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DiCaprio Nearly Played Hocus Pocus' Max!
18 Oct
Summary
- Leonardo DiCaprio was considered for Max Dennison's role.
- Cast celebrated the cult classic's enduring popularity.
- Original cast missed out on 'Hocus Pocus 2' roles.
At a recent 90s Con event, the cast of "Hocus Pocus" gathered to celebrate the enduring legacy of the 1993 cult classic. Director Kenny Ortega disclosed that Leonardo DiCaprio was among the actors considered for the pivotal role of Max Dennison, a character ultimately played by Omri Katz. Katz, who was unaware of the competition with DiCaprio, recalled auditioning alongside the future star.
The reunion, which included actors like Jason Marsden, Vinessa Shaw, Thora Birch, Tobias Jelinek, and Larry Bagby, highlighted the film's unexpected transformation into a Halloween favorite. Despite the original Sanderson sisters Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy not being present, their impact was widely praised. Cast members shared anecdotes about working alongside the acclaimed actresses.
Despite its initial box office disappointment in 1993, "Hocus Pocus" gained popularity through television airings and DVD sales. While the original cast members did not reprise their roles in "Hocus Pocus 2" in 2022, discussions for a "Hocus Pocus 3" have reportedly begun, with Sarah Jessica Parker teasing a brilliant script.
