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Selena Gomez referred to Wizards of Waverly Place’s reboot series as an opportunity for the audience to refresh their memories.
Selena Gomez played Alex Russo in the Wizards of Waverly Place. (Image Credits: Instagram/selenagomez)
Are you excited to see Selena Gomez return as Alex Russo in the much-anticipated reboot of Wizards of Waverly Place? In a recent conversation with a media outlet, she shared her enthusiasm about filming the project and reflected on her experience. During this chat, Selena also revealed some exciting details about the upcoming series. Fans will be thrilled to know that she will be joined by David Henrie, who will reprise his role as Justin Russo from the original show.
While speaking with People Magazine, Selena Gomez described the Wizards of Waverly Place reboot as a fantastic opportunity for audiences to refresh their memories. She highlighted that those who missed the original series now have the chance to experience it anew. Expressing her excitement about returning as Alex, Gomez stated, “It’s the best feeling in the whole world to be able to bring this back for you and to all the people who have never seen it before.”
She added, “My sister included. I’ve made her watch it. I don’t think she’s that into it, but I was so genuinely happy to be able to just bring the nostalgia back.”
As the conversation progressed, Selena Gomez shared what fans can expect from the new series. She suggested that the upcoming instalment picks up right where the original left off, teasing that both her character and David’s have been well-established, igniting curiosity among viewers. To uncover this intrigue, Gomez encouraged fans to watch all the episodes.
Concluding her remarks, Selena noted, “This is what gave me everything that I have today, and I’ll never forget that this is where I started.”
Meanwhile, David Henrie, who joined her for the interview, provided insights into his character. He revealed that he plays a father, which he found easy to connect with since he is a dad in real life. Reflecting on the filming experience, David highlighted that everyone on set worked collaboratively to create a show that feels like a “warm hug,” while also aiming to engage the new generation of viewers.
Wizards of Waverly Place originally aired on Disney Channel from 2007 to 2012. Its reboot season will be available to stream on Disney+, with episodes also set to air on Disney Channel a day later.
