Original ‘Practical Magic’ star reacts to being shut out of highly anticipated sequel: ‘Sad

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Add Page Six on Google "Practical Magic" star Evan Rachel Wood admitted she was bummed she was left out of the highly anticipated sequel.

"I read the book, and it seems like they’re not following the book," the actress, who portrayed Kylie Owens, the oldest daughter of Sandra Bullock's character in the 1998 film, told "Entertainment Tonight" on Monday.

“I think, in the book, it would have made sense to bring me back. I think in the way they’re approaching it, the way they’re doing it, it didn’t make sense.”

"But it is sad because we bonded with that cast so much as children," Wood, 38, explained, adding, "And so, to miss out on the opportunity to look at that cast and look at that house as an adult and see the history in our eyes is something that can’t be faked.”

"I'm sad that doesn't get to exist, especially for the fans," she continued.

The "Thirteen" star is being replaced by actress Joey King, who will take over the role as Kylie.

"But I wish them all the best, and obviously wish Joey the best," Wood continued. "And I hope she had a great time. I still have really fond memories of being in the original."

Actress Alexandra Artrip, who portrayed Bullock's youngest daughter, Antonia Owens, will also not return for the movie. Instead, "Game of Thrones" alum Maisie Williams has taken her place.

Additionally, Aidan Quinn, who starred as Bullock's on-screen detective love interest, Gary Hallet, was also not asked to return.

Alice Hoffman's 1995 novel "Practical Magic" inspired the first movie based on two witchy sisters, starring Bullock as Sally Owens and Nicole Kidman as Gillian Owens.

Hoffman wrote a sequel to her novel, “The Book of Magic," released in 2021, which inspired the forthcoming Susanne Bier-directed movie.

The second movie adaptation will hit theaters on Sept. 11.

Wood previously announced that she would not be returning to the big screen for "Practical Magic 2" via Instagram in June.

"I am getting asked about this a lot, so l'll just clear it up now;I was not asked to come back and be in the #PracticalMagic sequel. l offered my services, even if it was one scene or one line," she told fans via her Stories.

"I was told they are re-casting. I am sorry to disappoint the fans. It was not in my control or my choice. I would have happily rejoined my sisters."

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