Whoopi Goldberg returns as Deloris Van Cartier, with Maggie Smith as Mother Superior and Lauryn Hill as Rita Watson, in ‘Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit’ (1993).
Main cast
- Deloris Van Cartier / Sister Mary ClarenceWhoopi GoldbergMain
- Mother SuperiorMaggie SmithMain
- Sister Mary PatrickKathy NajimyMain
- Sister Mary LazarusMary WickesMain
Supporting cast
- Rita WatsonLauryn HillSupp
- Father MauriceBarnard HughesSupp
- Mr. CrispJames CoburnSupp
- Sister Mary RobertWendy MakkenaSupp
- Florence WatsonSheryl Lee RalphSupp
Guest & voice
- FrankieDevin KaminGuest
- TV DirectorBrad SullivanGuest
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About this cast
In ‘Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit’, Deloris Van Cartier (Whoopi Goldberg) is coaxed back into her nun disguise to revive a struggling Catholic school choir, with Mother Superior (Maggie Smith) reluctantly supporting her, and new student Rita Watson (Lauryn Hill) discovering her voice.
FAQs
Who plays Deloris Van Cartier in Sister Act 2?
Whoopi Goldberg reprises her role as Deloris Van Cartier, the lounge singer turned fake nun.
Who plays Mother Superior in Sister Act 2?
Maggie Smith plays the stern but caring Mother Superior.
Who plays Rita Watson in Sister Act 2?
Lauryn Hill, then a young singer, plays the rebellious student Rita Watson who becomes the choir lead.
Does Sister Act 2 feature any real-life musicians?
Yes, Lauryn Hill (Rita) later achieved fame with The Fugees, and Ryan Toby (Ahmal) is a singer-songwriter.
Is Sister Act 2 a sequel or a direct continuation?
It’s a direct sequel set in the same universe, with most original cast returning.
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