Anne Fletcher Taking Over as Director of HOCUS POCUS 2 From Adam Shankman

Director and choreographer Anne Fletcher is taking over as director for the upcoming Disney sequel Hocus Pocus 2 from Adam Shankman, who had been lined up to helm the picture. Shankman is currently prepping to begin shooting another Disney sequel, Disenchanted, and the studio is looking to begin Hocus Pocus 2 sooner than later.

Fletcher is a long-time friend of Shankman, who helped her make her directorial debut with Touchstone’s film Step Up in 2006. Fletcher went on to direct 27 Dresses, The Proposal, Guilt Trip, Dumplin’, and episodes of This is Us. Fletcher was also originally attached to direct Disenchanted until the project was put on hold. Knowing this, it is quite possible that she joined the project per his recommendation.

Hocus Pocus 2 will see the return of all three Sanderson sisters, with Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy reprising their roles as Winifred, Sarah, and Mary, respectively. The script has been written by Jen D’Angelo (Workaholics). Details on the project are being kept quiet, and an official release date has yet to be announced. However, a 2022 Disney+ release is likely.

via: TheDisInsider