PHOTOS: Selena Gomez Shares a Preview of ‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’
Selena Gomez was on hand for the Walt Disney Company’s upfronts today to give audiences a glimpse at the upcoming Wizards of Waverly Place spinoff.
The series will be officially titled Wizards Beyond Waverly Place and follow the adventures of a grown-up Justin Russo (David Henrie), his wife Giada (Mimi Gianopulos), and their two kids, Roman (Alkaio Thiele) and Milo (Max Matenko). Also joining the cast will be Janice LeAnne Brown as Billie and Taylor Cora as her best friend, Winter.
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Gomez will reprise her role as Alex Russo in Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’s pilot.
‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’
“‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ follows an adult Justin Russo, who has chosen to lead a normal, mortal life with his family, Giada, Roman, and Milo,” the show’s synopsis reads.
“When Justin’s sister Alex brings Billie to his home seeking help, Justin realizes he must dust off his magical skills to mentor the wizard-in-training while also juggling his everyday responsibilities — and safeguarding the future of the Wizard World.”
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Jed Elinoff and Scott Thomas will serve as writers and executive producers of the series alongside Gary Marsh. Andy Fickman will direct multiple episodes.
When Will the Series Premiere?
Alongside the announcement of the show’s title, Disney also released two stills from Wizards Beyond Waverly Place.
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The series will debut later this year on Disney Channel and Disney+.
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