ENTERTAINMENTJoey King Cracks Raunchy Joke About Sandra Bullock, Causing Her 'Practical Magic 2' Costars to Erupt in Laughter
Joey King plays Sandra Bullock's onscreen daughter Kylie in the highly anticipated 'Practical Magic 2.'
Sept. 8 2026, Published 1:19 p.m. ET
Joey King knows how to keep her Practical Magic 2 costars laughing.
The 27-year-old cracked a cheeky joke involving Sandra Bullock and Lee Pace during an Entertainment Weekly "Around the Table" interview, prompting Bullock, Nicole Kidman and the rest of the cast to erupt in laughter.
Joey King Makes a Naughty Sandra Bullock Joke
Joey King caught her costars off guard with a naughty joke involving Sandra Bullock and Lee Pace during a cast interview.
The hilarious moment began when King asked Pace what attracted him to the magical world of the highly anticipated sequel.
Pace, who has plenty of experience in the fantasy genre thanks to The Hobbit, admitted he'd "never ridden a broomstick before" and thought Practical Magic 2 might finally give him the chance.
After Pace revealed he sadly wasn't asked to hop on one, King immediately jumped in.
"Is broomstick code for Sandra Bullock in this scenario?" she quipped.
The 'Practical Magic 2' Cast Couldn't Stop Laughing
Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman and the rest of the 'Practical Magic 2' cast erupted in laughter over Joey King's unexpected quip.
King's unexpected comment instantly sent the group into hysterics.
Pace joked that the scenario "might be Practical Magic 3," while Bullock praised King as a "genius."
Kidman proudly chimed in, "That's my niece," as Bullock joked that the room had suddenly gotten very hot. King agreed, fanning herself with one of the cue cards.
Joey King Joins the Owens Family
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Joey King joins the Owens family as Kylie, one of Sally Owens' two daughters in 'Practical Magic 2.'
King plays Kylie, the daughter of Bullock's Sally Owens, in the sequel to the beloved 1998 movie. Maisie Williams portrays Sally's other daughter, Antonia.
Kidman returns as Sally's sister, Gillian, while Stockhard Channing and Dianne Wiest reprise their roles as aunts Franny and Jet.
This time around, the Owens women must confront the family's dark generational curse as Kylie begins uncovering secrets and developing magical abilities of her own.
Lee Pace Joins Sandra Bullock as Her New Love Interest
Nicole Kidman plays Joey King's aunt in the sequel.
Pace joins the franchise as Ian Wright, a professor who studies the history of magic and is reportedly a potential love interest for Bullock's character.
The actor admitted he was already a huge fan of the original movie before joining the sequel and recalled getting a call from Bullock about the project.
Bullock, meanwhile, made it clear she was happy he joined the cast, saying they "got very lucky" with Pace.
Joey King Felt Immediately Welcomed on Set
Joey King said her 'Practical Magic 2' costars made her feel part of the Owens family 'from day one.'
Despite joining a franchise with such a devoted following, King said her costars quickly made her feel like part of the Owens family.
The Kissing Booth alum admitted she initially got in her head about whether she was doing the role justice, but said the cast made her feel like she belonged "from one day."
King also became so attached to Kylie's red hair that she decided to keep the color after filming wrapped.
Practical Magic 2, which also stars Xolo Maridueña and Solly McLeod, hits theaters September 10.
