Overview
- Hocus Pocus 3, reported Wednesday to be in early development at Disney’s live-action unit, will reunite Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy as the Sanderson sisters.
- Disney assigned executive Jessica Virtue, EVP of Production, to oversee the project for Disney Live Action.
- Reporters say earlier talks stalled over pay for the three stars, and those deals are now resolved, clearing the way to proceed.
- Several outlets report plans for a theatrical component, a change from Hocus Pocus 2’s Disney+ debut, though Disney has not confirmed release plans.
- Key details remain under wraps, and coverage conflicts on whether Hocus Pocus 2 director Anne Fletcher and writer Jen D’Angelo are officially attached.