Practical Magic 2 is proving to be one of the most highly anticipated franchise reboots in years, largely thanks to Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman both returning as the film’s sister witches.But as well as starring returning cast members Stockard Channing and Dianne Wiest and fresh faces Maisie Williams and Joey King, the film has also attracted a rather unexpected soap actor best known for a short stint on Coronation Street.To British TV fans, Cassie Bradley, 32, is most remembered for her time on the cobbles as trainee hairdresser Natalie Watkins in 2019. She also played the character of Nicole Chester on season 16 of Waterloo Road in 2025.Bradley (pictured) has a surprise role in ‘Practical Magic 2’ (Getty Images)When the trailer for Practical Magic 2, the follow-up to the 1998 fantasy film, dropped in June, eagle-eyed viewers spotted Bradley amongst the cast, with more details about her role soon emerging.Like Bullock and Kidman’s characters, Bradley’s character Hannah is a member of the Owens family and a witch herself. As her magical powers start to emerge, Hannah’s family Sally (Bullock) and Gillian (Kidman) must try and keep them out of the public eye.“It’s the season of the witch,” Bradley wrote on Instagram as the trailer was released, adding: “It is such a privilege to be part of this magical sisterhood.” Bullock (left) and Kidman are both returning for 'Practical Magic 2' (Getty)British-Irish actor Bradley spent six months on Coronation Street between January and June 2019, during which her character Natalie tried to win the heart of David Platt (Jack P Shepherd).Her career has featured single-episode roles British TV series like Doctors, Casualty, Holby City and McDonald & Dodds, before appearing in What It Feels Like For A Girl and Pushers in recent years. She’s also known for her work on the stage, in particular for her collaborations with Sam Mendes and Marianne Elliott at the National Theatre.Reports that a belated sequel to Griffin Dune’s fantasy romance film Practical Magic was finally in the works first emerged in 2024, with an 11 September release date confirmed last spring.Watch Apple TV+ free for 7 dayNew subscribers only. £9.99/mo. after free trial. Plan auto-renews until cancelled.Try for freeADVERTISEMENT. If you sign up to this service we will earn commission. This revenue helps to fund journalism across The Independent.Watch Apple TV+ free for 7 dayNew subscribers only. £9.99/mo. after free trial. Plan auto-renews until cancelled.Try for freeADVERTISEMENT. If you sign up to this service we will earn commission. This revenue helps to fund journalism across The Independent.Bradley with Jon Richardson in ‘Waterloo Road’ (BBC/Wall to Wall/Warner Brothers TV Production Services Ltd)The original Practical Magic followed the Owens clan, a multi-generational family with witchy powers that have left them cursed to never find romance.Practical Magic 2 is directed by Susanne Bier, with Kidman herself having insisted that a female director took over the project.“It’s so good to have found a purpose in terms of that work, being able to shift something culturally at a time where you just go, ‘Well, yeah, I work a lot, and I’m hoping to be able to give female directors and writers far more of a chance through my own showing up and being in the thing,’” she told Variety.