‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ Has Been Renewed For Season 2
After a successful first season that gave Disney Channel its biggest premiere on Disney+ ever, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place has been renewed for a second season.
Premiering last October, the Wizards of Waverly Place sequel series reunites audiences with the Russo Family and follows an adult Justin Russo (David Henrie), who has chosen to forgo his magical abilities to live a normal, mortal life.
Wizards Beyond Waverly Place. Photo: Disney
Now a married father of two, Justin’s life seems settled until his sister Alex (Selena Gomez) shows up with a young wizard-in-training named Billie. Quickly, Justin must dust off his wand and train Billie in order to protect the future of the Wizard World, all while balancing his responsibilities to his family.
A Streaming Hit
As previously noted, the first season of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place was well-received by fans of the original series and newcomers alike. The show originally premiered on Disney Channel before making its streaming debut on Disney+.
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There, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place drew 3.2 million views in its first twelve days of streaming. Additionally, the series’ first episode drew 2.3 million views on YouTube.
Production on Season 2 Will Begin Soon
Disney has announced that the show has been picked up for a second season. Production on the series will begin in May.
“I’m overwhelmed by all the love for the series and ready to keep serving this new generation of ‘Wizards’ fans with more Russo magic, while continuing to deliver a big warm hug to the original fan!” Henrie teased. “So many surprises in store for this second season. It’s going to be big, so stay tuned!”
Wizards Beyond Waverly Place is streaming on Disney+.
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