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Wizards Beyond Waverly Place
Logo
GenreComedy[1]
Created by
  • Jed Elinoff[1]
  • Scott Thomas[1]
Based onWizards of Waverly Place
by Todd J. Greenwald
Starring
Theme music composer
  • John Adair
  • Steve Hampton
  • Ryan Elder
  • Brad Hamilton
Opening theme"Everything Is Not What It Seems"
by Janice LeAnn Brown featuring Selena Gomez
ComposerZack Ryan
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes2
Production
Executive producers
Camera setupMulti-camera
Production companies
Original release
NetworkDisney Channel
ReleaseOctober 29, 2024 (2024-10-29) –
present (present)
Related
Wizards of Waverly Place (2007−2012)

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place is an American comedy television series serving as a spin-off and sequel to Wizards of Waverly Place. It premiered on October 29, 2024, on Disney Channel. The series stars Janice LeAnn Brown, Alkaio Thiele, Max Matenko, Taylor Cora, Mimi Gianopulos, and David Henrie. Henrie, Selena Gomez, Elinoff, Thomas, and Andy Fickman executive produce the series alongside Gary Marsh and Jonas Agin.

Premise

The series revolves around a powerful young wizard named Billie, who comes to Justin Russo in search of training and prompts him to resume his life as a wizard after he had chosen to live a normal life with his wife and two sons. Since Justin retired from teaching wizards, his sister, Alex Russo, sent in Billie, a new wizard-in-training. Billie is also similar to Justin's rebellious and troublemaking sister in more ways than one.

Cast and characters

See also: List of Wizards of Waverly Place characters

Main

  • Janice LeAnn Brown as Billie, a young wizard[2]
  • Alkaio Thiele as Roman Russo, Justin's oldest son and Milo's older brother[2]
  • Max Matenko as Milo Russo, Justin's youngest son and Roman's younger brother[3]
  • Taylor Cora as Winter, Billie's best friend[4]
  • Mimi Gianopulos as Giada Russo, Justin's mortal wife[2]
  • David Henrie as Justin Russo, Giada's husband[5]

Notable guest stars

Episodes

No.Title [1]Directed byWritten by [9]Original air date [1]Prod.
code [1]
1"Everything Is Not What It Seems"Andy FickmanJed Elinoff & Scott ThomasOctober 29, 2024 (2024-10-29)101

Justin Russo lives an ordinary life with his wife Giada and two sons, Milo & Roman, however when his sister Alex arrives with a young wizard named Billie, she asks him to be her wizard teacher, but declines due to giving up magic after being fired from Wiztech. When his sons find out about wizards after Billie conjures up a “Floogie” monster, he decides to help train her magic and destroy the monster. Justin, Billie & Alex enter the family lair, where Alex tells Justin a prophecy says Billie must prevent the world ending.

Special guest star: Selena Gomez as Alex Russo

Guest star: Dee Bradley Baker as Floogie

Absent: Taylor Cora as Winter
2"Mortal Vibes Only"Jody Margolin HahnJed Elinoff & Scott ThomasOctober 29, 2024 (2024-10-29)102

Guest stars: Patrick Bristow as Wizardpedia, Dee Bradley Baker as Phantomus

Absent: Taylor Cora as Winter
3"Saved by the Spell"UnknownJed Elinoff & Scott ThomasOctober 30, 2024 (2024-10-30)103
Guest stars: Oscar Montoya as Marcus, Dee Bradley Baker as Phantomus, John DiMaggio as Frog
4"Something Wizard This Way Comes"UnknownMolly HaldemanOctober 30, 2024 (2024-10-30)104
5"Wizards Just Wand to Have Fun"UnknownBrittany Assaly & Danielle CalvertNovember 8, 2024 (2024-11-08)[a]105
Guest stars: Darien Sills-Evans as Superintendent Kowalski
6"The Legend of Creepy Follows"UnknownRick WilliamsNovember 8, 2024 (2024-11-08)[a]106
Guest star: Patrick Bristow as Wizardpedia
7"We're Gonna Need a Bigger Float"UnknownRobin M. HenryNovember 15, 2024 (2024-11-15)[a]107
Special guest star: David DeLuise as Jerry Russo
8"You Can't Handle the Tooth"UnknownSandra OyeneyinNovember 15, 2024 (2024-11-15)[a]111
9"Wiz-Taken Identity"UnknownJorge ThomsonNovember 22, 2024 (2024-11-22)[a]108
Guest stars: Kirsten Vangsness as Bigelow McFigglehorn, JJ Nolan as Morphia Murkshadow, Eleanor Sweeney as Bella Bianchi, Kristin Hensley as Anita Bianchi
10"Ain't Gnome Party Like a Wizard Party"UnknownBrett MaierNovember 22, 2024 (2024-11-22)109

