Selena Gomez recently shared her excitement for Wizards Beyond Waverly Place at its premiere. Speaking with PEOPLE, Gomez expressed her gratitude for the return of the beloved show, which originally aired from 2007 to 2012. “It’s the best feeling in the whole world to bring this back for everyone, especially those who never saw it before,” she said.
Gomez added a personal note about sharing the show with her younger sister, though she joked that her sister “wasn’t that into it.” Still, she felt a deep satisfaction bringing back the nostalgia of Wizards of Waverly Place for fans and new viewers alike.
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Reflecting on her character’s evolution, Gomez said, “We picked up right where we left off. You see an established Justin and Alex, and it feels natural to be curious about what they’re going through.” She emphasized the seamless transition back into her character, Alex Russo, whose dynamic with the show felt like a familiar “rhythm.”
David Henrie, her co-star who played her brother Justin, shared his own insights on character growth. “My character’s a father now, just like I am in real life, so it felt like a natural progression for Justin.”
Wizards Beyond Waverly Place brings back familiar faces in fresh roles, letting Gomez, Henrie, and the cast revisit their characters with a new maturity. Fans of the original show and newcomers alike can expect a heartfelt return to the Wizards universe, filled with magic, humor, and growth.
