Bagby and Jelinek tell EW that the fan-favorite characters aren’t returning to Salem for the Disney sequel.
“I never got an audition for that,” he says.
“But that would’ve been clever, even me just playing a cop or something.”
Tobias Jelinek and Larry Bagby reportedly not returning for ‘Hocus Pocus 2’.Buena Vista
(EW has reached out to Disney and Kirschner for more information.)
It would have been “one of those fun little things for fans,” Bagby says.
“He’d be atoning for his days as a bully.
Kathy Najimy, Bette Midler, and Sarah Jessica Parker return in ‘Hocus Pocus 2’.Matt Kennedy/Disney+
It’s his growth story,” Jelinek explains.
“It’s him facing his demons and learning how to be a good guy.
It’d make a lot of sense for him.
He’d understand the bad kids and be able to help them.”
Bagby also notes that he’s gotten closer to Jelinek sinceHocus Pocus 2was announced.
They share an appearances manager and have traveled to various fan conventions together.
