The first two episodes of the Wizards Beyond Waverly Place are out on Disney Channel. Since the show's announcement, there has been much speculation about the cast, particularly regarding who would take center stage in the narrative.
The double premiere episode of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place addressed these questions by spotlighting the primary cast of the show.
The show's main cast comprises Janice LeAnn Brown, Alkaio Thiele, Max Matenko, Taylor Cora, Mimi Gianopulos, and David Henrie. They play the roles of Billie, Roman Russo, Milo Russo, Winter, Giada Russo, and Justin Russo, respectively.
The main cast of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place
1) Janice LeAnn Brown as Billie
Billie is the central character in Wizards Beyond Waverly Place. She is a young, curious wizard who is brought to Justin's doorstep by her sister Alex, who wants him to train her in wizadry.
Janice LeAnn Brown is fairly new to the industry, which explains her limited body of work. However, despite that, she is recognized for her roles in projects such as Growing Up Immigrant (2018), Euphoria (2019), and Best Foot Forward (2022).
2) Alkaio Thiele as Roman Russo
Alkaio Thiele plays Roman Russo in the show, the eldest son of Justin and Giada Russo and the older brother of Milo Russo.
Just like Janice LeAnn Brown, Alkaio Thiele is also new to the industry and has a couple of credits under his name. These include Call Me Kat (2022), The Wingfeather Saga (2022-2024), and Spidey and His Amazing Friends (2024).
3) Max Matenko as Milo Russo
Max Matenko plays Milo Russo in Wizards Beyond Waverly Place. He is the youngest son of Justin and Giada Russo. This makes him Roman's younger brother.
Max Matenko is best known for having featured in projects such as This is Us (2017), General Hospital (2018), and Platonic (2023).
4) Taylor Cora as Winter
Taylor Cora portrays the character of Winter in the show. She is Billie's best friend in the series, which brings her into direct contact with Justin Russo.
Taylor Cora is the newest kid on the block among all the actors enlisted before. Credits under Cora's name include American Gangster: Trap Queens (2022).
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5) Mimi Gianopulos as Giada Russo
Mimi Gianopulos plays Giada Russo in Wizards Beyond Waverly Place. She is married to Justin Russo and has two kids with him, Roman and Milo Russo. She was born a mortal, and it is believed that at one point Justin had to let go of his magical powers to be with Giada since mortals and wizards cannot be together.
Mimi Gianopulos is best known for her contributions to projects such as Get a Job (2016), Baby Daddy (2013-2016), and Rutherford Falls (2021).
6) David Henrie as Justin Russo
David Henrie portrays Justin Russo in Wizards Beyond Waverly Place. He is the husband of Giada Russo and the father of Roman and Milo Russo. At the start of the show, it is disclosed that Justin has abandoned his wizarding life in search of a conventional existence. However, this changes with the arrival of Billie, who requires guidance in wizardry.
David Henrie is the only person in the main cast who is reprising his role from the original Wizards of the Waverly Place series. Besides the show, he is also known for his roles in How I Met Your Mother (2005-2014), This is the Year (2020), and Reagan (2024).
Additional cast of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place
The show features multiple guest stars. Notable among them are the original Russo family members, comprising:
- Selena Gomez as Alex Russo
- David DeLuise as Jerry Russo
- Maria Canals-Barrera as Theresa Russo
- Jake T. Austin as Max Russo
Wizards Beyond Waverly Place episodes 1 to 9 are currently available for streaming on Disney Now.