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Global Desk Fans of Disney’’s Hocus Pocus franchise might soon watch a familiar face returning in Salem. Thora Birch, who popularly played Dani Dennison in the 1993 original movie, has disclosed that she’s “super open” to reprising her beloved character in the forthcoming Hocus Pocus 3, currently in development following the massive success of Hocus Pocus 2 on Disney+.Talking to Entertainment Tonight, Birch stated, “Yeah, I’d like to know what they land on for how Dani wound up. I’m super open to the idea. They love talking about this stuff, so we’ll see.” Her remarks fueled excitement among longtime fans eager to watch how Dani’s narrative could evolve decades following her initial adventure in Salem.Revisiting the Classic StoryIn the original Hocus Pocus, Dani grouped with her older brother Max (Omri Katz) and his crush Allison (Vinessa Shaw) to stop the Sanderson sisters, portrayed by Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy following them accidentally awakening from a 300-year slumber. The 1993 film evolved on to become a Halloween staple, adored for its comedy, nostalgia, and spooky tone.Missing Faces in Hocus Pocus 2While the 2022 movie brought back the iconic trio of witches, fans were upset that Birch, Katz, and Shaw did not present. Their absence, however, could make their possible comeback in the forthcoming third movie even more impactful.Last week, Bette Midler disclosed she has read an early script for Hocus Pocus 3, stating that “a lot of it was brilliant,” but acknowledged that “all those logistical things” required to be settled before shooting can start. Her comments confirm that progress is being made, though production timelines continue to be under wraps.Live EventsDisney+’s Record-Breaking SuccessWhen Hocus Pocus 2 debuted on Disney+ in 2022, it became a rapid streaming sensation, reaching over 2.7 billion minutes of watching in a single week. The enormous viewer response reaffirmed the franchise’s staying power and initiated Disney executives to go forward with a third installment.Confirmation of a Third ChapterSean Bailey, President of Walt Disney Studios Motion Picture Production, officially confirmed that Hocus Pocus 3 is in progress. While casting and narrative details are still not revealed, fans are hopeful that both the original and returning performers will reunite for another magical adventure in Salem. FAQs:1. Who is Thora Birch? Thora Birch is an American actress popular for playing Dani Dennison in the original Hocus Pocus (1993).2. What did Thora Birch say about returning? She stated that she’s “super open” to returning as Dani and is curious to watch how her character’s narrative has developed.Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now! (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel) Read More News onHocus Pocus 3Thora BirchHocus Pocus 2Dani DennisonBette MidlerDisney+Omri KatzVinessa ShawSanderson sistersDisney executives (Catch all the US News, UK News, Canada News, International Breaking News Events, and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Download The Economic Times News App to get Daily International News Updates....moreless (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel)Read More News onHocus Pocus 3Thora BirchHocus Pocus 2Dani DennisonBette MidlerDisney+Omri KatzVinessa ShawSanderson sistersDisney executives(Catch all the US News, UK News, Canada News, International Breaking News Events, and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Download The Economic Times News App to get Daily International News Updates....moreless Explore More Stories123
