Selena Gomez recently had a heartwarming reunion with several former Wizards of Waverly Place co-stars. This exciting get-together coincided with the exciting news of an upcoming spinoff of the beloved Disney series. David Henrie and David DeLuise, who portrayed Alex Russo’s brother Justin and dad Jerry, respectively, joined Selena Gomez in a photo shared on Instagram. Maria Canals Barrera, who played the role of the kids’ mom, Theresa, was also part of the reunion.
Where they met
David DeLuise took to Instagram on January 26, sharing a photo and captioned it with “The Russos…coming back #wizardsofwaverlyplace @wizardspod.” He was referring to the Wizards of Waverly Pod podcast, which he co-hosts with Jennifer Stone, another former cast member. She played Alex’s best friend, Harper Finkle. Jennifer Stone became a registered nurse in 2020, during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A week later, on January 25, David Henrie posted a photo on Instagram featuring himself, Selena Gomez, and the new cast members joining the spinoff. He humorously wrote, “The Russo’s have grown ;).”
The exciting part is that, as E! News confirmed, Wizards of Waverly Place, originally aired from 2007 to 2012, is getting a sequel. Selena Gomez, aged 31, and David Henrie, aged 34, are not just reuniting but will also serve as executive producers for the sequel.
About the sequel
In this yet-untitled spinoff, David Henrie will reprise his role as Justin as a regular cast member. Selena Gomez will make a guest appearance as Alex in the pilot episode. The storyline follows Justin’s attempts to lead an everyday, non-magical life with his wife, portrayed by Mimi Gianopulos, and their two sons, played by Alkaio Thiele and Max Matenko. To add to the excitement, Janice LeAnn Brown from Euphoria will play a young wizard named Billie, who seeks training from Justin.
The reunion and news of the sequel have undoubtedly thrilled fans of the original series. It’s always heartwarming to see cast members coming together again to bring back the magic of a beloved show.
Let us have a look at some heartwarming TV cast reunions over the years:
Game of Thrones
Ian Beattie, Daniel Portman, Natalia Tena, and Ian McElhinney reunited before the opening of Warner Bros’ GOT Studio Tour in Banbridge, Northern Ireland. This was one of the original shooting spots for the HBO show.
The Bachelorette
Mike Johnson and Rachel Lindsay caught up at a private Kendrick Lamar concert event hosted by Pair of Thieves in Los Angeles.
Glee
In May 2021, Kevin McHale and Jenna Ushkowitz celebrated together at her bachelorette party with David Stanley, which was held ahead of her wedding.
Survivor
Parvati Shallow, Rob Cesternino, Sandra Diaz-Twine, and Ozzy Lusth attended the Rob Has a Podcast 10th anniversary and viewing party for Survivor’s new season.
The Office Ladies
Jenna Fischer, Angela Kinsey, and Kate Flannery, former “The Office” stars, posed for a photo at the Thirst Project Gala benefit on September 28, 2019.
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Beverly Hills, 90210
Shannen Doherty, Jason Priestley, Christine Elise, Brian Austin Green, Ian Ziering, and Gabrielle Carteris hung out on the set of the 2019 reboot, BH90210.
Smallville
Tom Welling, Michael Rosenbaum, and Kristin Kreuk reunited at the Fan Expo Dallas 2019 event.
Boy Meets World
Rider Strong, Will Friedle, and Ben Savage joined their pregnant former co-star Danielle Fishel at the Fan Expo Dallas 2019 event.
In Living Color
Tommy Davidson, Shawn Wayans, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Kim Wayans, and David Alan Grier reunited at the show’s 25th-anniversary event during the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival.
Saved by the Bell
Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Mario Lopez, Tiffani Thiessen, and Elizabeth Berkley enjoyed a quadruple dinner date in April 2019, along with their spouses.
Friends
Courteney Cox and Lisa Kudrow, known for their roles as Monica and Phoebe in “Friends,” had a Saturday night get-together with a humorous exchange about open eyes.
Scrubs
The “Scrubs” cast, including Donald Faison, Judy Reyes, Neil Flynn, Sarah Chalke, Zach Braff, and Ken Jenkins, reunited at the Heineken Green Room during the Vulture Festival.
The West Wing
Joshua Malina, Bradley Whitford, Janel Moloney, and Aaron Sorkin shared a dinner, rekindling memories from their time on “The West Wing.”
Lost
Henry Ian Cusick and Sonya Walger, known for their roles as Desmond and Penny reunited. They did so at the location where their characters first met.
Meeting your friends, even for a cup of coffee, is sure to bring that lost smile back. Don’t wait for the opportunity to present itself. Just call them and choose the location. An impromptu get-together is fun and brings back the joy in your life.
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