Overview

• Disney Channel has ordered a pilot for a sequel series to 'Wizards of Waverly Place', with Selena Gomez returning to guest star in her original role as Alex Russo and also co-executive producing.
• David Henrie, who played Justin Russo in the original series, will be a series regular in the sequel and will also co-executive produce.
• The sequel series will pick up years after the original, centering on Justin Russo who has left his wizard powers behind for a normal life, but must embrace his past when a powerful young wizard in need of training shows up at his door.
• New cast members for the sequel series include Janice LeAnn Brown, who will play a young wizard named Billie, Alkaio Thiele, who will play Justin's oldest son Roman, and Mimi Gianopulos, who will play Justin's wife Giada.
• No release date or further casting information has been announced yet.