Selena Gomez reunites with David Henrie in first look at Wizards Beyond Waverly Place reboot: 'This is where it all started'
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Selena Gomez and David Henrie enjoyed a sweet reunion in the first look at Disney's highly anticipated Wizards of Waverly Place sequel, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place.
The sneak peak at the reboot was released on Friday, and offered a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the show, which comes 12 years after the original series ended.
The clip featured original cast members Selena, 32, (who plays Alex Russo) and David, 35, (who stars as Justin Russo). Jerry Russo, played by David DeLuise, also made a return appearance.
'This is where it all started,' Gomez shared in the teaser, as she returned on set, adding, 'We're home.'
Gomez is executive producing the reboot, and her on-screen role is limited to the first episode.
Selena Gomez, 32, and David Henrie, 35, enjoyed a sweet reunion in the first look at Disney's highly anticipated Wizards of Waverly Place sequel, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place
The sneak peak at the reboot was released on Friday, and offered a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the show; Gomez seen with Henrie and new lead Janice LeAnn Brown
The sequel series will focus on David, who has opted for a normal life with his family — wife Giada (Mimi Gianopulos) and sons Roman (Alkaio Thiele) and Milo (Max Matenko) — and Janice LeAnn Brown (Billie).
'When Justin's sister Alex (Gomez) brings Billie to his home seeking help, Justin realizes 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,' the synopsis of the show reads.
The first look starts out with Selena and David arriving on set for the first time.
She is seen happily embracing her co-star as she announces that they are 'home.'
David then gives fans a tour of the new Russo abode, and says how things 'have changed' and 'the Russos have grown.'
While in the family kitchen, he introduces Brown, who is the show's new lead.
'Billie is rebellious and stubborn, sarcastic,' Selena is seen telling David in a pilot clip.
'Sounds like someone else I know,' he quips, to which Selena makes a face, 'Haha, like me, I get it.'
The clip featured original cast members Selena (who plays Alex Russo) and David (who stars as Justin Russo)
'This is where it all started,' Gomez shared in the teaser, as she returned on set, adding, 'We're home'
Gomez is executive producing the reboot, and her on-screen role is limited to the first episode
The sequel series will focus on David, who has opted for a normal life with his family — wife Giada (Mimi Gianopulos) and sons Roman (Alkaio Thiele) and Milo (Max Matenko) — and Brown (Billie)
'When Justin's sister Alex (Gomez) brings Billie to his home seeking help, Justin realizes he must dust off his magical skills to mentor the wizard-in-training while also juggling his everyday responsibilities,' the synopsis of the show reads
Jerry Russo, played by David DeLuise, also made a return appearance
The clip then shifts to a live taping, where David addresses an enthusiastic crowd.
He asks the audience, 'Who remembers the original Wizards of Waverly Place?'
After the crowd cheers he continues, 'We wanted to recapture that magic and share it with a new generation.'
The new series promises to deliver the same magic as its predecessor.
The clip shows characters escaping wand sparks, accidentally zapping food, and turning half invisible.
The video concludes with the iconic theme song, Gomez's 'Everything Is Not What It Seems,' setting the tone for an exciting montage of what's to come.
At one point Selena exclaims 'We're back!' as Brown adds, 'With style!'
The teaser finishes with Selena twirling her wand, as David declares, 'Still got it.'
Brown, who is the show's new lead, is described as 'rebellious, stubborn, and sarcastic,' by Selena
'Sounds like someone else I know,' David quips, to which Selena makes a face, 'Haha, like me, I get it'
At one point Selena exclaims 'We're back!' as Brown adds, 'With style!'
The teaser concludes with Selena twirling her wand, as David declares, 'Still got it'
In May, Selena revealed the official title of the Wizards of Waverly Place spinoff series.
At the ABC and Disney Upfronts event in New York City, the actress said she was 'very excited' to announce the title of the revival show — Wizards Beyond Waverly Place.
'Sometimes, something magical happens when you do get to go home again,' she said.
After she took the stage and unveiled the title, Disney shared first look images from the new show, which was previously announced earlier this year in January, on Instagram.
In the photos, Gomez and her former co-star David were seen reprising their roles as the sibling duo.
Back in January, Disney Branded Television issued a pilot order for the new series.
It was revealed that the Love On singer would only be appearing in the show on a guest star basis but will be serving as an executive producer.
In Disney's post, Gomez and Henrie were also seen posing in a group photo with the new leads and the rest of the cast.
Back in January, Disney Branded Television issued a pilot order for the new series
It comes 12 years after original series ended; Gomez, Jake T. Austin, Deluise, Henrie, and Maria Canals Barrera seen in a still
The original Wizards of Waverly Place followed the Russo family, who secretly possessed magical abilities. It focused on three siblings, Alex, Justin, and Max (Jake T. Austin), as they navigated their teenage years.
Gomez and Henrie also starred in the 2009 spinoff film Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie.
In 2012, Gomez reprised her role in a TV special titled The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex, which did not include Henrie due to scheduling conflicts with another movie.
Wizards Beyond Waverly Place is set to premiere on Disney Channel and Disney+ later this year.
Wizards of Waverly Place is currently available to stream on Disney+.
