22 March: Disney gave greenlight to Wizards Of Waverly Place sequel as production starts next month

As Variety reports, Disney gave greenlight for the 1st season of Wizards Of Waverly Place sequel as production starts next month.

Disney Channel has given an official series order to its “Wizards of Waverly Place” sequel, this time with the working title “Wizards.” Original stars Selena Gomez and David Henrie are set to exec produce, while Gomez will appear in a guest role and Henrie will be back full time as a series regular.

Production will begin next month in Los Angeles on “Wizards,” which is aimed for a premiere later this year on both Disney Channel and Disney+. The pickup follows news in January that a pilot had been ordered for the potential return to Waverly Place.

Check out new pictures of Selena and David Henrie from behind the scenes of filming Wizards Of Waverly Place sequel.

Source: variety.com