Production

Development

On January 18, 2024, it was announced that Disney had ordered a pilot for a sequel television series of Wizards of Waverly Place.[10] Jed Elinoff and Scott Thomas, who developed Raven's Home, the sequel to That's So Raven, wrote the pilot episode.[11] It was directed by Andy Fickman.[12] Elinoff, Thomas, and Fickman are set to executive produce the series alongside stars Selena Gomez and David Henrie, as well as Gary Marsh, a former television executive and Jonas Agin.[13] The pilot was filmed on February 1, 2024, with Gomez guest starring and reprising her role as Alex Russo.[14] In the series, Henrie's character is set to have given up his wizard powers to live like a normal human.[15][16] On March 22, 2024, it was announced that Disney Channel had ordered the pilot to series.[17] Production began in Los Angeles in April 2024.[18] Wizards was used as the working title during early filming[19] until its official title, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, was announced in May 2024.[20] Raven-Symoné and Danielle Fishel directed episodes.[21] Andy Fickman also directed additional episodes outside of the pilot.[22]

Casting

David Henrie is set to reprise his role as Justin Russo, while Selena Gomez is set to guest star in the pilot as and continue as a recurring character in the show as Alex Russo.[23] Mimi Gianopulos was cast to portray Giada, Justin's wife and Alkaio Thiele will play their oldest son Roman.[24] Additionally, Janice LeAnn Brown will star as Billie, a young wizard seeking Justin's assistance in wizard training.[25] At the time it was ordered to series, it was reported that Max Matenko was cast as Milo, Justin's youngest son.[26] Taylor Cora is expected to appear as Winter, Billie's best friend.[27] It was later announced that David DeLuise would reprise his role as Justin's father Jerry.[28]

Broadcast

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place premiered on October 29, 2024, on Disney Channel. The first eight episodes will be available to stream on Disney+ the following day.[21]

Notes

  1. ^ a b c d e This episode was first released on Disney+ on October 30, 2024.

References

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  3. ^ Schneider, Michael (March 22, 2024). "'Wizards of Waverly Place' Sequel From Selena Gomez and David Henrie Gets Series Order at Disney Channel and Disney+". Variety. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
  4. ^ Mitovich, Matt Webb (May 14, 2024). "Selena Gomez Reveals Wizards of Waverly Place Spinoff Title — See First Photos". TVLine. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
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  8. ^ Lee, Tionah (January 28, 2024). "Jake T. Austin Returning for 'Wizards of Waverly Place' Reboot". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
  9. ^ "Wizards Beyond Waverly Place - WGA Directory". Writers Guild of America West. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
  10. ^ Walsh, Savannah (January 18, 2024). "Selena Gomez Is "So Excited" to Be Returning for a Wizards of Waverly Place Revival". Vanity Fair. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
  11. ^ Otterson, Joe (January 18, 2024). "'Wizards of Waverly Place' Sequel Pilot Ordered at Disney Channel, Selena Gomez and David Henrie Among Cast". Variety. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
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  13. ^ Dailey, Hannah (January 18, 2024). "Selena Gomez, David Henrie to Produce & Appear in 'Wizards of Waverly Place' Disney Revival". Billboard. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
  14. ^ Swift, Andy (February 3, 2024). "Wizards of Waverly Place Revival: Everything We Know About the Russos' Return to Disney Channel". TVLine. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
  15. ^ Lee, Tionah (January 18, 2024). "Selena Gomez and David Henrie Confirm Their Return to 'Wizards of Waverly Place' for Sequel". Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
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  17. ^ Seitz, Loree (March 22, 2024). "Disney Greenlights 'Wizards of Waverly Place' Sequel Series With Selena Gomez, David Henrie". The Wrap. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
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  19. ^ @disneychannel (January 18, 2024). "📍Waverly Place". Retrieved May 15, 2024 – via Instagram.
  20. ^ Cordero, Rosy (May 14, 2024). "Selena Gomez Reveals Title Of 'Wizards Of Waverly Place' Spinoff; Drops First-Look Photos". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
  21. ^ a b Kaur, Brahmjot (August 29, 2024). "Wizards Beyond Waverly Place Premiere Date and New Look Revealed". E! Online. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
  22. ^ Camplone, Katie (August 29, 2024). "'Wizards Beyond Waverly Place' Gets Premiere Date; Raven-Symoné & Danielle Fishel To Direct Episodes". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
  23. ^ Wenger, Stephanie; Jackson, Dory (January 18, 2024). "Selena Gomez Is 'So Excited' to Reunite with David Henrie for Upcoming Wizards of Waverly Place Revival". People. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
  24. ^ Kang, Esther (January 22, 2024). "Selena Gomez and David Henrie Lay the Table for Wizards of Waverly Place Revival: 'Let's Make Some Magic'". People. Retrieved February 4, 2024.
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  28. ^ Strout, David (June 22, 2024). "David Henrie Says 'Wizards' Fans Will 'Choke Up' at His Revival Reunion With Selena Gomez (Exclusive)". US Weekly. Retrieved June 23, 2024.


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