Virtual Press Conference with the stars of “Wizards Beyond Waverly Place” which Premieres Oct. 29 on Disney Channel and Next Day on Disney+

By Judy Shields

Executive Producers Selena Gomez and David Henrie return for the continuation of the beloved franchise coming next Tuesday, Oct. 29, at 8:00 p.m. EDT on Disney Channel.  A Halloween themed episode will premiere Wednesday, Oct. 30, on Disney Channel.  The first eight episodes will be available on Disney+ and Disney Channel On Demand the next day, Wednesday, Oct. 30.

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• Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, a continuation of the Emmy^® Award-winning Wizards of Waverly Place, premieres with two episodes Tuesday, Oct. 29, at 8:00 p.m. EDT on Disney Channel. The first eight episodes will be available on Disney+ and Disney Channel On Demand the next day, Wednesday, Oct. 30.

• It was also announced that Raven-Symoné (“Raven’s Home”) and Danielle Fishel (“Girl Meets World”) will direct episodes in season one.

• Series Synopsis: Wizards Beyond Waverly Place follows an adult Justin Russo, who has chosen to lead a normal, mortal life with his family, Giada, Roman and Milo. When Justin’s sister Alex 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.

• Cast: The series stars David Henrie (as Justin Russo), Janice LeAnn Brown (as Billie), Alkaio Thiele (as Roman Russo), Max Matenko (as Milo Russo), Taylor Cora (as Winter) and Mimi Gianopulos (as Giada Russo). Selena Gomez (as Alex Russo) will guest star in the first episode.

Photos of the Cast courtesy of Disney/Maarten de Boer:

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• Credits: 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.

Here is a video of a press conference with selected media and the cast of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place. I was able to ask the second question which was for Janice LeAnn Brown who plays Billie and her role with a wand and her name for it.  There were awesome questions asked, so please watch the entire video to learn all about the making of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place and the characters of the new upcoming show.  Enjoy:

Following the Disney Channel premiere, two new episodes — including a Halloween-themed episode — will premiere Wednesday, Oct. 30, on Disney Channel. Beginning Nov. 8, episode premieres move to Fridays at 8:00 p.m. EDT, with two episodes weekly.

If you are a fan of the Wizards of Waverly Place from back on October 12, 2007 you won’t want to miss the new upcoming series Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, 17 years later to the month.  You will not be disappointed with this new show and to see Justin as an adult, married and with two sons of his own is the way shows should be written.  The first episode will feature David Henrie (Justin) with his sister Alex (Selena Gomez), so it’s a must see for sure.  We all love reunions from shows that meant something to us.  I used to watch “Wizards of Waverly Place” with my now 22 year old grandson, who was five years old and was in love with Alex (Selena Gomez).  So turn into the Disney Channel on October 29th to see Wizards Beyond Waverly Place and for the rest of us who have Disney+, you can watch it on October 30th! Let’s hope there will be more reunions with David DeLuise and Maria Canals-Barrera and some of the other cast from the past show at some point.  I was able to see a couple of episodes and the cast was indeed wisely chosen and all the actors bring back the magic of wizards and family.  Watch the show and spread the word that the Wizards are back to entertain us all no matter their age!

Here are some photos courtesy of Disney/Eric McCandless and Lara Solanki: