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Wizard World Austin Comic Con got pretty damn magical this year with the addition of “Charmed” actress Holly Marie Combs, who joined the Austin line-up this month. Combs was best known for her role as the middle-turned-eldest sister witch, Piper Halliwell. It had been three years since Combs came to Wizard World, and we were happy to head over to her panel to see her again.
Lindi Smith of PureFandom.com moderated the panel. Combs opened up the floor for questions from the audience.
Holly Marie Combs takes questions from @twitter @wizardworld Austin! #charmed https://t.co/XIePFiLOlB
— Shuffle Online (@shuffleonline) November 18, 2017
Combs joked about the portrayal of Piper in the comic book series, which continued as season 9 and season 10 from the TV show after the series finale in 2006.
"some things are enhanced," @H_Combs jokes, regarding Piper on the comic book series. 🤣 #wizardworldaustin #charmed
— Shuffle Online (@shuffleonline) November 18, 2017
Concerning the latest “Charmed” reboot news, Combs responded:
Regarding the #charmed reboot, @H_Combs says the current network considering it has not spoken to the original cast. #wizardworldaustin
— Shuffle Online (@shuffleonline) November 18, 2017
“Charmed” has been in reboot talks for quite some time from various networks, but back in the spring, the CW, formerly the WB, released a statement about rebooting the witch drama without the original cast and setting place in the 1970s New England with new witches. Speaking from a fan’s perspective, any person who knows anything about “Charmed” knows that this “reboot” concept would not work simply because it is too far gone from the original show. IGN reported back in August that the show is under “re-development.”
Combs gave her official statement about any reboot of “Charmed”… If you were attending the panel, you knew exactly what she meant.
Regarding any #charmed reboot… "We wish them well." #wizardworldaustin @H_Combs pic.twitter.com/JI5j65RSKM
— Shuffle Online (@shuffleonline) November 18, 2017
Combs’ mother Lauralei walked into the panel late and Combs had no problem putting her on the spot jokingly. Lauralei works for Austin Animal Center. In fact, Combs has been featured on several TV interviews for pets that need new homes. She also considers Austin her second home and owns a ranch just outside the city. She is an avid animal advocate and has many pets at home.
How many animals do you have??? "I don't know. I have so many!" @H_Combs says. #wizardworldaustin
— Shuffle Online (@shuffleonline) November 18, 2017
"I have 4 dogs and 3 cats at the moment… See, I have to keep a tally," @H_Combs says. #Wizardworldaustin
— Shuffle Online (@shuffleonline) November 18, 2017
To wrap up the panel, a fan asked Combs for any advice she had for anyone looking to break into the industry.
Advice for people wanting to get into the industry? "It takes a strong, centered core, and just believing in yourself," @H_Combs says. #wizardworldaustin
— Shuffle Online (@shuffleonline) November 18, 2017
If you are a “Charmed” or “Pretty Little Liars” fan, you can continue to see Holly Marie Combs at upcoming Wizard World comic cons in 2018.
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