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Practical Magic Stars Reveal Character Secrets
7 Jul
Summary
- Gillian embraces her true self and magical abilities fully.
- Sally initially viewed magic as the cause of her heartbreak.
- Stars praise the natural sisterly bond between Bullock and Kidman.
Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman are revisiting their iconic roles from the 1998 film "Practical Magic." In a special clip celebrating the film's release on 4K UHD, the actresses shared insights into their characters.
Bullock described Gillian as brave, fully embracing her identity and magical nature. Kidman added that Gillian's character is about not rejecting who you are, even if it means accepting a life without romantic love, focusing instead on fun.
Producer Denise Di Novi contrasted Gillian with Sally, noting Sally's deep longing for soulmate love, which was tragically cut short. Di Novi also pointed out Sally's initial rejection of magic, viewing it as the source of her pain and ostracization from the town.
Di Novi further elaborated on the magic's differing perception between the sisters. Gillian celebrates magic as a gift, while Sally initially shuns it, associating it with her broken heart. She also praised the authentic sisterly bond between Bullock and Kidman, which was evident during filming.
