JUST ANNOUNCED: Premiere date of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, directed by Raven-Symoné and Danielle Fishel

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· “Wizards Beyond Waverly Place,” a sequel to the Emmy(R) award-winning “Wizards of Waverly Place,” premieres with two episodes on Disney Channel on Tuesday, October 29 at 8:00 p.m. EDT. The first eight episodes will be available the next day, Wednesday, October 30, on Disney+ and Disney Channel On Demand.

· It was also announced that Raven-Symoné (“Raven’s Home”) and Danielle Fishel (“Girl Meets World”) will direct the first season episodes.

· Series Summary: Wizards Beyond Waverly Place follows adult Justin Russo, who has chosen to live a normal, mortal life with his family, Giada, Roman, and Milo. When Justin’s sister Alex brings Billie home to seek help, Justin realizes he must brush up on his magical skills to mentor the apprentice wizard while also managing his everyday duties – and securing the future of the wizarding world.

· Cast: The series stars David Henrie (as Justin Russo), Janice LeAnn Brown (as Billie), Alkaio Thiele (as Roman Russo), Max Matenko (as Milo Russo), Taylor Cora (as Winter), and Mimi Gianopulos (as Giada Russo). Selena Gomez (as Alex Russo) will make a guest appearance in the first episode.

· Credits: Jed Elinoff and Scott Thomas serve as writers and executive producers, along with executive producers Gary Marsh, Jonas Agin, Gomez and Henrie. Andy Fickman directed and executive produced the pilot and will direct several episodes. Wizards of Waverly Place was created by Todd Greenwald.

· Following the premiere on Disney Channel, two new episodes – including a Halloween episode – will premiere on Disney Channel on Wednesday, October 30. Beginning November 8, episodes will premiere every Friday at 8:00 p.m. EDT, with two episodes per week.