Evan Rachel Wood says she is disappointed she is not returning for the upcoming sequel “Practical Magic 2.” In interviews tied to other publicity, including reporting by Entertainment Tonight, Wood describes the absence as “sad,” adding that she and her “Practical Magic” co-stars formed strong bonds while making the first film. Multiple outlets report that Wood believes the sequel’s casting choices did not need to replace her role. She also suggests the project is not following the book on which the story is based, implying that her character’s return would have aligned better with the source material. Wood’s comments come as the film’s announced cast for “Practical Magic 2” does not include her, despite her earlier openness to participating again. The reports focus on Wood’s reaction to the recasting and what she sees as a mismatch between the adaptation and the original story, while they do not provide details on the production’s decision-making process.