This text is about the movie, “Hocus Pocus 2” which was released in 2022. It is a comedy family film directed by Anne Fletcher, with Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy playing significant roles. In the following sections, we will learn more about where the movie was filmed and interesting trivia related to the film.
Where it Filmed?
“Hocus Pocus 2” was primarily filmed across various locations in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, USA. Filming sites included Newport Rhode Island, Rhode Island, Lincoln, Rhode Island, La Salle Academy Providence, Rhode Island, and New England Studios, Devens, all in USA. The film was shot between October 18, 2021 – January 26, 2022, and then again from June 3, 2022 – June 15, 2022.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Bette Midler | Winifred Sanderson |
| Sarah Jessica Parker | Sarah Sanderson |
| Kathy Najimy | Mary Sanderson |
| Whitney Peak | Becca |
| Belissa Escobedo | Izzy |
| Lilia Buckingham | Cassie |
| Froy Gutierrez | Mike |
| Sam Richardson | Gilbert |
| Doug Jones | Billy Butcherson |
| Tony Hale | Mayor / Reverend Traske |
| Taylor Henderson | Young Winifred |
| Nina Kitchen | Young Mary |
| Thomas Fitzgerald | John Pritchett |
| Brett Cramp | Mr. Pritchett |
| Kim Niemi | Townsperson |
| Alison Weller | Townsperson |
| Holly Cinnamon | Townsperson |
| Patrick French | Townsperson |
| Charlotte Peed | Mrs. Smith |
| Ed Peed | Mr. Smith |
| Austin J. Ryan | Young Billy Butcherson |
| Hannah Waddingham | The Witch Mother |
| Michael Tow | Mr. Wilke |
| Brian Wiles | Rob |
| Owen Earls | Liam |
| Skyla Sousa | Teen Winifred |
| Aiden Torres | Teen Mary |
| Emma Kaufman | Teen Sarah |
| Chhoyang Cheshatsang | Thom |
| Jaylin Pryor | Teen Gilbert |
| Marissa Carpio | Food Stall Woman |
| Naheem Garcia | Fred |
| Dan Finnerty | Lucas |
| Kahmora Hall | Drag Queen Sarah |
| Juvan Elisma | Alex |
| Ryan Rosenthal | Glenn |
| Jen D’Angelo | Liam’s Mom |
| Mark Fichera | Scary Scarecrow |
| Jordan von Netzer | Roman Soldier |
| Mark Hawker | Puppeteer |
| Shane Dzicek | Puppeteer |
| Tiffany Brooks | Principal Dancer |
| Felicia Byrd | Principal Dancer |
| Kasandra Price | Principle Dancer |
| Stephen Ursprung | Principal Dancer |
| Steve Antonucci | Bewitched Crowd (uncredited) |
| David Armstrong | Villager (uncredited) |
| Jonathan Campano | Penguin (uncredited) |
| Rachael Christenson | Villager (uncredited) |
| Sheila Consiglia | Salem Police Officer (uncredited) |
| Todd Davis | Townsperson (uncredited) |
| Brendan Edwards | Police Sergeant (uncredited) |
| Francesca Galeon | Cheerleader (uncredited) |
| Heidi Garza | Festival Goer (uncredited) |
| Jay Gaudi | Concert Attendee (uncredited) |
| Shane Geraghty | Apple Dunker (uncredited) |
| Suzanne Gillies | Drummer (uncredited) |
| Eric Gledhill | Husband to Influencer (uncredited) |
| Ethnie Hales | Student (uncredited) |
| Justice Hedenberg | Apple Dunker (uncredited) |
| Bianca-Rose Lasky | Teenager (uncredited) |
| Cora Maple Lindell | High School Student (uncredited) |
| Jennifer Markes | Mayor’s wife (uncredited) |
| Terry McGinnis | Townsperson (uncredited) |
| Paul D. Messina | Townsperson (uncredited) |
| Alana Monteiro | Townsperson (uncredited) |
| Joe Penczak | Townsperson (uncredited) |
| Americo Presciutti | Festival Party Townperson (uncredited) |
| Russell J. Ramos | Tourist (uncredited) |
| Mathew Ray | High School Student (uncredited) |
| Audrey Redmond | Town Festival Costume Contest (uncredited) |
| Neal Sheldon Salisbury | Scarefest Coordinator (uncredited) |
| Anastasia Mousis Sanidopoulos | Dancer (uncredited) |
| Salvatore Santone | Magic shop employee (uncredited) |
| Amanda Shepherd | Emily Binx (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Jay Silva | Townsperson (uncredited) |
| Brian Sims | Borah (uncredited) |
| Bari Suzuki | Townsperson (uncredited) |
| Jenson Tavares | Villager (uncredited) |
| David Torres Jr. | Teacher (uncredited) |
| Emily Tung | Apple Dunker (uncredited) |
| Aaron Vexler | Villager (uncredited) |
| Patrick M. Walsh | Villager (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film runs for 1 hour and 43 minutes.
- It was nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys and won another 2 awards with 15 nominations.
- Bette Midler played the role of Winifred Sanderson.
- Sarah Jessica Parker played the character Sarah Sanderson.
- The role of Mary Sanderson was played by Kathy Najimy.
- Whitney Peak played Becca, and Belissa Escobedo played Izzy in the film.
- Lilia Buckingham played Cassie, while Froy Gutierrez played the character Mike.
- Sam Richardson played Gilbert and Doug Jones was Billy Butcherson.
- Tony Hale played dual roles as the Mayor and Reverend Traske.
- Young Winifred was played by Taylor Henderson.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Newport Rhode Island, USA
- Latitude: 41.4901024
- Longitude: -71.3128285
- Place ID: ChIJa5cJBbe65YkRIW8vLPeWXs4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Newport, RI, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Rhode Island, USA
- Latitude: 41.5800945
- Longitude: -71.4774291
- Place ID: ChIJD9cOYhQ15IkR5wbB57wYTh4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Rhode Island, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: La Salle Academy Providence, Rhode Island, USA
- Latitude: 41.84224560000001
- Longitude: -71.44598739999999
- Place ID: ChIJYXTGCbNF5IkRIG43xVMmDl8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 612 Academy Ave, Providence, RI 02908, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: New England Studios, Devens, Massachusetts, USA
- Latitude: 42.539325
- Longitude: -71.629559
- Place ID: ChIJZY5ghJnr44kR7SSSo0PNUPA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 100 Studio Way, Devens, MA 01434, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
