Selena Gomez and Wizards of Waverly Place Family Reunite

Selena Gomez Reunites With Her Wizards Of Waverly Place Family

The Russo family is back!

Selena Gomez recently reunited with several of her Wizards of Waverly Place costars, amid news of an upcoming spinoff of the hit Disney series. David Henrie and David DeLuise, who played her character Alex Russo’s brother Justin and dad Jerry, respectively, shared a photo of themselves with the actress and fellow former cast member Maria Canals Barrera, who portrayed the kids’ mom Theresa.

“The Russos…coming back #wizardsofwaverlyplace @wizardspod,” DeLuise captioned his Jan. 26 Instagram post, referencing the Wizards of Waverly Pod podcast that he cohosts with fellow show alum Jennifer Stone, who played Alex’s BFF Harper Finkle and became a registered nurse in 2020, at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Henrie and DeLuise shared their reunion pic, which marked the biggest Wizards of Waverly Place reunion in years, a week after E! News confirmed that the series—which ran from 2007 to 2012—is getting a sequel. Gomez, 31, and Henrie, 34, will serve as executive producer.

In addition, the actor will reprise his role of Justin as a regular cast member, while the Only Murders in the Building actress will guest star as Alex in the pilot episode.

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The yet-untitled spinoff sees Justin attempting to lead a normal non-magical life with his wife, played by Mimi Gianopulos, and their two sons, portrayed by Alkaio Thiele and Max Matenko. Euphoria’s Janice LeAnn Brown will play a young wizard named Billie, the series’ lead, who turns to Justin for training.

Instagram / David Henrie

On Jan. 25, Henrie shared an Instagram pic of himself and Gomez with the franchise newcomers, writing, “The Russo’s have grown ;)”

Instagram / David Henrie

DeLuise, 52, commented, “@selenagomez @davidhenrie I feel too young to have grandkids. I’m looking forward to seeing you guys and meeting them tomorrow.”

Instagram / Max Matenko

Max also posted a pic of himself with Gomez and Henrie on Instagram Jan. 27, writing, “Let’s make some TV magic, Daddy and Auntie Alex!!”

See more heartwarming TV cast reunions over the years below:

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Game of Thrones

Ian Beattie, Daniel Portman, Natalia Tena and Ian McElhinney reunited on Feb. 2 ahead of the opening of Warner Bros’ GOT Studio Tour, located at one of the HBO show’s original shooting spots in Banbridge, Northern Ireland.

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The Bachelorette

Mike Johnson and Rachel Lindsay catch up at a private Kendrick Lamar concert event hosted by Pair of Thieves in Los Angeles. 

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Glee

In May 2021, Kevin McHale and Jenna Ushkowitz partied at her bachelorette party ahead of her wedding to boyfriend David Stanley.

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Survivor

Survivors ready for this reunion?! Parvati Shallow, Rob Cesternino, Sandra Diaz-Twine and Ozzy Lusth attend the Rob Has a Podcast 10-year anniversary and viewing party for Survivor’s new season.

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The Office Ladies

The Office alums Jenna Fischer, Angela Kinsey, and Kate Flannery pose for a photo at Thirst Project Gala benefit on September 28, 2019. 

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Beverly Hills, 90210

Shannen Doherty, Jason Priestley, Christine Elise, Brian Austin Green, Ian Ziering and Gabrielle Carteris hang out on the set of the 2019 reboot, BH90210.

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Smallville

Tom Welling, Michael Rosenbaum and Kristin Kreuk reunited at the Fan Expo Dallas 2019 event.

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Boy Meets World

Rider Strong, Will Friedle and Ben Savage were bumping along with pregnant former co-star Danielle Fishel at the Fan Expo Dallas 2019 event.

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In Living Color

Tommy Davidson, Shawn Wayans, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Kim Wayans and David Alan Grier reunite at the show’s 25th anniversary event during the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival.

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Saved by the Bell

Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Mario Lopez, Tiffani Thiessen and Elizabeth Berkley brought their spouses along for a quadruple dinner date in April 2019.

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Alias

“A mini reunion in New York City—former castmates, favorite dinner dates, forever playmates. ♥️♥️♥️ Photographed by my favorite artist, @rainerarts,” Jennifer Garner wrote on Instagram of this pic with Victor Garber and Ron Rifkin. 

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Friends

“Saturday night with a friend,” Courteney Cox captioned this pic of Monica and Phoebe back together, but Lisa Kudrow took a little issue. 

“I guess I would have looked at you if I could have OPENED MY EYES,” she commented. She also posted her own selfie with the caption “My eyes! My eyes!”  

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Cougar Town

Courteney Cox guested on Busy Tonight for a little Cougar Town reunion, and Philipps took it even farther by doing a bit with the show’s biggest fan and costars Christa Miller, Josh Hopkins, and Ian Gomez. 

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Buffy the Vampire Slayer

“Witches, demons, vampires, watchers, slayer, Gods, and Scoobies oh my!” Nicholas Brendon wrote on Instagram.

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That’s So Raven

“Happiness is spontaneously running into old pals from my That’s So Raven days!!! @anneliesevanderpol & @rondellsheridanoffical,” Rose Abdoo shared on Instagram after meeting with Anneliese van der Pol and Rondell Sheridan. 

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Wonder Years

“I got to see these guys for lunch yesterday – it was so much fun to catch up and hear how their beautiful families are doing,” Danica McKellar shared on Twitter. “And yes, @joshsaviano, I totally agree – *you guys* are like family… I mean, we DID grow up together, after all. #memories #TheWonderYears”

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Scrubs

Reunited and it feels so good! Donald Faison, Judy Reyes, Neil Flynn, Sarah Chalke, Zach Braff and Ken Jenkins attend the Heineken Green Room during Vulture Festival presented by AT&T at Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. 

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Game of Thrones

Hee’s the story, of the Stark family…Game of Thrones stars Kit Harington and Richard Madden came out to support Maisie Williams and her new play.

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Friends

Friends’ Monica and Phoebe reunite at the the UCLA Semel Institute’s 2018 Open Mind Gala. Cast members from the hit show have reunited several times over the years.

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Flavor of Love

You know what time it is! Exes Flavor Flav and Tiffany “New York” Pollard found themselves together again while filming an episode of Braxton Family Values. 

Twitter

Lost

In August 2018, Henry Ian Cusick and Sonya Walger, who played fan-favorite couple Desmond and Penny, reunited at the place where their characters first met. She posted on her Twitter page a photo of her and the actor standing together outside St. Andrew’s Priory School in Honolulu, which was used to depict a monastery in Eddington, Scotland on the touching season four episode “The Constant.”

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The West Wing

Joshua Malina, who played Will Bailey on the NBC series, posted in July 2018 a photo on social media of him having dinner with friends, including fellow former co-stars Bradley Whitford (Josh Lyman) and Janel Moloney (Donna Moss) and show creator Aaron Sorkin.

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Boy Meets World

Ben Savage attended former co-star Matthew Lawrence and Dancing With the Stars pro Cheryl Burke’s engagement party in July 2018.

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Murphy Brown

The FYI gang’s getting back together! Murphy Brown is returning to CBS in the 2018-2019 TV season and Candice Bergen marked their reunion on Instagram. “MURPHY BROWN…together again. Coming to your neighborhood TV in the fall. Just in time…,” she wrote.

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Pretty Little Liars

Ezria lives on! Lucy Hale ran into Ian Harding in Chicago in March 2018.

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Parks and Recreation

Natalie Morales (Lucy), Billy Eichner (Craig Middlebrooks), Adam Scott (Ben Wyatt), Aubrey Plaza and Paul Rudd (Bobby Newport) appear at the March for Our Lives rally in Washington D.C. in March 2018.

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Pretty Little Liars

Sasha Pieterse, Brant Daugherty, Ian Harding and more familiar faces have a reunion thanks to Manchester United. 

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ER

The cast of the later seasons of ER came together at John Stamos’ house and took a picture with a piece of the show’s set. “My #ER cast came to my house for a visit. We took a pic behind our old County General doors. (I keep everything) @goran_visnjic @lindacardellini @scottchristophergrimes #MauraTierney,” he wrote on Instagram.

Twitter

Saved by the Bell

The former A.C. Slater and Zack Morris caught up over some football on the sidelines of a Los Angeles Chargers game. 

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Scrubs

Zach Braff joined Donald Faison and wife Cacie Cobb on her 40th birthday trip.

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