There will be a follow-up to Wizards of Waverly Place, one of Disney’s iconic comedies. The follow-up’s pilot has been ordered by Disney Branded Television. Executive producers David Henrie and Selena Gomez, who starred in the original series, are also involved.
Selena Gomez and David Henrie will team together again for the Disney Channel follow-up pilot of “Wizards of Waverly Place.” The idea of seeing Justin Russo and Alex Russo, the adored on-screen siblings, reunited excites fans. The program, which ran from 2007 to 2012, enthralled viewers with its realistic family dynamics and fantastical escapades. The magical adventure is expected to continue in the sequel, which will examine how the Russo family embraces their wizarding history while navigating the difficulties of maturity. The return of this legendary team to television is much anticipated by fans.
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Gomez will appear as a guest star in the Disney Channel pilot as Alex Russo, the character who played a major role in starting her career. David Henrie will return as Justin Russo, a series regular. Janice LeAnn Brown (Disney’s Just Roll with It), Alkaio Thiele (Call Me Kat), and Mimi Gianopulos (American Princess) are the newest cast members who join him.
The writers and executive producers of Raven’s Home, a comedic spinoff on the Disney Channel, Jed Elinoff and Scott Thomas are behind the revival pilot. After a mystery incident at WizTech, the story picks up with an adult Justin Russo choosing to live a normal, human life with his wife and two sons instead of using his wizard skills. However, he is taken aback when a strong young magician who needs instruction knocks on his door. Because in order to secure the Wizard World’s future, Justin needs to accept his past.
Series protagonist Brown will play the strong young magician Billie, who Justin mentors. Gianopulos will portray Justin’s wife Giada, while Thiele will portray Justin’s eldest son Roman Russo.
Besides Gomez, Henrie, Elinoff, and Thomas, the EP will also feature Gary Marsh (from Disney’s Descendants: The Rise of Red) and Andy Fickman (from Race to Witch Mountain), with Fickman serving as director.
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Gomez was discovered during an open casting call in Dallas, and Marsh, the former longstanding top creative executive at Disney Channels, was essential in getting her on the network. Marsh was also the driving force behind Wizards of Waverly Place.
The original series, which aired from 2007 to 2012 and was created by Todd J. Greenwald, followed the Russo family as they learned to master their magical skills and overcame the difficulties of puberty. Along with Henrie, the cast also featured Jennifer Stone, David DeLuise, Jake T. Austin, and Maria Canals-Barrera. The actors came together for the 2013 TV special The Wizards Return: Alex Vs. Alex.
Years of internet speculation about a possible Wizards of Waverly Place relaunch or resurrection have come to an end with the pilot order. It also aligns with Disney Branded Television’s plan to strengthen the Disney Channel’s multi-camera sitcom roster.
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As a star and executive producer of the popular Hulu/20th TV television comedy series Only Murders in the Building, Gomez is currently a member of the Disney family. WME, JSSK, and Lighthouse Management + Media are her representatives. Untitled represents Henrie. Eris Talent Agency and MB Talent & Entertainment Management represent Brown. DDO Artists Agency is Thiele’s agency. Gersh and Brillstein Entertainment Partners represent Gianopulos.
