With the reboot being just recently officially greenlit, the series titled Wizards Beyond Waverly Place will have its co-stars David Henrie and Selena Gomez back in the same screen. Fans of the original Disney Channel’s 2007 to 2012 series are going to enjoy this treat as the new show promises new magical adventures on top of some nostalgic twists. With humor in the home, the world sees them through Henrie’s responsible yet humorous eldest Russo sibling, Justin, and Gomez as the witty and mischievous Alex Russo, leading the pack on both sides of the camera.
The driving force behind the creation of the reboot is David Henrie, as one would expect him to be excited about being a part of this new take. “This show is not just a continuation, it’s a new journey for all of us,” Henrie wrote, revealing that he and Gomez had a heartfelt conversation about creating a special goal for the series. That goal? To focus on meaningful, contemporary themes while capturing the lighthearted spirit fans loved in the original. Henrie and Gomez hope that this reboot will really speak to the young people of today, yet still bring on that family, friendship, and self-discovery for which Wizards of Waverly Place became a comfort home in many households.
The show will be focusing on the adult lives of the Russo brothers/sisters as they carry out their responsibilities as wizards while still trying to figure out who they are. Alex grows into a young woman in her 30s, with all the charm and chaos that that brings. Justin deals with his role within the wizarding world and with his role in the family. Henrie joked that relationships will run even deeper to keep the humor and emotion as with the original show where most of the fans have grown up into adults themselves.
Selena Gomez, who recently made waves both in music and on film, is very much excited about going back to her Disney days. “Wizards was such an important part of my life, and I’m so excited to play Alex again with a whole new different perspective.” she said in a news release. “David and I have talked about it for years, and it’s incredible to see it all come together.”. We hope the new series brings as much joy as the original did.
Fans can expect updates and behind-the-scenes peeks from Henrie and Gomez as production for the new version is set to start later this year. The focus of this reboot on heartfelt storytelling, with both the shared mission of both stars, promises that Wizards Beyond Waverly Place will not only be a nostalgic return but a magical journey worth the wait.
