Justin and Alex Russo — ahem, David Henrie and Selena Gomez — are gearing up to bring the magic back to Disney Channel. For years, both Gomez and Henrie have teased a possible onscreen reunion, and the time has finally come. In January 2024, it was announced that the highly anticipated Wizards of Waverly Place revival would be headed to Disney Channel with Henrie’s character, Justin, as the leading man.
Gomez, of course, will also make an appearance as Alex. “So excited!! ❤️,” Gomez shared via her Instagram Story at the time, sharing the revival news. In a second post, she captioned a throwback photo of herself and Henrie writing, “WE’RE BACK.
” The duo played the two eldest Russo siblings in Wizards of Waverly Place, which aired from 2007 to 2012. Jake T. Austin , David DeLuise , Maria Canals-Barrera and Jennifer Stone also starred in the original iteration.
“I’ve talked to some people. Talked to some people that are decision-makers, to my sis Selena and — I have to be very tactful with my response here because I’ll say — there’s a lot of goodwill. I don’t think anyone’s opposed to the idea, but I think it’s a matter of time,” Henrie teased in July 2020 YouTube video about a reboot, noting that “there will be a reunion one day.
” Henrie’s dreams are now a reality. Keep scrolling for everything to know: Yes, it’s been officially confirmed that Wizards of Waverly Place will be returning to Disney Channel. Gomez will reprise her ico.