“Wizards Beyond Waverly Place” Premieres on Disney Channel on DStv & GOtv, 27 January
Prepare for a magical adventure as the highly anticipated series “Wizards Beyond Waverly Place” premieres on Disney Channel (DStv Channel 303 / GOtv Channel 192) on?Monday, 27 January?at 15:00 GMT.
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.
“The series cast includes “Wizards of Waverly Place” alumni?David Henrie?(as Justin Russo) alongside newcomer?Janice LeAnn Brown?(as Billie),?Alkaio Thiele?(as Roman Russo),?Max Matenko?(as Milo Russo),?Taylor Cora?(as Winter) and?Mimi Gianopulos?(as Giada Russo).?Selena Gomez?(as Alex Russo) will guest star in the first episode.
“Wizards Beyond Waverly Place” has Jed Elinoff and Scott Thomas serve as writers and executive producers, along with executive producers Gary Marsh, Jonas Agin, Selena Gomez and David Henrie. Andy Fickman directed and executive-produced the pilot and will direct multiple episodes. Other Disney Channel alumni involved in the series are?Raven-Symoné?(“Raven’s Home”) and?Danielle Fishel?(“Girl Meets World”) taking on director roles for episodes in season one.?
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