The hit Disney comedy series Wizards of Waverly Place is getting a sequel series, set to feature original stars Selena Gomez and David Henrie in guest roles.
According to a recent report from Deadline, Disney Branded Television has ordered a pilot for a follow-up series, which will also be executive-produced by Gomez and Henrie. Gomez and Henrie will be appearing in the series in guest roles, where they’ll reprise their original roles as Alex and Justin Russo, respectively. Alongside Gomez and Henrie, the new series will also star Janice LeAnn Brown (Disney’s Just Roll with It), Alkaio Thiele (Call Me Kat), and Mimi Gianopulos (American Princess).
The new pilot will be written by Jed Elinoff and Scott Thomas, who were also the duo behind the Disney Channel comedy spin-off Raven’s Home, which is based on the hit Disney sitcom That’s So Raven.
What is the new series about?
Deadline’s report notes that the new pilot will focus on a “mysterious incident at WizTech, where an adult Justin Russo has left his wizard powers behind, opting for a normal, human life with his wife and two sons. But he gets a surprise when a powerful young wizard in need of training shows up at his door… and Justin must embrace his past to ensure the future of the Wizard World.”
Wizards of Waverly Place was a fantasy teen sitcom that originally aired on the Disney Channel for four seasons between 2007 and 2012. The series followed Selena Gomez’s Alex Russo, a teenage wizard living in New York City and training their magical powers alongside her siblings Justin (David Henrie) and Max (Jake T. Austin).
The series was one of the most popular comedies to air on Disney Channel, with its series finale being the most-watched final episode of any Disney Channel show. The series also helped catapult Selena Gomez into stardom, with the singer and actress taking on more prominent roles following the show’s end in 2012.
