'Wizards of Waverly Place' Actor Slams Revival For Not Bringing Other OGs Back
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Key Points:
- David DeLuise, who played the father on "Wizards of Waverly Place," criticized the reboot "Wizards Beyond Waverly Place" for not including the original main cast, suggesting the show might have been better if they had returned.
- DeLuise expressed his disappointment in an Instagram post, calling the reboot a "missed opportunity," which resonated with over 2,000 fans who liked his comment.
- The reboot aired for three seasons with a total of 35 episodes, including a shortened four-episode third season finale released recently.
- While some original cast members like Jennifer Stone and Gregg Sulkin reprised their roles, DeLuise, who had a significant presence in the original series and movies, was not part of the revival.
- DeLuise appeared to hope for a reunion of the full original cast for the reboot, but this did not happen, leading to his public critique.
