Hocus Pocus stars Omri Katz, Vinessa Shaw, and Jason Marsden address speculation surrounding their potential return for Hocus Pocus 2. Katz led the 1993 cult classic as Max Dennison, a young teen who accidentally awakens the Sanderson witches upon moving to Salem. Max teams up with his sister Dani (Thora Birch) and class crush Allison (Shaw) to stop the wicked trio from running amok on Halloween night. Marsden played a pivotal role in the film, lending his voice for Thackery Binx, a boy who the witches transformed into an immortal black cat.

Disney finally greenlit a sequel to the beloved movie, announcing that Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy, and Sarah Jessica Parker would all reprise their iconic roles as the Sanderson sisters. To viewers’ delight, it was later confirmed that Doug Jones would again don his dusty suit as zombie Billy Butcherson. As new Hocus Pocus 2 cast announcements began to trickle in, many wondered if the film’s original young adults would appear as well. Birch was one of the first OG players to reveal she had been offered a supporting role in Hocus Pocus 2, but had to turn it down.

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Now, during an interview at 90s Con with the Instagram account Hocus Pocus Collector, Katz, Shaw and Marsden address whether they are in the upcoming sequel. After noting that he’s excited for Hocus Pocus 2, Katz reports that many fans at 90s Con were disappointed to learn the three of them aren’t involved, to which the interviewer says she hopes that they’re all lying and will secretly be back. Check out their response below:

Katz: Yeah it should be interesting. You know, talking to a lot of fans today, people obviously really disappointed that we’re not involved. […] But, I could be lying. We’re all in it! No, maybe we’re not. Maybe we are!

Marsden: Maybe we’re not.

Shaw: You’ll just have to see it to know.

The group giggle and glance at each other throughout the exchange, clearly not wanting to say too much. While it has yet to be announced whether they’ll return, the upcoming flick already has a new set of heroes for viewers to root for. New Hocus Pocus 2 cast members include Whitney Peak (Becca), Lila Buckingham (Cassie), and Belissa Escobedo (Izzy), as three girls in present-day Salem who attempt to thwart the Sanderson sisters.

While Katz, Marsden and Shaw’s cheeky response doesn’t cement any answers, it also doesn’t rule any out. After all, they have previously expressed enthusiasm about being involved in Hocus Pocus 2. Whether they will play parents to one of the new younger heroes or take on more of a cameo part, their appearance would certainly conjure up the nostalgia many diehard fans are hoping to feel upon watching. Of course, the most important aspect is that all three Sanderson sisters are back, so the final product won’t be disappointing in that regard.

Source: Hocus Pocus Collector

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Robert Peterpaul is a Movie/TV News Writer for Screen Rant. He’s currently the host of The Art of Kindness podcast, which aims to showcase celebrities using their platform to make the world better. Peterpaul has been a professional Writer/ Editor for over eight years, writing for high-profile publications like HuffPost, Backstage and HOLA! USA, where he served as the Weekend Editor for six years. Robert has also worked on various television shows and films, including: NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” and “Access Hollywood.” When he’s not writing about entertainment, he’s entertaining. Robert has appeared in films like James Franco’s “King Cobra,” TV series such as Amazon Prime’s “New Dogs, Old Tricks,” and ad campaigns for brands like T-Mobile. He also has a long-running career in the theatre, getting his start Off-Broadway when he was child. Speaking of childhood, Robert’s second home growing up was blockbuster, where he rented “The Goonies” more times than any customer (always with a side of Sour Patch Kids, of course). His undying passion for entertainment and storytelling continues to thrive. He thanks you for reading and hopes you follow your bliss. You can follow him on Instagram/Twitter @robpeterpaul and at www.robertpeterpaul.com.

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