## On Set With ‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’: How Selena Gomez and David Henrie Are Rebooting Disney Magic for a New Generation For over a decade, fans of the beloved Disney Channel series “Wizards of Waverly Place” have been eagerly anticipating a reboot of the show. Now, their dreams are finally coming true with the upcoming Disney+ series “Wizards Beyond Waverly Place.” The reboot will see the return of Selena Gomez and David Henrie as Alex and Justin Russo, the siblings who are also powerful wizards. The show will also feature a new cast of characters, including Alex's daughter, Harper (played by Sofia Carson), and Justin's son, Max (played by Kahyun Kim). In a recent interview on set, Gomez and Henrie talked about what it was like to return to the world of “Wizards of Waverly Place.” “It's been so much fun,” said Gomez. “It's like we never left.” “It's been amazing to see how the characters have grown and changed,” added Henrie. “They're still the same people at heart, but they've also learned a lot since the last time we saw them.” The reboot will pick up 10 years after the events of the original series. Alex and Justin are now adults and are trying to navigate the challenges of raising their own families while also dealing with the responsibilities of being wizards. “The new show is going to be a lot darker and more mature than the original,” said Gomez. “But it's still going to have the same heart and humor that fans loved about the first show.” “We're really excited for fans to see what we've done with the reboot,” added Henrie. “We think they're going to love it.” ### What to Expect From the Reboot The reboot of “Wizards of Waverly Place” will be a 10-episode series that will premiere on Disney+ in 2024. The show will feature a mix of old and new characters, and it will explore the challenges of raising a family while also dealing with the responsibilities of being a wizard. Here are some of the things you can expect from the reboot: * A darker and more mature tone than the original series * The return of Selena Gomez and David Henrie as Alex and Justin Russo * A new cast of characters, including Alex's daughter, Harper, and Justin's son, Max * A focus on the challenges of raising a family while also dealing with the responsibilities of being a wizard * Plenty of the same heart and humor that fans loved about the first show ### Why Fans Are Excited for the Reboot There are many reasons why fans are excited for the reboot of “Wizards of Waverly Place.” Here are a few of the most common reasons: * They want to see what Selena Gomez and David Henrie are like as parents * They want to see how the characters have grown and changed since the last time they saw them * They want to see a new generation of wizards in action * They want to experience the same heart and humor that they loved about the first show The reboot of “Wizards of Waverly Place” is sure to be a hit with fans of the original series. It will be a fun and nostalgic way to revisit the world of wizards and magic.
