TL;DR
- Maisie Williams plays Antonia, a lesbian med student in ‘Practical Magic 2’.
- The film features beloved characters Sally and Gilly, played by Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman.
- Fans hope for authentic LGBTQ representation in the sequel.
- The movie is based on Alice Hoffman’s book, ‘The Book of Magic’.
- The trailer has sparked nostalgia and excitement for the franchise.
Witches, rejoice! The sequel to the beloved classic ‘Practical Magic’ is on its way, and it’s bringing a sprinkle of sapphic magic with it! The trailer has dropped, and it’s got all the nostalgic feels we could ever ask for. Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman are back as the iconic Owens sisters, Sally and Gilly, and they’re ready to cast some spells and break some hearts once again.
But hold onto your broomsticks because this time, they’re not alone. Joining the witchy duo are Sally’s now-grown daughters, played by the talented Maisie Williams and Joey King. Now, here’s where it gets juicy: in the book that the movie is based on, ‘The Book of Magic’ by Alice Hoffman, Sally’s daughter Antonia is a lesbian med student who falls in love with a woman named Ariel. And guess who’s stepping into those fabulous shoes? That’s right, it’s our girl Maisie Williams!
Unless they’ve decided to pull a fast one and change the character’s identity (which would be a major letdown), it looks like we’re getting a lesbian witch in this sequel. Can you even imagine? The queer representation in the original ‘Practical Magic’ was already pretty strong, with its themes of outcasts and misunderstood souls, but this could take things to a whole new level. We’re talking about a character who could resonate with so many in the LGBTQ community, and that’s something to celebrate!
As the trailer unfolds, it’s clear that the magic is still alive, and the nostalgia is palpable. The witches we grew up loving are back, and they’re ready to enchant a new generation. But let’s be real: we’re all holding our breath to see if the filmmakers will stay true to the source material and give us the representation we crave. Fingers crossed that the already-sapphic-coded story evolves to include some actual sapphic content!
Mark your calendars for September, because we’re about to dive back into the world of magic, love, and sisterhood. And who knows? Maybe we’ll get a little more than just a sprinkle of LGBTQ representation this time around. Until then, let’s keep our wands crossed and hope for the best!
In the meantime, let’s celebrate the other queer content hitting our screens, like Meryl Wilsner’s ‘Cleat Cute’ getting the TV treatment and the latest season of ‘Ru Paul’s Drag Race’ crowning its winner. The world is getting gayer, and we’re here for it!
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