Nearly a decade after saying goodbye to Alex Russo and the Wizards of Waverly Place, fans of the hit Disney Channel series are thrilled to learn that star Selena Gomez will reprise her role in the upcoming sequel pilot. Disney announced this week that Gomez will guest star in the pilot episode of the new Wizards of Waverly Place sequel series, which focuses on her on-screen brother Justin Russo, played by David Henrie. While Gomez will only appear briefly, her involvement is causing excitement among the show’s passionate fanbase.

How big will Selena Gomez’s role be?

Selena Gomez in Wizards of Waverly Place
Selena Gomez in Wizards of Waverly Place

According to Deadline, Selena Gomez will return as Alex Russo, but only in a cameo role for the pilot episode. The show will instead revolve around Justin Russo, with Henrie signed on as a series regular. The sequel picks up years later, with Justin all grown up.

He’s left his wizard powers behind for a normal human life with a wife and two sons. But when a young wizard needing training shows up at his door, Justin must decide whether to embrace his magical past to protect the future of the wizard world.

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Gomez shared her enthusiasm for reprising her breakout role in a statement:

“I’m thrilled to be back as Alex Russo and work with my family again. We had so much fun on the original series, and I think fans are going to love seeing where these beloved characters are now. It’s been an honor to grow up with my Wizards family.”

Henrie added,

“Having Selena guest star is the perfect way to honor where we’ve been and also look ahead to the future. I know everyone is so excited to see her as Alex one more time.”

Wizards of Waverly Place theme song
Wizards of Waverly Place theme song

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What do we know about the plot?

Justin Russo as Henry
Justin Russo as Henry

The original Wizards of Waverly Place ran from 2007 to 2012 on the Disney Channel, winning multiple Emmys and becoming one of the network’s most popular shows. It followed the Russo siblings – Alex, Justin, and Max (Jake T. Austin) – as they trained to become full-fledged wizards while navigating high school and family life. Here are some fans reacting to the news of Gomez coming back as Alex Russo: 

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While the Russo family will look different in the sequel series, Gomez’s brief return promises to tug at fans’ nostalgic heartstrings. Her willingness to revisit the show that made her a star shows her appreciation for the role that launched her career. The pilot episode date is yet to be announced. But the news of Gomez reprising Alex Russo has certainly cast a spell of excitement.

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