Hocus Pocus star talks about a possible return as Billy Butcherson in Part 3

Disney confirmed in 2023 that a third Hocus pocus The film was in development, but the current status of the project remains unclear. Not even Doug Jones, who appeared in both Hocus pocus Movies like Billy Butcherson knows when filming on the threequel will actually begin.

In an interview with Screen Rant, Jones confirmed that he still hasn’t been asked to reprise his role as Billy Butcherson in Hocus Pocus 3. The actor speculated that this was because the three main cast members – Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy and Sarah Jessica Paker – have not yet officially signed on to return as the Sanderson Sisters. Jones believes no one will be approached until the return of all three leads is officially confirmed, but if he gets that call he will have no hesitation in returning as Billy Butcherson.

“No, unfortunately you know as much about it as I do,” Jones explained. “But I tell you, I won’t be the first person they callbecause also with Hocus Pocus 2I got a call later in the pre-production game because they had to secure the three queens first. When all the contracts were signed and dated, I received a phone call that they would continue and then Billy is back in the second part. So would I do part three? I would definitely do that. If the offer comes, yes.”

The actor added, “But as far as the story goes, I don’t know who is involved and who would be involved in the development at the moment. Will the three original witches return? Will Billy come back? This still needs to be clarified from my side.” . I am not involved in these discussions. That’s a little above my pay grade. Well, and when that call comes, my answer is a big fat yes. I love Billy so much.

Jones explained that Billy has always been the character he most wanted to revisit before he actually had the chance Hocus Pocus 2. He also commented on how excited he was that more viewers would be able to enjoy both films together Hocus pocus Movies airing on Freeform this month.

Doug Jones is eager to learn more about Billy Butcherson’s backstory

“I really wanted to find out more about him, his backstory, more about his relationship with Winnie and what went wrong there. And we got some of that.” Hocus Pocus 2So I was very happy with that” he said. “And I’m also kind of thrilled that it’s been on Disney+ since it came out – the second part, the sequel.” And now it’s going to air for the first time in October, all month long, as a double feature Hocus pocus 1So Those who still have cable TV can watch it on the Freeform channel all month long.”

The original Hocus pocus The film was directed by Kenny Ortega and written by Mick Garris and Neil Cuthbert. Directed by Anne Fletcher Hocus Pocus 2which was written by Jen D’Angelo. Fletcher and D’Angelo will reportedly return to direct and write, respectively Hocus Pocus 3.

A release date has not yet been set Hocus Pocus 3.

Source: Screen Rant