A ‘Wizards of Waverly Place’ Reboot is Brewing
The Russo family is officially coming back to grace our screens in a highly anticipated Wizards of Waverly Place reboot on Disney Channel.
A decade after the original series wrapped up, the magical Russo family is gearing up for a new chapter.
'Wizards of Waverly Place' Sequel Pilot Ordered at Disney Channel, Selena Gomez and David Henrie Among Cast https://t.co/g5tJRxJnXn
— Variety (@Variety) January 18, 2024
The original series ran from 2007-2012. In the show, we watched the Russo siblings navigate the added challenges of mastering their magical abilities during their adolescent years.
A New Generation of Magic
Here’s what we know — Selena Gomez, who played Alex Russo, will guest star in the pilot episode. David Henrie, who played big brother, Justin Russo, will be reprising his role as a series regular.
Henrie is joined by new castmates Janice LeAnn Brown of Disney’s Just Roll With It, Alkaio Thiele, and Mimi Gianopulos.
A Wizards reboot has the potential to introduce the magic of Waverly Place to an entirely new generation.
Wizards of Waverly Place Reboot
The story begins with Justin Russo, now a married man with children, who has given up his magical life to live a “normal” human life. Russo is forced to face his past when a young wizard (Brown) named Billie shows up at his door in need of training.
Ultimately, Russo must embrace his magical past to save the wizard world.
— David Henrie (@DavidHenrie) April 2, 2019
The pilot episode of the Wizards of Waverly Place reboot comes from writers and executive producers Scott Thomas and Jed Elinoff. The duo is also behind another Disney Channel reboot, Raven’s Home.
While Selena Gomez may not be a series regular, she will be an executive producer. Other executive producers include Henrie, Elinoff, Thomas, Gary Marsh, and Andy Fickman. Fickman is also slated to direct.
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— David Henrie (@DavidHenrie) August 9, 2020
So, raise your wands to a Wizards of Waverly Place reboot. While we wait, you can refresh your wizard knowledge by rewatching the original series on Disney+ or the Disney Channel.
At long last, it’s sure to be a truly bewitching reboot.
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