Current:Home > ContactSelena Gomez to reunite with 'Waverly Place' co-star David Henrie in new Disney reboot pilot -Wealth Empowerment Zone
Selena Gomez to reunite with 'Waverly Place' co-star David Henrie in new Disney reboot pilot
Fastexy View
Date:2025-04-06 19:51:08
Selena Gomez and her "Wizards of Waverly Place" co-star David Henrie are having a high school reunion.
The "Only Murders in the Building" actress and singer will reprise her role as Alex Russo on an upcoming reboot of "Wizards of Waverly Place," Disney Branded Television confirmed to USA TODAY Thursday.
Gomez will guest star in the pilot opposite Henrie, who originally played her older brother Justin Russo, She is not expected to be a series regular.
"Wizards of Waverly Place" originally ran from 2007 to 2012 and followed three siblings immersed in the magic of a wizarding world.
The TV pilot's plot begins at WizTech with an adult Justin who left wizardry behind for a normal life with his wife (Mimi Gianopulos) and their two sons, according to a press release. But Justin's choice meets a surprising turn when a young wizard (Janice LeAnn Brown) in need of training arrives at his door. Russo is forced to face his past and look forward after trying to put his wizard powers behind him.
The upcoming TV project from Gomez and Henrie is a homecoming of sorts for the duo. The Disney Channel program catapulted Gomez to fame and led the Texas native to a whirlwind career in film, television and music where she has nabbed two Grammy nominations. Henrie also starred in the hit show "How I Met Your Mother."
More:Selena Gomez hints at retiring from music, preferring acting
The reunion news comes amid news that Gomez may consider retiring from music for acting. Gomez currently stars with Martin Short and Steve Martin on Hulu's "Only Murders."
On a Jan. 8 episode of the "SmartLess" podcast with actors Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett, Gomez hinted at an exit from music.
"I just found it really fun so I kept going but the older I get, the more I'm kind of like, 'I would like to find something to just settle on," Gomez said in the interview.
veryGood! (61)
Related
- Charges: D'Vontaye Mitchell died after being held down for about 9 minutes
- Colorado head coach Deion Sanders named Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year
- NHL's goal leader is Wayne Gretzky: Alex Ovechkin and others who follow him on top 20 list
- Countries promise millions for damages from climate change. So how would that work?
- Buckingham Palace staff under investigation for 'bar brawl'
- Texas could be a major snub when College Football Playoff field is announced
- Scotland bids farewell to its giant pandas that are returning to China after 12-year stay
- A new study says about half of Nicaragua’s population wants to emigrate
- What polling shows about Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Harris’ new running mate
- 'May December' shines a glaring light on a dark tabloid story
Ranking
- Federal court filings allege official committed perjury in lawsuit tied to Louisiana grain terminal
- Eyeing 2024, Michigan Democrats expand voter registration and election safeguards in the swing state
- AP Week in Pictures: North America
- Gambian man convicted in Germany for role in killings under Gambia’s former ruler
- Kehlani Responds to Hurtful Accusation She’s in a Cult
- Global climate talks begin in Dubai, with an oil executive in charge
- Pakistan police arrest 4 men in the death of a woman after a photo with her boyfriend went viral
- Beaten to death over cat's vet bills: Pennsylvania man arrested for allegedly killing wife
Recommendation
Everything Simone Biles did at the Paris Olympics was amplified. She thrived in the spotlight
Veterinarians say fears about 'mystery' dog illness may be overblown. Here's why
A Dutch court orders Greenpeace activists to leave deep-sea mining ship in the South Pacific
Russian missile strikes in eastern Ukraine rip through buildings, kill 2 and bury families in rubble
A Mississippi company is sentenced for mislabeling cheap seafood as premium local fish
Shannen Doherty shares update on stage 4 breast cancer: 'I'm not done with life'
Will an earlier Oscars broadcast attract more viewers? ABC plans to try the 7 p.m. slot in 2024
NFL Week 13 picks: Can Cowboys stay hot against Seahawks?