Selena Gomez confirms Alex Russo's business isn't over yet as she teases that his next appearance in Wizards Beyond Waverly Place may arrive earlier than expected. The Disney Channel series 2024 is a sequel to Gomez's teen sitcom that ran from 2007 to 2012 and focused on a family of wizards living in New York while Alex studied magic alongside his brothers. In Wizards Beyond Waverly PlaceAlex reconnects with his brother and former wizard Justin (David Henrie), asking for his help in mentoring wizard-in-training Billie (Janice LeAnn Brown). However, Reports indicated that Gomez's appearance would be as a guest star.
While Wizards Beyond Waverly Place continues in the air, Gómez shared on Instagram (via People) about the show's current reception. When thanking the public for their support, the star confirmed that the the series had not yet ended with Alex and that she would appear on screen soon.
“You all made this possible. . . Don’t worry, Alex will be back sooner than you think,”
What Gomez's response could mean for the future of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place
Gomez's involvement gives her a unique perspective
Gomez's response is in line with Henrie's previous statement, in which he revealed that Gomez would have a recurring role on the series although she has only appeared in the debut episode so far. Furthermore, it would be difficult to see the sequel series not featuring more appearances without Alex. Although his musical career and roles in series such as Only murders in the building solidified her as a household name, the original series was Gomez's big hit. With her involvement both on screen and as a producer on the new series, it's clear she's invested in the project.
However, with her not having appeared in any of the nine episodes currently released on Disney+this would leave only the unreleased tenth episode, "Ain't Gnome Party Like A Wizard Party" as a potential place for her to appear in the first batch of episodes. On the other hand, Gomez's tease could also hint at a possible renewal and new order for the series, given her involvement behind the scenes and the positive response to Wizards Beyond Waverly Place.
Our thoughts on Gomez's potential wizards beyond Waverly Place's return
How Billie's story unfolds could bring Alex back
Just like Justin, Alex has changed a lot since the public last saw her at the end of Wizards of Waverly Place. Although the original series saw her as something of a slacker and troublemaker with a heart of gold, she matured into an agent of law by becoming a member of the Sorcerers' Court, leading her to become involved in Billie's situation. However, Recent developments with Billie have already sparked a bigger threat that could bring Alex back to the Russo household.
As Wizards Beyond Waverly Place It also addresses Billie's prophesied future, it's clear that Alex and the Court will be there to try to face this phantom threat.
While Billie may have been tricked by Justin, she is also part of a larger prophecy that threatens to destroy the world, one that Alex and the Sorcerers' Court aren't the only ones aware of. After being arrested trying to take Billie's powers evil wizard Morphia Murkshadow (JJ Nolan) encountered a shadowy figure who banished her to a portal. As Wizards Beyond Waverly Place It also addresses Billie's prophesied future, it's clear that Alex and the Court will be there to try to face this phantom threat.
Source: Selena Gomes/Instagram (via People)