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Joey King Reveals Conversation With Evan Rachel Wood After Replacing Her in ‘Practical Magic 2’

Five outlets report on Joey King's response to criticism over her casting in 'Practical Magic 2'

By · Published September 1, 2026 at 17:27 UTC · Updated September 1, 2026 at 20:24 UTC

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  3. Peak measured velocity The recorded velocity reached 18.
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Source diversity sample: Yahoo · The Independent · TheWrap · Entertainment Weekly · Yahoo News Canada · E! News · The Hollywood Reporter.

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The brief

Five entertainment outlets report on Joey King's response to criticism over her casting in 'Practical Magic 2'. King replaced Evan Rachel Wood in the sequel. King revealed a conversation with Wood after taking over the role. The director of 'Practical Magic 2' stated that the recasting was not personal.

News and Yahoo News Canada report on King's response to fans who criticized her casting. The Hollywood Reporter and Entertainment Weekly focus on King's conversation with Wood and the director's comments. TheWrap and Yahoo News Canada quote King's response to fans. The conversation between King and Wood is not detailed.

The director's comments do not specify the reasons for the recasting. The reaction from Wood is not mentioned.

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Quick answers

Who is replacing Evan Rachel Wood in 'Practical Magic 2'?

Joey King is replacing Evan Rachel Wood in 'Practical Magic 2'.

What did Joey King say about the criticism over her casting?

King responded to fans who said her casting 'completely ruined' the movie. She said, 'I know it's hard'.

What did the director of 'Practical Magic 2' say about the recasting?

The director stated that the recasting was 'not personal'.

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