What is the OG Wizards of Waverly Place cast up to in 2024? From Selena Gomez’s billion-dollar Rare Beauty empire and David Henrie’s directorial debut, to Jake T. Austin on Dancing with the Stars

Jan 29 , 2024

Some of the original cast of Wizards of Waverly Place, such as Selena Gomez (second from right) and David Henrie (second from left) will be appearing in its upcoming reboot. Photo: @jenniferstone/Instagram

Before Gomez became a pop sensation, she played Alex Russo on Disney’s Wizards of Waverly Place alongside her on-screen brothers, David Henrie and Jake T. Austin, and werewolf boyfriend Gregg Sulkin

Today, Jennifer Stone co-hosts the Wizards of Waverly Pod podcast with David DeLuise and the show is getting a reboot this year – so who’s returning to make some magic?

Get ready to wave your wands again because the Russo family is making a grand return.

The Disney Channel has confirmed that the much-loved series Wizards of Waverly Place is getting a reboot this year, with David Henrie set to reprise his role as Justin Russo and Selena Gomez, who skyrocketed to fame with her role as the rebellious and talented Alex Russo, also gracing the series – although in a limited capacity as a guest star in the pilot episode.

Selena Gomez in Wizards of Waverly Place, in 2007. Photo: Disney Channel

As the Russo family gears up for another spellbinding adventure, it’s time to catch up with the original cast and see what they’ve been up to since they last visited Waverly Place.

1. Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez played Alex Russo on The Wizards of Waverly Place Photo: @wizardspod/Instagram

Selena Gomez, 31, truly cast a spell on the entertainment world. Post-Wizards, she’s released numerous global music hits and captivated viewers as both a star and executive producer of the hit series Only Murders in the Building.

Selena Gomez arrives for the 81st annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, on January 7. Photo: EPA-EFE

She also hosted the HBO Max cooking show Selena + Chef and even launched her own beauty brand, Rare Beauty, a line committed to inclusivity and mental health advocacy.

Recently, she revealed some personal news on Instagram, confirming her relationship with record producer and actor Benny Blanco, 35, showcasing a side of her life she often keeps private.