It’s happening: Wizards of Waverly Place is getting a sequel! Disney Branded Television has reportedly ordered a pilot for the follow-up, and here’s what we know so far!
Photos: David Henrie / Disney
The sequel is reportedly executive-produced by Wizards of Waverly Place stars David Henrie and Selena Gomez themselves! They will be joining the original series’ EPs and writers Jed Elinoff and Scott Thomas; Gary Marsh (Descendants: The Rise of Red); and Andy Fickman (Race to Witch Mountain), who will also be directing the show.
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The original Wizards of Waverly Place cast will also be reportedly reprising their roles as brother and sister Justin Russo (David Henrie) and Alex Russo (Selena Gomez) in its pilot episode. In addition, new cast members will be introduced in the upcoming Disney Channel series.
Mimi Gianopulos (American Princess) will be playing Justin Russo’s wife Giada, with whom he shares a son named Roman Russo, played by Alkaio Thiele (Call Me Kat). Furthermore, Janice LeAnn Brown (Just Roll with It) will be playing the role of a powerful young wizard named Billie, whom Justin takes under his wing.
On Instagram, Selena Gomez teased the Wizards of Waverly Place sequel by posting a throwback photo with David Henrie, as well as a sneak peek of the printed script of the pilot episode. “We’re back,” the actress who also stars in Only Murders in the Building wrote, along with “Home Again.”
Photos: Selena Gomez on Instagram
On the same platform, David Henrie announced, “The Russo’s are excited to become a part of your family, once again, but we’ve grown 😊 2024, the year magic comes back! 🪄”
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For those who missed it, the original Disney series Wizards of Waverly Place created by Todd J. Greenwald ran from 2007 to 2012. It follows the story of the Russo family as the children navigate the challenges of adolescence while mastering their wizardry. Aside from Selena Gomez and David Henrie, it also stars Jake T. Austin (Max Russo), Maria Canals-Barrera (Theresa Russo), David DeLuise (Jerry Russo), and Jennifer Stone (Harper Finkle).
This was followed by a TV special in 2013 called “The Wizards Return: Alex Vs. Alex” (excluding Henrie).
Aside from Wizards of Waverly Place, Selena Gomez and David Henrie also worked together in the 2020 movie This Is the Year, where Henrie was part of the cast and served as the director, and Gomez served as an executive producer.
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