Selena Gomez Reveals Title For New ‘Wizards of Waverly Place’ Series With First Looks

A wave of excitement rippled through the entertainment world as series alum Selena Gomez took centre stage at the highly anticipated ABC and Disney Upfronts event, held at the iconic Javits Center in New York City. With bated breath, fans eagerly awaited a major update regarding the forthcoming ‘Wizards of Waverly Place’ revival series.

“Sometimes, something magical happens when you do get to go home again,” Gomez proclaimed, her words echoing through the venue, igniting a sense of nostalgia and anticipation among the audience.

From there, the multi-talented ‘Love On’ singer, who serves as an executive producer and guest star on the upcoming series, could barely contain her excitement as she unveiled the title of the beloved Disney Channel program’s next iteration: ‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’.

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Following Gomez’s electrifying announcement, Disney unveiled a series of first-look images, offering fans a tantalising glimpse into the magical world they had been eagerly awaiting. One still captured Gomez reprising her iconic role as Alex Russo, standing alongside her former co-star David Henrie, who will once again portray Justin Russo.

Another shot revealed the full cast, a delightful ensemble composed of Gomez, Henrie, and the new series lead, Janice LeAnn Brown, who will take on the role of Billie Russo. Joining them are Mimi Gianopulos (Giada Russo), Alkaio Thiele (Roman Russo), and Max Matenko (Milo Russo), promising to infuse the beloved franchise with fresh energy and captivating storylines.

‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ marks a momentous occasion, as it arrives 12 years after its predecessor, the immensely popular ‘Wizards of Waverly Place’, concluded its four-season run on the Disney Channel. The original series also spawned a TV movie, 2009’s ‘Wizards of Waverly Place’: The Movie, and a TV special, 2012’s The ‘Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex’, further solidifying its place in the hearts of fans worldwide.

Before the new iteration was officially announced in January, Gomez had expressed her profound desire to revisit the iconic series that had captured the hearts of audiences worldwide. In an interview with Extra, when asked about which project of hers she’d like to remake or reboot, her response was unwavering: “Mine is Wizards, hands down, I would love that.”

-Sushmita Sarkar