“Hocus Pocus"has become a Halloween tradition.
Leonardo DiCaprio reportedly auditioned for the part, perET.
However, he ended up being too busy to commit to the project.

DiCaprio reportedly told Ortega that he was up for two other roles at the time.
However, he left a good impression on the director.
“He was feeling awkward.

In 2018, Katz opened up about the role (viaE!).
“I would’ve never imagined it in my life.
It’s a trip.
It’s a really big trip.”