In the series' first look, 'Wizards of Waverly Place' star David DeLuise returns in his role as the family patriarch, Jerry Russo The Russos are back, but this time they're not in Waverly Place! On Friday, Aug. 9, Disney revealed a first look into the highly anticipated revival series titled, . In a touching behind-the-scenes video of the production, original series stars and gear up to reprise their roles in the beloved Disney Channel show.
Starring Henrie and Janice LeAnn Brown, the sequel series will follow "an 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)," the official synposis reads. Disney Related: The synopsis continues, "When Justin’s sister Alex (Gomez) brings Billie 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." The first look begins with a producer introducing Gomez, 32, and Henrie, 35, as they arrive on set for the first time.
As she embraces Henrie on screen, the Rare Beauty founder reflects, "This is where it all started. We're home." As Henrie takes fans around the new Russo home, he teases how things "have changed" and "the Russos have grown.
" In the family kitchen, Henrie runs into Brown, who he introduces as the new series' lead. Related: Disney "Billie is rebellious and stubbor.