Wizards Of Waverly Place First Look: Selena Gomez And David Henrie Are Back And How

Scheduled to premiere this fall, the new series will see Selena Gomez reprising her role as Alex Russo

Disney Channel has just made a magical announcement that will surely delight fans of the popular series Wizards of Waverly Place. A sequel series has been green-lit, featuring none other than the original stars Selena Gomez and David Henrie, who will also serve as executive producers. Scheduled to premiere this fall, the new series will see Selena Gomez reprising her role as Alex Russo in a guest star capacity for the first episode, while David Henrie will return as a series regular, stepping back into the shoes of Justin Russo.

Production for the Wizards sequel is slated to begin next month in Los Angeles, with Selena Gomez and David Henrie leading the charge both in front of and behind the camera. Recently, the makers of the series unveiled the first look by sharing then-and-now photos. In both the pictures, Selena and David can be seen sitting together in their living room. Reacting to the post, Selena Gomez expressed her excitement on Disney Channel's Instagram post, exclaiming, "WE ARE BACK!! SOOOO GRATEFUL. MAGIC." Take a look.

Joining David Henrie in the cast of series regulars is Max Matenko, known for his work in Platonic, portraying Justin's youngest son, Milo. Additionally, the ensemble includes Janice LeAnn Brown from Bunk'd as the lead character, a young and powerful wizard named Billie; Alkaio Thiele, recognised for his role in Marvel's Spidey and his Amazing Friends, as Justin's oldest son, Roman; and Mimi Gianopulos from Rutherford Falls as Justin's wife, Giada. Selena Gomez's guest appearance in the premiere episode is sure to set the stage for an exciting return to the wizarding world.