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Wizards Beyond Waverly Place is a Disney Channel and Disney+ original series that serves as a sequel to Wizards of Waverly Place. The series was created by original creator Todd J. Greenwald David Henrie, Janice LeAnn Brown, Alkaio Thiele, Mimi Gianopulos, Max Matenko and Taylor Cora. The series follows a now-adult Justin Russo's return to magic when a powerful young wizard shows up at his door.
Selena Gomez, Maria Canals-Barrera, Jake T Austin, and David DeLuise are set to reprise their Wizards of Waverly Place roles.
The series premiered on October 29, 2024 on Disney Channel.
Premise[]
The series follows an adult Justin Russo, who has chosen to lead a normal, mortal life with his family, Giada Russo, Roman Russo, and Milo Russo. 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.
Billie, a powerful young wizard at the center of a mysterious prophecy, is sent to live in the mortal world with the only wizard teacher who can help her control her powers — Justin Russo.
Cast[]
Main Cast[]
- Janice LeAnn Brown as Billie, a powerful wizard who shows up on at Justin's door in need of training.
- Alkaio Thiele as Roman Russo, Justin's eldest son
- Max Matenko as Milo Russo, Justin's youngest son
- Taylor Cora as Winter, Billie’s bubbly, quirky and oversharing best friend.
- Mimi Gianopulos as Giada Russo, Justin's wife
- David Henrie as Justin Russo, a former wizard who embraces mortality.
Recurring Cast[]
- Eleanor Sweeney as Bella Bianchi
Guest Stars[]
- Selena Gomez as Alex Russo
- David DeLuise as Jerry Russo
- Maria Canals-Barrera as Theresa Russo
- Jake T. Austin as Max Russo
- Gregg Sulkin as Mason Greyback
- Patrick Bristow as Wizardpedia
Trivia[]
- The series was given a pilot order on January 18, 2024, with executive producer Andy Fickman directing the pilot and Jed Elinoff, and Scott Thomas writing.
- The pilot began filming on February 1, 2024, with David Henrie celebrating the occasion on his Instagram.
- Selena Gomez guest stars in the Pilot as Alex Russo.
- Selena Gomez and David Henrie executive produced the pilot alongside Andy Fickman, Gary Marsh, Jed Elinoff, and Scott Thomas.
- David Henrie assured fans that if the show was picked up to series, that more cast members such as David DeLuise, Jake T. Austin, and Maria Canals-Barrera, would be invited back.
- The Pilot was ordered to series on March 22, 2024. It airs on both Disney Channel and Disney+.[2]
- The release date is set for October 29, 2024, and Raven-Symoné and Danielle Fishel were announced as directors for Season 1 episodes.[3]
- The concept of the show was pitched to Disney sometime in 2021 but it took years to come to fruition, as stated by David Henrie in an interview.[4]
References[]
- ↑ https://www.laughingplace.com/w/disney-entertainment/tv-review-wizards-beyond-waverly-place/
- ↑ ‘Wizards of Waverly Place’ Sequel From Selena Gomez and David Henrie Gets Series Order at Disney Channel and Disney+
- ↑ ‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ Gets Premiere Date; Raven-Symoné & Danielle Fishel To Direct Episodes
- ↑ Wizards Beyond Waverly Place: David Henrie & Janice LeAnn Brown Share Advice From Selena Gomez