“I Had To Say No”: Rosie O’Donnell Explains Why She Turned Down Hocus Pocus Role

Rosie O’Donnell explains why she turned down a role in Hocus Pocus. The movie, released back in 1993, follows an infamous trio of witches known as the Sanderson sisters, who were accidentally resurrected one Halloween night. To preserve their youth, the witches targeted Max (Omri Katz) and Dani Dennison (Thora Birch), intending to steal their life forces and wreak havoc on Salem, Massachusetts. Hocus Pocus has become a holiday classic in the years since its debut, and audiences have praised the performances of Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy.