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Subject: Re: [NEWS] "Wizards of Waverley Place" sequel series gets greenlight
Date: Fri, 22 Mar 2024 16:42:46 -0700
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On 3/22/24 2:53 PM, Your Name wrote:

> Selena Gomez is back casting spells for Disney ...
> 
> 
>     'Wizards of Waverly Place' Sequel Series a Go at Disney+
>     --------------------------------------------------------
>     Selena Gomez and David Henrie will return in the Disney branded
>     TV show that will launch this year on Disney Channel and the
>     streamer.
> 
>     Wizards of Waverly Place is officially getting the sequel
>     series treatment.
> 
>     Two months after handing out a pilot order for Wizards, Ayo
>     Davis' Disney Branded Television banner has handed out a formal
>     series order for the sequel series. The show will premiere this
>     year on both Disney Channel and Disney+.
> 
>     Wizards production will begin next month in L.A. and feature
>     Selena Gomez and David Henrie reprising their roles as Alex and
>     Justin Russo. Both will exec produce the series. Henrie will
>     lead the cast of series regulars alongside Max Matenko
>     (Platonic), who plays Justin's youngest son, Milo. He joins the
>     previously announced cast that also includes Janice LeAnn Brown
>     (Bunk'd) in the lead role as a young, powerful wizard Billie;
>     Alkaio Thiele (Marvel's Spidey and his Amazing Friends) as
>     Justin's oldest son, Roman; and Mimi Gianopulos (Rutherford
>     Falls) as Justin's wife, Giada. Gomez will guest star in the
>     premiere.

I cannot say I am looking forward to this. I doubt it will be half as 
good as the original (which was kind of lightning in a bottle).

>     Jed Elinoff and Scott Thomas (Raven's Home) penned the pilot
>     and exec produce alongside Disney guru Gary Marsh (Descendants:
>     The Rise of Red). Andy Fickman (Race to Witch Mountain)
>     directed and executive produced the pilot and will direct
>     multiple episodes of the series, which revolves around Justin
>     as he chooses to live a mortal life with his family. When Alex
>     (Gomez) brings Billie to his home for help, Justin must mentor
>     the wizard-in-training.
> 
>     "Wizards of Waverly Place captivated hearts with its
>     spellbinding adventures and big laughs, creating unforgettable
>     memories for kids and families everywhere," said Davis, who
>     serves as president of Disney Branded Television. "We can't
>     wait to step back into the magical world of Wizards, inviting
>     both longtime fans and a new generation to experience the
>     enchantment alongside Selena, David and our incredible cast and
>     crew."
> 
>     Wizards of Waverly Place launched Gomez's career and was among a
>     roster of Disney Channel mega-hits that also included Hannah
>     Montana, Lizzie McGuire and That's So Raven, among others. With
>     the series launching on linear as well as streaming, it will help
>     to boost Disney Channel's roster of live-action comedy output
>     that includes the final season of Bunk'd, Raven's Home,
>     The Villains of Valley View and Pretty Freekin' Scary.
> 
>     Disney Branded Television, which serves as one of the Mouse
>     House's internal studios, has been on a roll of late with hits
>     including Percy Jackson and the Olympians and Goosebumps, both of
>     which were renewed for second seasons. The latter, which has been
>     turned into an anthology, this week cast Friends favorite David
>     Schwimmer to lead its second season.
> 
> <https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/wizards-of-waverly-place-sequel-series-disney-selena-gomez-1235858412/>
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