Selena Gomez Stars in Wizards Beyond Waverly Place

At the premiere of 'Wizards Beyond Waverly Place' on October 28, Selena Gomez expressed her heartfelt gratitude for the original series, which launched her career, stating, "This is what gave me everything that I have today." Reprising her role as Alex Russo, she mentioned the joy of bringing nostalgia back, especially for younger audiences, including her 11-year-old sister Gracie. Gomez reflected on her character's growth, noting a seamless transition from the original show, which aired from 2007 to 2012, to the new series. Co-star David Henrie, who plays Justin Russo, remarked on his character's organic maturation into fatherhood. The spin-off follows Justin as he navigates family life while mentoring a young wizard, Billie, brought to him by Alex. The show premieres with two episodes on Disney Channel on October 29, followed by availability on Disney+.