Here's The Cast Of "Hocus Pocus 2", Who They Play, And Where You Might Know Them From

    Oh, I'm ready for round two!

    Sam Cleal
    by Sam Cleal

    BuzzFeed Staff

    Almost 30 years after the original Hocus Pocus, the Disney gods blessed us with a sequel and we got to find out what the Sanderson sisters would do if they were brought back to life for a SECOND time!

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    And they were much the same as the first time – kissing boys, flying on hoovers, and sucking the lives out of innocent children!

    It's been 29 years since someone lit the Black Flame Candle and resurrected the 17th-Century Sanderson sisters, and they're looking for revenge! Now it's up to three high-school students to stop the ravenous witches from wreaking a new kind of havoc on Salem before dawn on All Hallow's Eve.

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    With a story David Kirschner – the man who conceived the idea for the original film – and direction by Anne Fletcher, this promises to be an amazing follow-up to the iconic 1993 movie. "We made this movie purely for the fans", says Anne. "They have been knocking, and we answered".

    I couldn't be more thrilled that all three of the Sanderson sisters original actors returned for this film. Accompanying them are a whole host of new characters – lets get to them, shall we?

    Whitney Peak as Becca

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    Becca is an independent and spirited high school student who is drawn to the art of witchcraft. Each year on her birthday, Becca ventures into Salem's Forbidden Woods to set her intentions for the upcoming year. However, this year she's been gifted a Black Flame Candle, and things are about to go left! Fun fact: Whitney has said she learned to "throw zaps" from Bette Midler herself!

    Where you know Whitney from: Gossip Girl, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Home Before Dark

    Belissa Escobedo as Izzy

    Belissa Escobedo on the red carpet as herself and as Izzy in hocus pocus 2
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    Izzy is one of Becca's BFFs. She's cheerful and optimistic, but perhaps a bit naive. Izzy wants everything to go seamlessly and for everyone to be happy – let's see if the Sanderson sisters help or hinder Izzy in her quest to make things right with former friend, Cassie. I'm guessing, outlook not so good.

    Where you know Belissa from: American Horror Stories, The Baker and the Beauty, Don't Look Deeper

    Lilia Buckingham as Cassie

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    Cassie is a friend of Becca and Izzy's, but she's been out of the picture for a while as she's been spending more and more time with her boyfriend, Mike. Cassie is sweet and good-natured, but she has trouble communicating with those closest to her, and has been unable to convey her true feelings towards the girls as a result.

    Where you know Cassie from: Zoe Valentine, Crown Lake, Modern Family

    Tony Hale as Reverend Traske/Mayor Traske

    Tony Hale on the red carpet as himself and as Mayor Traske in hocus pocus 2
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    Tony plays the dual roles of Reverend Traske in 1653 Salem, and Mayor Traske in the present day. As the Reverend and the town's spiritual leader, he's unpleasant, judgmental, and easily flappable. It's due to his self-righteous protestations and meddling that the Sanderson sisters come to power.

    As the mayor, Traske is a happy-go-lucky, somewhat edgy local politician who is obsessed with candy apples. To his high school-aged daughter Cassie, he's loving and strict, but with the best of intentions.

    Where you know Tony from: Arrested Development, Veep, The Mysterious Benedict Society

    Sam Richardson as Gilbert

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    Gilbert is the owner/curator of the Olde Salem Magic Shoppe, the Sanderson sisters' former home, which has been turned into a museum and gift shop. He considers himself a purveyor of the arts of witchcraft and provides Becca and Izzy with the candle, which brings Winifred, Sarah, and Mary back from the grave.

    Where you know Sam from: Veep, Detroiters, I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson

    Hannah Waddingham as The Witch Mother

    Hannah Waddingham on the red carpet as herself and as The Witch Mother in hocus pocus 2
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    The Witch Mother roams the Forbidden Woods of Salem in search of children, whom she relies on for her youthful appearance. Four hundred years old, she is lonely and misses the witches from her own coven. Sensing a connection with a young Winnie Sanderson, she bestows her with the Book of Spells.

    Where you know Hannah from: Ted Lasso, Sex Education, Game of Thrones

    Doug Jones as Billy Butcherson

    Doug Jones on the red carpet as himself and as Billy Butcherson in hocus pocus 2
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    Billy is erroneously known as the former boyfriend of Winifred Sanderson. Now he is back from the grave, having been dug up by Gilbert to help the witches with their life potion.

    Where you know Doug from: The Shape of Water, Hellboy, Star Trek: Discovery

    Sarah Jessica Parker as Sarah Sanderson

    Sarah Jessica Parker on the red carpet as herself and as Sarah in hocus pocus 2
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    The youngest of the three Sanderson sisters, Sarah is beautiful, ditzy, and flirtatious and constantly seems to be annoying Winnie. She's silly and she's boy-crazy, but in this movie, she also has the opportunity to show her strength.

    Where you know SJP from: Sex and the City, And Just Like That, Failure to Launch, Divorce

    Kathy Najimy as Mary Sanderson

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    Winifred, Sarah, and Mary were the most powerful coven of their time – before they were executed for practicing witchcraft – and vowed to take their revenge on the town of Salem. Mary is the middle sister: she's goofy and giddy and can easily sniff out children, which makes it easy for her to keep tabs on Becca and Izzy.

    Where you know Kathy from: Sister Act, Rat Race, The Kathy and Mo Show

    Bette Midler as Winifred Sanderson

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    Winnie is the cunning, smart, cruel, and vindictive oldest sister. Producer Lynn Harris says of Bette: "[she's] deeply committed to Winifred Sanderson, as well as to Winnie's fans. She has a deep understanding of what Winifred would and would not do and a true respect for the fans' love of Winifred Sanderson."

    Where you know Bette from: Big Business, Beaches, The First Wives Club, The Politician

    Additionally, Froy Gutierrez plays Mike, and Drag Race stars Ginger Minj, Kornbread Jeté, and Kahmora Hall portray drag queens impersonating Winifred, Mary, and Sarah!!

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    You might recognize Froy from Cruel Summer, and Ginger, Kornbread, and Kahmora all competed on RuPaul's Drag Race.

    Will you be watching Hocus Pocus 2? Maybe you have already! Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.