Selena Gomez and David Henrie Go Back to 'Where It All Started' in Wizards Beyond Waverly Place — See the First Look!

The Russos are back, but this time they’re not in Waverly Place!

On Friday, August 9, Disney revealed the first look at the long-awaited Wizards of Waverly Place renewal of the series called, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place. In a touching behind-the-scenes video of the production, original series stars Selena Gomez and David Henrie prepare to reprise their roles on the beloved Disney Channel series.

Starring Henria and Janice LeAnn Brown, the sequel will follow “adult Justin Russo (Henrie) who has chosen to lead a normal, mortal life with his family, Giada (Mimi Gianopulos), Roman (Alkaio Thiele) and Milo (Max Matenko). “, it says in the official synopsis.

(L-R) Selena Gomez, David Henrie and JaNice LeeAnn Brown in ‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’.

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The synopsis continues: “When Justin’s sister Alex (Gomez) brings Billie to his home looking for help, Justin realizes he must dust off his magical skills to mentor a wizard-in-training while juggling his day-to-day responsibilities — and protecting the future of the World wizard.”

The first look begins with the producer introducing Gomez, 32, and Henrie, 35, as they arrive on set for the first time. As he hugs Henrie on screen, the Rare Beauty founder reflects, “This is where it all started. We’re home.”

As Henrie takes fans around the Russo’s new home, she teases how things have “changed” and “the Russo’s have grown.” In the family kitchen, Henrie runs into Brown, whom he introduces as the main host of the new series.

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Selena Gomez and David Henrie in ‘Wizards of Waverly Place’.

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“Billie is rebellious and stubborn, sarcastic,” Alex tells Justin in the pilot clip. When he points out that she “sounds like someone else I know,” the Russo family wizard replies with a grimace, “Haha, like me, I get it.”

The clip cuts to Henrie addressing fans at the show’s first live taping and sharing his intentions with reviving the beloved series.

“Who remembers the original Wizards of Waverly Place?” he asks as the audience cheers. “We wanted to recreate that magic for a new generation.”

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Like the OG series, the new characters find themselves in sticky situations with magic involved. From dodging wand torches in a giant pumpkin and shooting burritos to turning Justin’s kids half-invisible, fans are in for a treat as Billie encounters her fair share of magical scenarios.

Despite the new additions, some things never change. As Alex, Justin and Billie enter the family den, Alex smiles and remarks, “This takes me back.”

(L-R) JaNice LeeAnn Brown, David Henrie, David DeLuise, Alkaio Thiele and Max Matenko in ‘Wazards Beyond Waverly Place’.

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At the end, the show’s original theme song, Gomez’s “Everything Is Not What It Seems” plays and guides viewers through a montage of exciting new stories to expect. The clip features shocking moments, tender hugs between Gomez and Brown, and a cameo appearance by David DeLuise, who returns as Russo family patriarch Jerry Russo.

“We’re back!” Gomez says before Brown finishes, “With style!” The first look ends with Alexa twirling the wand and Justin teasing him, “I still have it.”

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Wizards Beyond Waverly Place is slated to premiere on Disney Channel and Disney+ later this year.

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