THEN AND NOW: Here’s what the ‘Halloweentown’ cast is up to 24 years later

The Piper family are witches and warlocks. Disney “Halloweentown” is a Halloween staple for many Disney fans. The Disney Channel Original Movie premiered about 24 years ago on October 17, 1998.

The movie follows Marnie, a young witch, as she attempts to save her family and Halloweentown. Marnie Piper is a young girl obsessed with Halloween who learns she’s a witch. Marnie Piper in “Halloweentown.

“DisneyMarnie sneaks out of her house on Halloween night to follow her grandmother, one of the most powerful witches, to Halloweentown. She saves her grandmother and mother from the evil warlock Kalabar, who attempts to overthrow Halloweentown.  Kimberly J.

Brown played Marnie Piper, a young witch, in three of the four “Halloweentown” movies. Kimberly J. Brown.

Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty ImagesBefore starring in the Disney Channel movies, Brown was known for starring on the soap opera “Guiding Light. ” She was also in Disney Channel’s “Quints” and starred in “Bringing Down the House. ” Brown has since graduated from college with a bachelor’s degree in business, written a children’s book, and opened an Etsy shop that sells merchandise inspired by Halloweentown.

As of June 2022, she’s also engaged to her “Halloweentown II: Kalabar’s Revenge” co-star Daniel Kountz, who played Kalabar’s son Kal in the second movie.   Dylan Piper is Marnie’s younger brother who generally doesn’t like magic. Dylan Piper in “Halloweentown.

“DisneyHe is skeptical of “Halloweentown” and believes that he is the only “normal” one in his family. Joey Zimmerman plays Dylan Piper in all four “Halloweentown” movies. Joey Zimmerman.

IMDbZimmerman was a child actor known for “Earth 2” and “Bailey Kipper’s POV. ” He also acted in 2014’s “Roswell FM” and appeared in the “Thomas and the Magic Railroad: 20th Anniversary Celebration. “Sophie Piper is Marnie and Dylan’s younger sister.

Sophie Piper in “Halloweentown. “DisneyShe is on the verge of getting her powers and eventually uses her power of memorization to help Marnie remember the spell needed to defeat Kalabar. The role of Sophie is played by Emily Roeske.

Emily Roeske. IMDbShe retired from acting following the third “Halloweentown” movie. She is now a mother and Instagram influencer who frequently makes content about her role in Halloweentown.

Agatha “Aggie” Cromwell is Marnie, Dylan, and Sophie’s grandmother. Agatha Cromwell in “Halloweentown. “Disney ChannelShe is a powerful witch who resides in Halloweentown and wants to teach Marnie how to harness her powers.

Legendary actress Debbie Reynolds played Marnie’s grandma Agatha “Aggie” Cromwell. In this May 21, 2013 file photo, actress Debbie Reynolds poses for a portrait in Beverly Hills, Calif. Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, FileReynolds was an Oscar nominee known for “Singin’ in the Rain,” “The Unsinkable Molly Brown,” and “The Debbie Reynolds Show.

” She died in December 2016, just one day after her daughter Carrie Fisher died.  Gwen Piper is Aggie’s daughter and mother to Marnie, Sophie, and Dylan. Gwen Piper in “Halloweentown.

“DisneyShe has no desire to involve herself or her children in “Halloweentown,” but eventually steps up to the plate to help Marnie and Aggie defeat Kalabar. Judith Hoag played Gwen Piper. Judith Hoag attends Classic Rewind Weekend 2022 at Showboat Atlantic City on June 25, 2022.

Bobby Bank/Getty ImagesBefore starring in the DCOM, Hoag was known for “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” and “Wolf. ” She reprised her role in all of the “Halloweentown” movies and went on to star in “Big Love” and “Nashville. ” She was also in “Hitchcock” and “Forever My Girl.

” Kalabar is the mayor of Halloweentown, ex-boyfriend to Gwen, and the film’s villain. Kalabar in “Halloweentown. “DisneyKalabar is revealed to be an evil warlock who wants to take over “Halloweentown.

” In addition to his more human-like appearance as the mayor, Kalabar also appears as a hooded, shadow-like figure who has the ability to paralyze people, which he does to Aggie and Gwen.  Robin Thomas plays Kalabar in the first “Halloweentown” movie. Robin Thomas in 2019.

Rachel Luna/Getty ImagesBefore “Halloweentown,” Thomas was on “Who’s the Boss?”, “Matlock,” and “Murphy Brown. “He’s continued acting and was in “The Contender,” “Delirium,” and “Queer as Folk. ” He’s also had roles in “Life Unexpected,” “Zoo,” “Mystery 101,” and “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.

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