# Practical Magic 2 film release and character details > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/practical-magic-2-film-release-and-character-details > Updated: 2026-09-20T13:05:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. The film Practical Magic 2, directed by Susanne Bier and based on Alice Hoffman’s novel The Book of Magic, serves as a sequel to the 1998 original. The story centers on the Owens family, a lineage of women burdened by a curse that causes their romantic interests to die prematurely. In this installment, Sally Owens, portrayed by Sandra Bullock, is a widow following the death of her husband, Gary. The narrative features Sally’s adult daughters, Antonia and Kylie. Regarding character portrayal, Maisie Williams, who plays Antonia, has discussed her decision to portray the character as a ‘sapphic icon.’ While the film’s screenplay does not explicitly define the character’s sexuality, Williams noted that her performance uses gesture and behavior to convey this identity, reconciling Antonia’s science-focused worldview with her family’s magical heritage. This differs from the source material, which includes an explicit lesbian storyline for the character. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-20: Practical Magic 2 explores the Owens family curse Practical Magic 2 follows the cursed Owens family, focusing on Sally Owens and her daughters as they navigate the family's magical legacy and recurring tragedies. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/practical-magic-2-explores-the-owens-family-curse ### 2026-09-18: Maisie Williams discusses character portrayal in Practical Magic 2 Maisie Williams revealed she portrayed Antonia Owens as a sapphic character in Practical Magic 2, despite the film leaving the character's sexuality implicit compared to the source novel. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maisie-williams-discusses-character-portrayal-in-practical-magic-2 --- Cite as: Practical Magic 2 film release and character details. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/practical-magic-2-film-release-and-character-details