Draft:Untitled Wizards of Waverly Place sequel series

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Wizards Beyond Waverly Place
Genre
Created by
  • Jed Elinoff
  • Scott Thomas
Directed byAndy Fickman
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
  • Selena Gomez
  • David Henrie
  • Jed Elinoff
  • Scott Thomas
  • Gary Marsh
  • Andy Fickman
Production companyDisney Branded Television
Original release
Network

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place is an upcoming American fantasy sitcom created by Jed Elinoff and Scott Thomas. It is the sequel to Wizards of Waverly Place (2007–2012). Selena Gomez and David Henrie reprise their roles from the original series, with Janice LeAnn Brown, Alkaio Thiele, and Mimi Gianopulos joining the cast.

The series is scheduled to premiere on the Disney Channel and Disney+ in late 2024.

Premise

The series picks up after a mysterious incident at WizTech, where an older Justin Russo had left his powers behind, and he's living an ordinary life with his wife (Gianopulos) and two kids (Thiele). When a powerful young wizard (LeAnn Brown) shows up at his door, Russo must embrace his past to ensure the future of the Wizard World.

Cast and characters

Production

Development

In January 2024, it was announced that a sequel series to Wizards of Waverly Place was in active development, with the pilot episode ordered by Disney Branded Television. Selena Gomez and David Henrie would reprise their roles as Alex Russo and Justin Russo from the original series, with Gomez and Henrie also serving as executive producers. Gomez would appear in the pilot, while Henrie would act as a series regular. Jed Elinoff and Scott Thomas would serve as showrunners and executive producers, and Andy Fickman would direct the series.[1] In March, the series was officially greenlit, with principal photography scheduled to begin in April 2024, in Los Angeles.[2]

Casting

Janice LeAnn Brown, Alkaio Thiele, and Mimi Gianopulos joined the cast playing Billie, Roman Russo, and Giada Russo respectively.[1] Gomez would only guest star in the pilot episode.[2]

Release

The series is scheduled to premiere on the Disney Channel and Disney+ in late 2024.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b Cordero, Rosy (January 18, 2024). "Selena Gomez & David Henrie Reunite For 'Wizards Of Waverly Place' Sequel Pilot For Disney Channel; Cast Set". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 18, 2024. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c Cordero, Rosy (March 22, 2024). "'Wizards Of Waverly Place' Sequel Series Set At Disney Channel With Selena Gomez & David Henrie Returning". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 22, 2024. Retrieved March 22, 2024.

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