Adam Shankman set for Hocus Pocus 2

Kingpin of fun comedies, Adam Shankman (“Hairspray”, “Cheaper by the Dozen 2”, “Rock of Ages”) will direct Disney+’s “Hocus Pocus” sequel.

The highly-anticipated follow-up to the ’90s classic, which is expected to reunited Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy and Sarah Jessica Parker, will be penned by Jen A’Dangelo and produced by Lynn Harris.

Kenny Ortega directed the original.

A favorite at the House of Mouse, Shankman is also attached to direct a sequel to his his fantasy fable “Enchanted”, titled “Disenchanted”.

 

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Yep…. Thanks with all of my heart dear @disney Looks like Il be working on a looooooottttt of magic for awhile… I feel incredibly honored and humbled to be guiding forward these two Disney crown jewel legacies. My only hope is to honor those who came before me and build something new and exciting, as I desperately try to not let down the fans and enchant the new initiates! Fingers crossed! Xo

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Via ‘Variety‘, ‘Instagram’