Exciting news for fans of Wizards of Waverly Place as the beloved series is set to return with a sequel series. The new show has received a formal series order from Disney Branded Television and is scheduled to premiere later this year on both Disney Channel and Disney+.
The sequel series will see Selena Gomez and David Henrie reprising their iconic roles as Alex and Justin Russo, with both also serving as executive producers. Production for the new series is set to begin next month in Los Angeles.
Joining Gomez and Henrie in the cast are Max Matenko, Janice LeAnn Brown, Alkaio Thiele, and Mimi Gianopulos. The storyline will focus on Justin as he navigates living a mortal life with his family, while also mentoring a young wizard-in-training, Billie, played by Brown.
The pilot episode was written by Jed Elinoff and Scott Thomas, with Andy Fickman directing and executive producing. The series is expected to feature multiple episodes directed by Fickman.
Disney Branded Television president expressed excitement about revisiting the magical world of Wizards of Waverly Place, promising a blend of nostalgia for longtime fans and new enchantment for a new generation of viewers.
Wizards of Waverly Place was a significant part of Disney Channel's lineup of successful shows, alongside hits like Hannah Montana and Lizzie McGuire. The return of the series is expected to bolster Disney Channel's live-action comedy offerings, which also include popular shows like Raven's Home and Bunk'd.
Disney Branded Television has been enjoying success with recent hits like Percy Jackson and the Olympians and Goosebumps, both of which have been renewed for second seasons. The studio's commitment to quality content continues with the revival of Wizards of Waverly Place.
