Current:Home > reviewsHere’s What Halloweentown’s Kimberly J. Brown Wants to See in a 5th Installment -NextGenWealth
Here’s What Halloweentown’s Kimberly J. Brown Wants to See in a 5th Installment
View
Date:2025-04-17 01:59:51
Kimberly J. Brown is down for her return to Halloweentown.
Nearly 30 years after the Disney Channel Original Movie premiered, the star—who portrayed Marnie Piper in the first three Halloweentown films—reflected on the possibility of a fifth installment in the series and what she’d want to see onscreen.
"I think there are so many possibilities for stories," Kimberly told E! News in an exclusive interview. "Marnie would be teaching a new generation of witches or running for mayor. I feel like she would still be passionately involved in her community and bringing everybody together because that's what she loved doing."
You can also expect to see the eldest Piper fighting bad guys in her spare time, too. And although Kimberly tied the knot with Halloweentown II: Kalabar's Revenge costar Daniel Kountz—who played villain and heartthrob Kal Jr.—in March, she doesn't think Marnie would follow in her footsteps.
"It's interesting thinking about Marnie falling in love with Kal," she continued. "I think it would take some kind of large, magical miracle for Marnie to fall in love with Kal. He's the family's arch-nemesis. I don't know if that could happen on screen."
The 39-year-old has been clear that she's ready to put on her purple robe adorned with stars whenever, but might need some help from beloved fans of the movies.
"We would all love to do another one," she emphasized. "Disney knows I'm down to do another one. I've been telling fans to tell Disney that they would watch it if it came out. The ball is in Disney's court."
Because even though it's been three decades since Marnie first found herself in Halloweentown with her brother Dylan (Joey Zimmerman), sister Sophie (Emily Roeske) and Grandma Aggie (Debbie Reynolds), Kimberly believes there's a reason the movies have stood the test of time.
"Beyond the supernatural and magical aspect of Halloweentown, the core family and the characters were all going through things that were very relatable," she reflected. "Even though Marnie was finding out she was a witch at 13, she was still trying to figure out who she was and what she wanted in life."
"I certainly related to her very much in that aspect and admired her determination and perseverance to blaze a trail and move forward," she added. "It encapsulates all of those things and it's still my favorite after all these years."
The Halloween movie also fueled Kimberly's love for the spooky season, so it's no surprise she partnered with McAlister's Deli for their Halloween-inspired lemonade and cookie.
"I look forward to it even more now because over the years, in the journey of the Halloweentown movies, the fans have always been a huge part of it," she said. "We were just supposed to do one movie, and the fans loved it so much that we got to do more."
While reflecting on the film's legacy, Kimberly noted that she'll always be grateful for the support of fans.
"I love talking about these characters in the movies and what they meant to others," she shared. "But I don't know that people truly understand how much receiving that love from the fans over the years has truly made an impact on my life, too. I love that we get to all share in the Halloween celebration."
For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News AppveryGood! (7782)
Related
- NHL in ASL returns, delivering American Sign Language analysis for Deaf community at Winter Classic
- 21 Savage cleared to travel abroad, plans concert: 'London ... I'm coming home'
- Full transcript of Face the Nation, Oct. 8, 2023
- Beyond X: Twitter's changed a lot under Elon Musk, here are some notable moves
- Man can't find second winning lottery ticket, sues over $394 million jackpot, lawsuit says
- A Kentucky deputy is wounded and a suspect is killed during an attempted arrest
- Israelis search for loved ones with posts and pleas on social media
- Vatican defends wartime Pope Pius XII as conference honors Israeli victims of Hamas incursion
- 'As foretold in the prophecy': Elon Musk and internet react as Tesla stock hits $420 all
- Suspects sought in Pennsylvania community center shooting that killed 1, wounded 8
Ranking
- Beware of giant spiders: Thousands of tarantulas to emerge in 3 states for mating season
- Major airlines halt flights to Israel after Hamas attack
- Proof Lady Gaga and Michael Polansky Breakup Rumors Were a Perfect Illusion
- Simone Biles Didn’t Think She’d Compete Again Before Golden Gymnastics Comeback
- RFK Jr. closer to getting on New Jersey ballot after judge rules he didn’t violate ‘sore loser’ law
- Why Wheel of Fortune's Vanna White Thinks Pat Sajak's Daughter Is a Good Replacement for Her
- US Postal Service proposes new postage stamp price hikes set to begin in 2024
- Which nut butter is the healthiest? You'll go nuts for these nutrient-dense options.
Recommendation
Daughter of Utah death row inmate navigates complicated dance of grief and healing before execution
How Trump’s MAGA movement helped a 29-year-old activist become a millionaire
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announces he's ending Democratic primary campaign to run as independent
Casino industry spurs $329 billion in US economic activity, study by gambling group shows
Judge says Mexican ex-official tried to bribe inmates in a bid for new US drug trial
2 Federal Reserve officials say spike in bond yields may allow central bank to leave rates alone
Full transcript of Face the Nation, Oct. 8, 2023
A Kentucky deputy is wounded and a suspect is killed during an attempted arrest