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Selena Gomez Returning for "Wizards Beyond Waverly Place" Season 2
Yara Sameh Selena Gomez is set to reprise the role of Alex Russo in Season 2 of 'Wizards Beyond Waverly Place.' Gomez posted Friday about her return to the spinoff in an Instagram story, writing, 'Just feels right…' over a photo featuring her sitting on the iconic set holding a wand. The star executive produces the series, which is a spinoff of 'Wizards of Waverly Place,' the Disney Channel sitcom that ran for four seasons from 2007 to 2012 and launched Gomez's career. 'Wizards Beyond Waverly Place' premiered in October of last year, with Gomez appearing in two of the first season's 21 episodes. In the original series, Gomez's Alex Russo was a young wizard who trained in magic alongside her two brothers with the knowledge that only one of them would be able to keep their powers once they reached adulthood. Alex won the competition. In the spinoff, Alex reaches out to her brother Justin (David Henrie) and asks if teenage wizard Billie (Janice LeAnn Brown) can move in with him and his family to train in magic. A synopsis for Season 2 of 'Wizards Beyond Waverly Place' reads, 'Billie grapples with the fact that being part of the Russo family might be more complicated than she thought — especially now that she's not the only wizard in the house. Thanks to Roman (Alkaio Thiele) and Milo's (Max Matenko) new magical powers, Justin is now tasked with training three young wizards for the Family Wizard Competition. As the stakes rise inside and outside the family, a mysterious new threat emerges — one that could unravel the Russos forever.' Besides Gomez, executive producers of 'Wizards Beyond Waverly Place' include Henrie; writers Jed Elinoff and Scott Thomas; Gary Marsh; and Jonas Agin. The series was created by Todd Greenwald. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan Technology 50-Year Soviet Spacecraft 'Kosmos 482' Crashes into Indian Ocean
Hindustan Times
18 hours ago
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- Hindustan Times
Selena Gomez returns as Alex Russo in Season 2 of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place: ‘Just feels right'
Selena Gomez is returning to her magical roots! The Only Murders in the Building star is all set to reprise her role as Alex Russo in Season 2 of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, Disney's continuation of the beloved series Wizards of Waverly Place. Selena Gomez returned to Wizards Beyond Waverly Place(REUTERS) Gomez, who played the sarcastic and spell-savvy Alex from 2007 to 2012 teased her return through an Instagram Story on Thursday, according to The Hollywood Reporter. She shared a photo of herself on set holding a wand with the caption, 'Just feels right.' Disney later confirmed that the singer-actor will guest star in the upcoming season, the outlet said. The original show followed the Russo siblings, Alex (Gomez), Justin (David Henrie), and Max (Jake T Austin), as they trained in secret to become the family wizard while navigating teenage life in New York City. The show ended with Alex winning the Family Wizard Competition. Also read: Magic: The Gathering teams up with Sonic the Hedgehog for Secret Lair crossover. All you need to know Wizards Beyond Waverly Place: What's it about? According to the report, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place picks up years later with Henrie's character Justin now living as a mortal and raising a family. The spin-off which was launched in October 2024 introduced a new young wizard-in-training, Billie (Janice LeAnn Brown), whom Alex introduced to Justin in Season 1. Reportedly, in Season 2, Billie discovers that becoming a Russo may be more complicated than she initially expected. With Roman (Alkaio Thiele) and Milo (Max Matenko) also developing magical powers, Justin finds himself mentoring three young wizards. They are all contenders in a new Family Wizard Competition. However, a mysterious threat looms that could put the entire Russo family at risk. Familiar faces return in Season 2 As per the report, alongside Selena Gomez and Henrie, Season 2 stars Janice LeAnn Brown, Alkaio Thiele, Max Matenko, Taylor Cora (Winter), and Mimi Gianopulos (Giada Russo). The show is executive produced by creator of original Wizards of Waverly Place Todd Greenwald, with Jed Elinoff and Scott Thomas serving as writers and executive producers. Reportedly, Gomez, Henrie, Gary Marsh, and Jonas Agin also return as executive producers. Season 2 of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place will premiere this fall on both Disney+ and Disney Channel. Season 1 is currently available for streaming. FAQs Q: Is Selena Gomez returning as Alex Russo? Yes. Selena Gomez will reprise her role as Alex Russo in Wizards Beyond Waverly Place Season 2. Q: When does Wizards Beyond Waverly Place Season 2 premiere? Season 2 premieres in fall 2025 on Disney+ and Disney Channel. Q: What is the plot of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place Season 2? Season 2 focuses on Justin Russo training three young wizards - Billie, Roman, and Milo for the Family Wizard Competition, as a new magical threat emerges. Q: Who else stars in the series? David Henrie, Janice LeAnn Brown, Alkaio Thiele, Max Matenko, Taylor Cora, and Mimi Gianopulos are part of the main cast.
Express Tribune
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Selena Gomez to return as Alex Russo in 'Wizards Beyond Waverly Place' season 2
Selena Gomez will return to her iconic role as Alex Russo in Wizards Beyond Waverly Place for Season 2. The actress, who also serves as an executive producer for the series, originally played Alex in the Disney Channel sitcom Wizards of Waverly Place, which aired from 2007 to 2012. The spinoff series, which premiered in October last year, featured Gomez in two of the 21 episodes of its first season. In Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, Alex Russo is now reaching out to her brother Justin (David Henrie) to help train Billie (Janice LeAnn Brown), a teenage wizard, as part of the Russo family. Season 2 will explore the complications Billie faces, especially now that she is no longer the only wizard in the family. The season's synopsis reveals that Justin will be tasked with training three young wizards, including Roman (Alkaio Thiele) and Milo (Max Matenko), as they prepare for the Family Wizard Competition. However, new magical powers and a mysterious threat will raise the stakes for the Russo family. Gomez shared her excitement about returning to the role on Instagram, posting a photo of herself on set with a wand and writing, 'Just feels right…' alongside it. Wizards Beyond Waverly Place was created by Todd Greenwald, with Gomez, Henrie, writers Jed Elinoff and Scott Thomas, Gary Marsh, and Jonas Agin serving as executive producers. Fans can look forward to more Russo family magic and drama when Season 2 airs.
