Disney has greenlit a Wizards of Waverly Place sequel series- with Selena Gomez reprising her role as Alex Russo, as well as serving as an executive producer.
Selena, 31, will be reunited with her on-screen brother David Henrie, 34, who is also set to reprise his role of Justin Russo.
According to Deadline, production on the highly anticipated series will begin in April in Los Angeles.
The release of the show was tentatively scheduled for later this year on the Disney Channel and Disney+.
The plot begins with Henrie’s Justin Russo living as a mortal with his wife Giada, played by Mimi Gianopulos, and two kids, Roman and Milo, played by Alkaio Thiele, 13, and Max Matenko respectively.
Wizards of Waverly Place was a popular show that ran from 2007-2012 and turned Gomez into a teen idol.
Disney has greenlit a Wizards of Waverly Place series sequel – with Selena Gomez reprising her role as Alex Russo, as well as serving as an executive producer. Selena, 31, will be reunited with her on-screen brother David Henrie, 34, who is also set to reprise his role of Justin Russo
Their lives are changed when Gomez’s Alex brings young Billie, played by Janice LeAnn Brown, to the Russo home unexpectedly, asking for her big brother’s help.
The arrival makes Justin realize he ‘must dust off his magical skills to mentor the wizard-in-training while also juggling his everyday responsibilities – and safeguarding the future of the Wizard World.’
Both she and Henrie will act as executive producers on the show, but it’s uncertain how much the Ice Cream singer will appear on screen.
‘Wizards of Waverly Place captivated hearts with its spellbinding adventures and big laughs, creating unforgettable memories for kids and families everywhere, said Disney Branded Television president Ayo Davis in a statement.
‘We can’t wait to step back into the magical world of Wizards, inviting longtime fans and a new generation to experience the enchantment alongside Selena, David, and our incredible cast and crew.’
Gomez also stars in the hugely popular Only Murders in the Building – the comedy-mystery television series created by Steve Martin and John Hoffman.
Its popularity has attracted the likes of big name stars, most recently the Golden Globes GOAT Meryl Streep who is returning for a second season with the show.
The two will reprise their roles as siblings Justin and Alex Russo in the new series. Production is set to begin in April (Pictured in 2007)
Both Gomez and Henrie are slated to exec produce the new series but it’s uncertain how much the Ice Cream singer will appear on screen
Gomez also stars in and serves as an executive producer for Only Murders In the Building, which has been in production for season four
The singer released her single Love On in February
Zach Galifianakis will join season four of the popular Hulu show.
He joins other new recurring players Molly Shannon, Eva Longoria and Eugene Levy.
Gomez was recently cast to star as Linda Ronstadt in a biopic about the 11-time Grammy winner.
All these TV and film projects come as the star, who released her single Love On, in February could be winding down her music career.
Gomez – who has been romancing music producer Benny Blanco – told Smartless podcast hosts Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett ‘the older I get, the more I’m kind of like, “I would like to find something to just settle on.” I do feel like I have one more album in me, but I would probably choose acting,’ she stated.
