Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, the highly anticipated sequel series to Disney’s popular show from the mid-2000s,Wizards of Waverly Place, will premiere on October 29th on the Disney Channel and will be available on Disney+ the next day. The show’s story will pick upwhereWizards of Waverly Placeleft off, following the Russos, a family of wizards who must conceal their powers from others. AlthoughWizards of Waverly Placefocused on middle child and only daughter Alex Russo (Selena Gomez),details aboutWizards Beyond Waverly Placereveal the show will primarily be oldest brother Justin Russo’s story.
The Russo siblings were also teenagers inWizards of Waverly Place, but now they are all grown up. However,Wizards Beyond Waverly Placewill introduce a host of new kids to step in as the next generation.Here’s every cast member currently known to be appearing inWizards Beyond Waverly Place, some of whom are very familiar faces and others who are brand-new.
David Henrie As Justin Russo
Date Of Birth: July 11th, 1989
Actor:David Henrie was born in Mission Viejo, California, to his mother, Linda Henrie, and father, James Wilson Henrie. Linda Henrie is a talent manager, and James Wilson Henrie is a producer, so David Henrie grew up in the industry, to an extent. David Henrie has also been very open about his Catholicism. Currently, he has three children with his wife, former Miss Delaware 2011, Maria Cahill. Henrie began acting in 2002, at age 13, andhad his big break as recurring character Petey Pitt inThe Pitts.
That’s So Raven
Larry
Character:David Henrie is returning inWizards Beyond Waverly Placeas Justin Russo, oldest brother of the three Russo children. Justin is a wizard, just like his siblings are, but he must hide his powers from others. In the show, Justin has a wife, Giada, and sons Milo and Roman.
Date Of Birth: July 22nd, 1992
Active since:2002
Actor:Selena Gomez was born in Grand Prairie, Texas, to mother Mandy Teefey and father Ricardo Gomez. Selena is named after the iconic singer Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, who was tragically killed in 1995. Although Gomez has had a significant acting career, she is also a very well-known and accomplished singer. Her most recent album,Rare, shares a name with Gomez’s makeup brand, Rare Beauty.Gomez had her big break as a child on the popular showBarney & Friends.
Hotel Transylvania
Mavis (voice)
Character:Selena Gomez will be reprising her role as Alex Russo inWizards Beyond Waverly Place, although, unlike inWizards of Waverly Place, she will not be the main character. Gomez will actually only guest star in the show. Nevertheless, because Alex Russo was the main character of the original show and was a fan favorite, many viewers will be looking for her.
Date Of Birth: May 12th, 1989
Active since:2007
Actor:Mimi Gianopulos was born in Los Angeles, California, and attended Carnegie Mellon University. Her father, Jim Gianopulos, is a film executive who was previously CEO of both 20th Century Fox and Paramount Pictures.Her breakout role was as Molly in the movieWhat To Expect When You’re Expecting, which comprises an ensemble cast and focuses on pregnancy and motherhood.
The Good Half
Parker
Character:Mimi Gianopulos is playing Giada Russo, a main character inWizards Beyond Waverly Place. She is the wife of Justin Russo and mother to Roman and Milo. Gianopulos was not inWizards of Waverly Place, so it will be interesting to see what her history is regarding her relationship with Justin (especially because of thechange to Justin Russo’s storythe marriage represents) and how she might feel about Justin’s powers.
Date Of Birth: September 1st, 2010
Actor:Janice LeAnn Brown in Los Angeles, California. Although she is still very young at just 13 years old, she has already had a number of roles in major TV shows and movies. Her most notable role outside her upcoming performance as Billie inWizards Beyond Waverly Placewas as Andrea Montross inMontross: Blood Rules, butBrown’s breakout role was as Young Bow inBlack-ish.
Endings, Beginnings
Abigail
Character:Janice LeAnn Brown is playing Billie, one of the main characters inWizards Beyond Waverly Place. Billie is a teenage wizard, whom Alex Russo brings to Justin with the request that he train her. Billie is a spunky, rebellious character, just beginning to learn how to control her magic powers, suggesting she may be stepping into the Alex Russo role in this new era of the Russo family.
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Wizards Beyond Waverly Place Supporting Cast & Characters
Alkaio Thielewill be playing Roman Russo, one of Justin Russo’s sons. AsWizards of Waverly Placerevealed how genetic magic powers are in wizard families, it will be interesting to see what powers Roman may possess. Thiele is also known for playing Young AJ inI’ll be Thereand voicing Peter Parker/Spider-Man inSpidey and His Amazing Friends.
Max Matenkois playing Milo Russo, Justin Russo’s other son. Like Roman, it will be interesting to uncover the extent of Milo’s potential abilities inWizards Beyond Waverly Place. Matenko is best known for playing Charlie inThis Is Us, and he has also appeared inGeneral HospitalandPlatonic.
David DeLuisewill thrillingly be reprising his role as the Russo siblings' dad, Jerry Russo. Fans ofWizards of Waverly Placewere anxiously awaiting news regarding whether DeLuise would appear inWizards Beyond Waverly Place, and although he is only set to guest star, his return has been confirmed. DeLuise has also appeared inThis Is Usas Bill Lundy, Judge Jezner inThat 90s Show, and Steven inPup Star, among many others.
Maria Canals-Barrerais returning inWizards Beyond Waverly Placeas the mother of the Russo siblings, Theresa Russo, alongside her on-screen husband Jerry. Like DeLuise, Canals-Barrera’s return was highly anticipated among fans of the original show, and she will indeed be guest-starring in the show. Canals-Barrera is also known for her roles as Connie Torres inCamp Rockand Dr. Angela Harris inIdentity Crisis.
Wizards Beyond Waverly Place
Cast
Wizards Beyond Waverly Place follows adult Justin Russo, who leads a normal life until his sister Alex asks for help with a young wizard-in-training. Justin must revive his magical skills to mentor the trainee while balancing his family life and safeguarding the Wizard World’s future.
