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What the 'Hocus Pocus 2' cast looks like now compared to the original movie

Ayomikun Adekaiyero   

What the 'Hocus Pocus 2' cast looks like now compared to the original movie
"Hocus Pocus" will surely get you in the Halloween mood.Walt Disney
  • "Hocus Pocus 2" premieres on Disney+ on Friday, September 30.
  • The sequel is set 29 years after the first movie, with several characters returning.

Winifred, also known as Winnie, is the leader of the witches, and the eldest Sanderson sister.

Winifred, also known as Winnie, is the leader of the witches, and the eldest Sanderson sister.
Bette Midler in "Hocus Pocus."      Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

In the sequel, Winnie's costume has been updated. The belt on her robe only has one buckle rather than the two she had in the original film. Plus, her sleeves are gold rather than dark green.

In the sequel, Winnie
Midler reprises her role as Winifred in the sequel.      Matt Kennedy

Mary Sanderson is the middle sister and her hair is shaped like a witch's hat.

Mary Sanderson is the middle sister and her hair is shaped like a witch
Kathy Najimy in "Hocus Pocus."      Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.

Mary no longer has purple dye in her hair. Her costume has also been adapted to be more modern.

Mary no longer has purple dye in her hair. Her costume has also been adapted to be more modern.
Mary (Najimy) flying on magical Roomba vaccums.      Disney+

Sarah Sanderson is the youngest of the three witches.

Sarah Sanderson is the youngest of the three witches.
Sarah Jessica Parker, who played Sarah in "Hocus Pocus," is on the right.      Buena Vista Pictures

Sarah's hair is curlier and her costume has been modernized for the sequel. Her cloak's collar overlaps her dress and the top part of the dress has a floral design.

Sarah
Sarah Jessica Parker, Bette Midler and Kathy Najima in the "Hocus Pocus 2" trailer.      Disney+

Billy Butcherson is Winnie's ex-flame who she resurrects as a zombie in the first film.

Billy Butcherson is Winnie
Doug Jones as Billy Butcherson in "Hocus Pocus."      Walt Disney Pictures

Billy Butcherson's clothing doesn't look as tattered and rotten as his first appearance in "Hocus Pocus."

Billy Butcherson
Jones also reprises his role in the sequel.      Matt Kennedy / Disney+

In the original film, Dani Dennison, Max Dennison, and Allison are the main heroes who work together to stop the Sanderson sisters.

In the original film, Dani Dennison, Max Dennison, and Allison are the main heroes who work together to stop the Sanderson sisters.
Dani (Thora Birch), Max (Omri Katz) and Allison (Vinessa Shaw) are not returning for the sequel.      Buena Vista Pictures

The sequel has a new set of heroes, Izzy, Becca, and Cassie. They are best friends rather than siblings or romantic partners.

The sequel has a new set of heroes, Izzy, Becca, and Cassie. They are best friends rather than siblings or romantic partners.
Belissa Escobedo as Izzy, Whitney Peak as Becca, and Lilia Buckingham as Cassie.      Disney Enterprises, Inc

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