How Old Justin and Alex Russo Are in Wizards Beyond Waverly Place (and How Their Actors’ Ages Compare)

Disney continues its series of reboots/revivals with Wizards Beyond Waverly Placewhich features the return of David Henrie and Selena Gomez as Disney Channel’s Justin and Alex Russo Wizards of Waverly Place. The 2024 Disney+ comedy series, created by Jed Elinoff and Scott Thomas, serves as a spinoff and sequel to the original TV show. Wizards of Waverly Place revolved around the Russo family, including Justin and Alex, the oldest and middle children, respectively. As the title suggests, Justin and Alex (along with their younger brother Max) were wizards on the Disney Channel fantasy teen comedy.

However, at the end of the series of Wizards of Waverly PlaceJustin, Alex and Max competed to see who would be declared the Family Wizard. Although Justin technically won, he relinquished the title to Alex as she helped him during the competition. Justin still retained his powers as he became the director of Wiz Tech. Fifteen years later, Justin has retired from his teaching days, until his sister brings a powerful young wizard, Billie, to him, in the hopes that Justin can guide her in Wizards Beyond Waverly Place​​​​​​.

Justin Russo is 34 years old in Wizards Beyond Waverly Place

David Henrie was 34 years old while filming the first season of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place

The debut of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place begins on Justin’s 34th birthday (by Variety), making it quite easy to determine her age in the Disney spinoff. Meanwhile, David Henrie, who plays Justin, was also 34 when filming began. Since the original series ended when Justin was around 19 years old, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place is confirmed to take place 15 years after the events of Wizards of Waverly Place end. A lot has changed in Justin’s life since the conclusion of the first show, including his work in the wizarding world.

Justin is no longer the director of Wiz Tech and is the vice principal of a (deadly) Staten Island school in the spin-off. He is also married and has two children, with Mimi Gianopulos playing his investigative reporter wife, Giada, in the film Wizards Beyond Waverly Place cast. Meanwhile, Justin and Giada’s sons, Roman and Milo, are played by Alkaio Thiele Max Matenko. The problem is that Justin’s family has no idea about his magical powers. Although he has retired from teaching wizards, Justin maintains his skills, which come in handy when Billie arrives on his doorstep.

Alex Russo is 32 years old in Wizards Beyond Waverly Place

Selena Gomez was 31 years old while filming the first season of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place

David Henrie has a lead role in the Disney+ fantasy comedy series, while Selena Gomez takes on a recurring role in Wizards Beyond Waverly Place. Gomez returns as Alex in the spinoff premiere before appearing sporadically throughout the rest of the season. Since Justin is 34 years old, this would make Alex is around 32 years old as she is around two years younger than her brother. However, in real life, Gomez was 31 years old during filming Wizards Beyond Waverly Place​​​​​​.

Alex appears in the first episode of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place to introduce Justin to Billie, a talented young wizard who she thinks could learn a thing or two from him. Gomez’s character is still a wizard. However, fans will have to watch Gomez return as Alex in the Wizards of Waverly Place reboot to learn more about what she’s been up to since the original show ended.

Source: Variety