Good news for Wizards of Waverly Place fans, not so much for Selenators

Disney Channel is officially giving the Wizards of Waverly Place sequel a chance to take flight. Original stars Selena Gomez and David Henrie have banded together to executive produce the series with the working title “Wizards.” While Henrie’s Justin Russo will be back full-time, Gomez’s iconic titular character from the original – Alex Russo – won’t be a series regular.

This a follow-up to the January news when the beloved show’s potential return was sparked by a pilot being ordered. Here’s what we know about the upcoming series so far.

Wizards of Waverly Place Sequel Release Date

With no official premiere date set in time, the Wizards series is expected to drop on both Disney Channel and Disney+ later this year. Production will kick off next month in Los Angeles.

Wizards Cast

Although David Henrie will be back as a series regular, Selena Gomez won’t be sharing as much spotlight on camera. Reports released so far suggest she’ll kick things off in the premiere episode, though she’s only attached to the show in a guest role.

Alongside them, Platonic’s Max Matenko will be in as Justin’s youngest son, Milo, and Alkaio Thiele (Marvel’s Spidey and his Amazing Friends) plays Justin’s oldest son, Roman. Mimi Gianopulos from Rutherford Falls will be Justin’s wife, Giada, with Janice LeAnne Brown from Bunk’d leading the star cast as “young, powerful wizard” Billie.