Maisie Williams Played Her ‘Practical Magic 2’ Character as a Sapphic Icon

The Owens family is back in theaters, but one key character detail took a quiet detour from the page to the big screen. Maisie Williams has revealed that she made a conscious decision to portray her character, Antonia Owens, as a sapphic icon in *Practical Magic 2*, despite the sequel leaving her book storyline out of the script. The theatrical follow-up draws from Alice Hoffman’s book material, which explicitly features queer narratives for the younger generation of the magical family. However, the cinematic adaptation trimmed down several subplots from the novel, leaving Antonia’s romantic life unaddressed in the main screen story.

Is Antonia Owens lesbian in Practical Magic 2?

That narrative omission did not stop Williams from bringing distinct depth to her performance. The former *Game of Thrones* star explained that she intentionally performed every scene with her character's written identity in mind. Even if the script did not spell it out directly for the audience, she channeled that canonical background into her performance choices on set. Fans of the original book series noticed the adaptation changes as soon as the film arrived in cinemas. While readers expected to see Antonia's personal journey fully realized, the finished film focused more heavily on the overarching family dynamics and central magical conflicts.

Why did Practical Magic 2 change the book storyline?

Adapting expansive fantasy novels into feature-length movies often forces filmmakers to streamline character arcs. Reports highlight that while specific romantic storylines were left out of the final cut, Williams felt it was essential to honor Hoffman’s. For Williams, playing the character as a queer figure served as a foundational anchor for her performance. Her portrayal offers subtle character choices that attentive viewers can spot, ensuring the essence of the book character remains visible beneath the surface. As *Practical Magic 2* continues its run in theaters, Williams' perspective gives fans a fresh lens through which to view the magical sequel.