Adam Shankman has directed other hit films such as Hairspray, A Walk to Remember, The Wedding Planner and Rock of Ages.

Adam Shankman will bring back the classic Halloween movie for a sequel at Disney+, PEOPLE confirms. Shankman, 55, has directed other well-known films such as the 2007 musical Hairspray, Rock of Ages with Tom Cruise and 2002's A Walk to Remember. Variety first reported the news.

Shankman shared the news on Instagram, writing, `Yep....Thanks with all of my heart dear @disney Looks like Il be working on a looooooottttt of magic for a while... I feel incredibly honored and humbled to be guiding forward these two Disney crown jewel legacies.`

He added, `My only hope is to honor those who came before me and build something new and exciting, as I desperately try to not let down the fans and enchant the new initiates! Fingers crossed! Xo.`

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Get your candles ready. #HocusPocus 2 is really happening! The Disney+ sequel to the Halloween classic has found 'Hairspray' director, @adamshankman, to helm the project. Are you excited for this resurrection? Comment below.

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The sequel is the follow up to the 1993 film starring Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy as three witches who are resurrected and hellbent on becoming immortal by feeding off the souls of children.