‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ Trailer: Selena Gomez and David Henrie Mentor a Young Wizard in Disney’s Magical Sequel Series

The trailer for Disney Channel’s “Wizards Beyond Waverly Place” has been revealed.

David Henrie reprises his role as Justin Russo from the original series, “Wizards of Waverly Place.” The cast of the sequel series also includes 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.

The official synopsis reads: “‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ 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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The trailer sees Henrie’s Justin return to the Russo family lair to teach the young wizard, but training is off to a rocky start.

“You’re a powerful wizard. Some people see that as a threat,” Henrie says to Brown in the trailer. “But I promise, I’m not gonna let anything happen to you.”

Jed Elinoff and Scott Thomas serve as writers and executive producers. Gary Marsh, Jonas Agin, Gomez and Henrie also executive produce. Andy Fickman directed and executive-produced the pilot and will direct multiple episodes. “Wizards of Waverly Place” was created by Todd Greenwald.

 “Wizards Beyond Waverly Place” premieres with two episodes Oct. 29 at 8:00 p.m. ET on Disney Channel. The first nine episodes will be available on Disney+ and Disney Channel On Demand the next day.

Watch the trailer below.