Afirst look videogave a glimpse at David Henries andSelena Gomezs return for the sequel show and more.
Deadlinebroke the newsof the sequel series in January.
Jed Elinoff and Scott Thomas serve as writers and executive producers.
David Henrie and Selena Gomez in Season 2 of ‘The Wizards of Waverly Place’Disney/Everett Collection
Andy Fickman directed and executive-produced the pilot and will direct multiple episodes.
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Selena Gomez revealed theWizards of Waverly Placesequel title atDisneys upfrontin May 2024.
The spinoff will be calledWizards Beyond Waverly Place.
WIZARDS BEYOND WAVERLY PLACE – ÒPilotÓ (Disney/Eric McCandless) SELENA GOMEZ, DAVID HENRIEDisney/Eric McCandless
She also shared two first-look images which can be found below.
The cast returned for a stand-alone television special,The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex, in 2013.
Now for the answers to the most important questions.
When willWizards Beyond Waverly Placecome out?
The sequel series will premiere October 29, 2024, just in time for Halloween.
The first two episodes will air at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Disney Channel.
Who will directWizards Beyond Waverly Place?
Disney Channel alums Raven-Symone and Danielle Fishel will direct episodes of the show.
Is Selena Gomez involved?
Yes, Gomez will guest star in the pilot as Alex Russo.
She is also executive-producing the series with David Henrie, her small screen sibling.
Are other original cast members of Wizards of Waverly Place returning for the sequel?
Henrie isreprising the roleof Justin Russo.
He will be a series regular, which means well see more of him in the series than Gomez.
Are any new actors joining the cast?
Alkaio Thiele (Call Me Kat) will play Roman Russo, Justins oldest son.
Max Matenko (Platonic) plays Milo Russo, Justins youngest son.
Mimi Gianopulos (American Princess) will play Justins wife, Giada.
How will the Wizards of Waverly Place sequel expand on the original series?
In the sequel, Justin Russo is all grown up, with a wife and two sons.
Justin has left his wizard powers behind, opting for a normal, human life.
Is there a trailer forWizards Beyond Waverly Place?
Both Selena Gomez and David Henrieappear in the trailer, which launched Sept. 24.
Is anyone else from the original series involved?
What else is Gomez working on?
Shes also set toplay Linda Ronstadtin a film based on the singers memoirSimple Dreams.
David O. Russell is directing.
Further, Gomez has anuntitled Food web connection seriesin the works that will debut in 2024.
