Wizards Beyond Waverly Place season 1: Release date, cast, plot, and more 

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place season 1, the highly anticipated first season of the Wizards of Waverly Place spinoff series, is set for a double-episode premiere on Disney Channel on October 29, 2024, at 8 pm EST.

After the initial two episodes are released on the channel, the first eight episodes of the show will be available for streaming on Disney Plus on October 30, 2024. Following that, the rest of the episodes will follow a weekly release pattern on Disney Channel, with two episodes coming out each week, until the season's conclusion.

Wizards of the Waverly Place is designed to be a nostalgia trip for fans of the original show as it retains much of its original cast. The Russo family (comprising Alex, Max, and Mr. and Mrs. Russo) will be making a return to the show, however, their characters' significance to the show's core narrative is unknown.

That being said, the trailer indicates that David Henrie's character, Justin Russo, will play an important role in the series. In addition to him, the main cast will also include actors like Janice LeAnn Brown, Mimi Gianopulos, Alkaio Thiele, Max Matenko, and Taylor Cora.

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When is Wizards Beyond Waverly Place season 1 releasing and who can be expected to appear in the show?

As previously mentioned, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place season 1 will be released with two episodes on October 29, 2024, on Disney Channel followed by an eight-episode release on Disney Plus the following day.

The main cast of season 1 of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place is set to comprise the following actors:

• David Henrie as Justin Russo.
• Janice LeAnn Brown as a young wizard named Billie.
• Mimi Gianopulos as Justin's wife, Giada Russo.
• Alkaio Thiele as Justin's son, Roman Russo.
• Max Matenko as Justin's son, Milo Russo.
• Taylor Cora as Billie's best friend, Winter.

Additionally, it is speculated that several actors will be appearing as guests on Wizards Beyond Waverly Place season 1. These actors are, in fact, none other than the original performers who played members of the Russo family. They include:

• Selena Gomez as Justin's younger sister and Max's elder sister, Alex Russo.
• Maria Canals-Barrera as Justin, Alex, and Max's mother, Theresa Russo.
• David DeLuise as Justin, Alex, and Max's father, Jerry Russo.
• Jake T. Austin as Max Russo, Justin and Alex's younger brother, and Theresa and Jerry's youngest son.

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What is the plot of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place Season 1?

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place Season 1 is anticipated to focus on David Henrie's character, Justin Russo, who has chosen to abandon his magical powers in favor of a normal human existence. However, his worldview is significantly challenged by the arrival of a young wizard named Billie, which prompts him to explore magic once more.

The official synopsis for the show as put forward by Disney reads:

"The series follows an adult Justin Russo, who has chosen to lead a normal, mortal life with his family, Giada, Roman and Milo. When Justin’s sister Alex 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."

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Wizards Beyond Waverly Place season 1 is created by Jed Elinoff and Scott Thomas. It is executive-produced by David Henrie, Selena Gomez, Scott Thomas, Andy Fickman, Jed Elinoff, and Gary Marsh.