Currently, it looks like Practical Magic is definitely being filmed as a pilot. Depending on how well that pilot does, the Practical Magic series, Sudbury, may be coming to CBS in the Fall of 2004.

The working title is Sudbury. I have seen it described as "revolving around" "the trials and tribulations of a family of witches", and as "center(ing) on two sisters who struggle with having magical powers". Kim Delaney, Jeri Ryan, Esai Morales, and Kat Dennings have been cast. Sandra Bullock, Denise Di Novi and Becky Hartman-Edwards will executive produce, and Hartman-Edwards is also writing the pilot script. I am not sure at this point how closely related it will be Practical Magic, but hopefully it will be as enjoyable as the film. Here's hoping it makes it to the small screen!

If you find any new information on this series, please let me know.

 

CBS Eyes Practical Magic September 3, 2003
Bullock, CBS Get "Practical" September 17, 2003
CBS & WB are Practicing Practical Magic September 17, 2003
Some PRACTICAL MAGIC for CBS September 17, 2003
CBS makes deal for hour-long drama about sisters who do magic September 17, 2003
Development Update September 18, 2003
Sandra Bullock's quite congenial October 24, 2003
Development Update January 30, 2004
Hollywood Reporter January 30, 2004
CBS Examines Drama Pilots February 2, 2004
Development Update February 26, 2004
Schwimmer Hops Aboard Two Pilots March 5, 2004
Schwimmer Gets Behind NBC Pilot March 5, 2004
Development Update March 5, 2004
Jeri Ryan Bewitched by CBS Drama Pilot March 17, 2004
Any Witch Way March 23, 2004


The Cast

 


Kim Delaney (Sally Owens)
Jeri Ryan (Gillian Owens)
Kat Dennings (Kylie or Antonia Owens)
Esai Morales (Gary Hallet)

 

 

 
The Crew Sandra Bullock, Fortis Films (Executive Producer)
Denise Di Novi, Di Novi Pictures (Executive Producer)
Becky Hartman-Edwards (Executive Producer and Writer)

 

 

 
Filming Updates

February 16: SUDBURY - (TV Pilot - One Hour Drama for CBS) - [Filming] Late March, 2004 - Los Angeles or Vancouver, Canada. (myentertainmentworld.com)

March 23: production has begun on a pilot presentation (14-20 minutes) for the series (thefutoncritic.com)