Great news for fans of Wizards of Waverly Place! The show announced its revival in January 2024 and confirmed its return to the Disney Channel.
David Henrie and Selena Gomez will be back as Justin and Alex Russo, a news that Gomez enthusiastically revealed on her Instagram Story. From 2007 to 2012, these two held leading roles in this series, acting alongside other original cast members like Jake T. Austin, David DeLuise, Maria Canals-Barrera, and Jennifer Stone.
Gomez won’t only be appearing in the first episode but also sits in the driving seat as an executive producer. Alongside her and Henrie, we will see new faces in the cast such as Janice LeAnn Brown, Mimi Gianopulos, and Alkaio Thiele.
The story will center around an adult Justin Russo, who has abandoned his wizard powers. Additional storylines will be introduced, including a young wizard requiring training and Justin revisiting his past.
Despite the exciting announcement, a premiere date has yet to be set. Production, however, kicked off in January 2024.
Clarifying for the viewers, this is not a reboot but a different rendition of the original show. We can’t wait to see what this new version has in store for us!