The highly-anticipated Wizards of Waverly Place sequel series, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, has received a premiere date – alongside the news that two Disney Channel alums will be directing episodes of the series.
What’s Happening:
- Wizards Beyond Waverly Place has been set for a two episode premiere Tuesday, October 29th at 8:00 p.m. EDT. on Disney Channel.
- Two additional new episodes, including a Halloween special, will premiere the following day on Disney Channel.
- The first eight episodes will then be available to stream on Disney+ and Disney Channel On Demand the same day, Wednesday, October 30th.
- Episode premieres will move to Fridays at 8:00 p.m. EDT beginning November 8th, with two episodes weekly.
- It was also announced that Raven-Symoné (Raven’s Home) and Danielle Fishel (Girl Meets World) will direct episodes in season one.
- 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.
- 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
- Mimi Gianopulos as Giada Russo
- Selena Gomez (as Alex Russo) will guest star in the first episode.
- 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.
- An in-production first look at the series was previously shared during D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.
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