Selena Gomez's Wizards of Waverly Place Costar David DeLuise Shades Sequel
E! News • • entertainment
Key Points:
- David DeLuise, who played the father in the original Wizards of Waverly Place, criticized the sequel series Wizards Beyond Waverly Place on Instagram, calling the finale a "missed opportunity" for not including the original main cast.
- The original show aired from 2007 to 2012 and included four seasons and a TV movie, becoming a popular Disney Channel series.
- The sequel series, announced in 2024, featured Selena Gomez and David Henrie reprising their roles and serving as executive producers, but Jake T. Austin did not return.
- Wizards Beyond Waverly Place revealed Austin's character living on a yacht after turning the family sandwich shop into a multi-million dollar business, while other Russo family members made cameo appearances.
- Disney has not yet responded to requests for comment regarding DeLuise's remarks.
