Disney Renews “Wizards Beyond Waverly Place” for Season 2
Exciting news for fans of “Wizards of Waverly Place”! Disney Branded Television has officially renewed the spin-off series, “Wizards Beyond Waverly Place,” for a second season. Executive producers Selena Gomez and David Henrie are gearing up to bring even more magic to the screen as production for the new season kicks off next month in Los Angeles.
David Henrie, who also stars in the series, expressed his gratitude for the overwhelming support, promising both new and original fans an exciting new season filled with surprises. Get ready for more Russo magic and heartwarming moments on the horizon!
The premiere episode of “Wizards Beyond Waverly Place” made quite the splash, becoming Disney Channel’s most-watched series premiere on Disney+ with 3.2 million views globally in just 12 days. The episode was a hit on Disney Channel’s YouTube channel as well, racking up over 2.3 million views and 320 thousand hours of watch time to date.
In the upcoming season, viewers will follow adult Justin Russo as he navigates the challenges of balancing his normal, mortal life with his magical responsibilities. When his sister Alex brings young wizard-in-training Billie into the mix, Justin must dust off his magical skills to mentor her while safeguarding the future of the Wizard World alongside his family, Giada, Roman, and Milo.
The talented cast includes 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. With a stellar creative team behind the scenes, including writers and executive producers Jed Elinoff and Scott Thomas, as well as Selena Gomez and David Henrie serving as executive producers, the second season promises to deliver even more enchanting moments.
If you haven’t caught up on all the magical fun yet, all episodes of season one are currently available for streaming on Disney+. Be sure to stay connected on social media for the latest updates and behind-the-scenes peeks from the show. Don’t miss out on all the excitement coming your way in the new season of “Wizards Beyond Waverly Place”!
