Plot Synopsis

The Russos are a lot like the families in their Manhattan neighborhood with one significant difference -- they come from a long line of wizards. Now, the three teens in the house -- Justin, Alex and Max -- must learn to hone their budding magical powers or soon risk losing them.
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On Friday, March 22, 2024, Disney Channel announced a series greenlight for WIZARDS (working title), a continuation of the series WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE, one of the most beloved franchises in the network's history. Production on the new series begins next month in Los Angeles and is slated to premiere later this year on Disney Channel and Disney+. The new series reunites Selena Gomez and David Henrie as Alex and Justin Russo, respectively, who also serve as executive producers. Gomez will guest star in the premiere episode, while Henrie will appear in a leading series-regular role. New series regular Max Matenko plays Justin's youngest son, Milo, and joins a long with Janice LeAnn Brown in the lead role as a young, powerful wizard Billie; Alkaio Thiele as Justin's oldest son, Roman; and Mimi Gianopulos as Justin's wife, Giada.