The magical world of the Russo family is making a triumphant return in Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, the highly anticipated continuation of the Emmy® Award-winning series Wizards of Waverly Place. The series is set to premiere with back-to-back episodes on Tuesday, October 29, at 8:00 p.m. EDT on Disney Channel. Fans eager to dive deeper into the magical universe won’t have to wait long, as the first eight episodes will be available on Disney+ and Disney Channel On Demand starting the next day, Wednesday, October 30.
According to synopsis: “Wizards Beyond Waverly Place follows an adult Justin Russo (David Henrie), who has chosen to lead a normal, mortal life with his family, Giada (Mimi Gianopulos), Roman (Alkaio Thiele) and Milo (Max Matenko). When Justin’s sister Alex (Selena Gomez) brings Billie (Janice LeAnn Brown) to his home seeking help, Justin realizes he must dust off his magical skills to mentor the wizard-in-training while also juggling his everyday responsibilities — and safeguarding the future of the Wizard World.
With a mix of returning favorites and new faces, fans of the original series are eagerly awaiting Selena Gomez’s return — as she guest stars in the first episode. Her involvement promises to bring a sense of continuity, while honoring its roots.
In an exciting development, it has announced that Disney veterans Raven-Symoné (Raven’s Home) and Danielle Fishel (Girl Meets World) will direct episodes in the first season. Jed Elinoff and Scott Thomas serve as writers and executive producers, along with executive producers Gary Marsh, Jonas Agin, Gomez and Henrie. Andy Fickman directed and executive-produced the pilot and will direct multiple episodes. Wizards of Waverly Place was created by Todd Greenwald.
Following the Disney Channel premiere, fans can look forward to two new episodes on Wednesday, October 30, including a special Halloween-themed episode. Afterward, the series will settle into its regular timeslot, with two new episodes airing every Friday at 8:00 p.m. EDT beginning November 8.
With its blend of nostalgia, fresh storylines, and a talented team behind the scenes, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place is sure to be a magical hit for both new viewers and longtime fans of the original series.
