Thora Birch Open to Returning for ‘Hocus Pocus 3’ as Dani Dennison
2 mins readThora Birch, who portrayed Dani Dennison in the original Hocus Pocus, has expressed that she is open to revisiting the role if Disney moves forward with another sequel. The actor recently shared her thoughts in a new interview, signaling that she would be interested in returning to Salem for the next chapter of the Halloween favorite.
Birch told Entertainment Tonight that she would “love to know what they land on for how Dani wound up,” adding that she is “super open” to the idea of returning. Her comment quickly drew attention from longtime fans who have been hoping to see more of the original characters since Hocus Pocus 2 premiered on Disney Plus in 2022.
The actress was initially set to make an appearance in the second film but had to withdraw due to scheduling conflicts. Her absence was one of the sequel’s most discussed omissions, as the film reintroduced the Sanderson sisters but not the children who originally outsmarted them.
Development on Hocus Pocus 3 has been underway at Disney Plus since last year. Reports indicate that the script is complete and that key cast members, including Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy, have expressed interest in returning. Birch’s recent comments add new momentum to the project, especially among fans eager to see familiar faces from the 1993 original.
If Birch does reprise her role, her character Dani Dennison could provide a bridge between the earlier films and the new storyline, offering a connection for audiences who grew up with the original. However, no casting decisions have been officially announced.
Disney has not shared details about production timelines or release dates, though insiders suggest the studio intends to continue the Hocus Pocus legacy through both new characters and callbacks to its earliest roots.
As discussions continue, Birch’s openness keeps the door wide open for a nostalgic reunion that could strengthen the emotional link between the first film and its modern successors.
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