Disney Announces Wizards Beyond Waverly Place Finale

Disney announced Thursday that its sequel series "Wizards Beyond Waverly Place" will conclude this summer with a special four-part event on Disney, Disney Channel and Disney+ On Demand. Production on the third and final season begins next week, bringing back key cast members and marking a directorial milestone for star Selena Gomez.

The event picks up after the Season 2 finale, where Billie, played by Janice LeAnn Brown, lost her mother Alex Russo to a rift in the magical world. According to the official logline, Billie discovers that reuniting with her long-lost father is the only way to rescue Alex. As the Russo family unites to locate her, Billie learns that their combined powers offer the best chance to defeat the evil forces threatening them. Gomez, who originated the role of Alex in the original series, will reprise the character in multiple episodes while directing the premiere for the first time.

David Henrie returns as Justin Russo, Alex's brother and Billie's mentor, alongside Alkaio Thiele as Roman Russo, Max Matenko as Milo Russo, Taylor Cora as Winter and Mimi Gianopulos as Giada Russo. The series, created by Todd J. Greenwald, is written and executive produced by...