugh.”

“It’s so fun to be able to have these three amazing actresses play these characters in a truly adorable movie. It will be a proposition for everyone, from fans who grew up with the original to the next generation of audiences who will love them immediately,” he had advanced into that. moment.

The original film, directed by Kenny Ortega (The girl in pink, The first year of the rest of our life), did not have, after its premiere, a great reception from critics and audiences, although through its classic broadcast on Disney cable channels every October, on the eve of Halloween nightit has been rediscovered by many people and has managed to become a sort of “cult classic” for fans of that party.

Bette Midler now has 76 years old. he became famous with The Rose in 1979, a drama that earned him his first Oscar nomination. In the following years he starred in films such as big deal (1988), Eternally friendssince 1988, Hocus Pocus since 1993, The first wives club and, among others, The Stepford wives, since 2004.

In a career spanning more than half a centuryMidler has won three Grammy Awards, four Golden Globes, three Emmy Awards and two Tony Awards. Also, in her singing career, has sold 30 million records.

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