Raven-Symoné and Danielle Fishel Join “Wizards Beyond Waverly Place” as Directors

Disney Channel announced today the highly anticipated return of the Emmy® Award-winning series Wizards of Waverly Place in a new continuation, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place. The series will premiere with two episodes on Tuesday, October 29th, at 8:00 PM EDT.

The first eight episodes will be available to stream on Disney+ and Disney Channel On Demand the following day, Wednesday, October 30th.

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place follows Justin Russo, now an adult, as he navigates a normal, mortal life with his family. When his sister Alex brings a young wizard-in-training named Billie to his home, Justin is forced to dust off his magical skills to mentor her while also balancing his everyday responsibilities.

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 will guest star in the first episode.

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 multiple episodes. Wizards of Waverly Place was created by Todd Greenwald.

Following the Disney Channel premiere, two new episodes, including a Halloween-themed episode, will premiere on Wednesday, October 30th. Beginning November 8th, episode premieres will move to Fridays at 8:00 PM EDT with two episodes weekly.

In addition to the series premiere, Disney Channel has also announced that Raven-Symoné (“Raven’s Home”) and Danielle Fishel (“Girl Meets World”) will direct episodes in season one. This marks the first time either actress has directed an episode of a television series.

Raven-Symoné, known for her roles in The Cosby Show and That’s So Raven, brings a wealth of experience to the series. Her comedic timing and ability to connect with young audiences make her a perfect fit for Wizards Beyond Waverly Place. Danielle Fishel, best known for her role as Topanga Lawrence in Boy Meets World, has also proven herself as a talented actress and director. Her ability to create heartwarming and relatable stories will undoubtedly add a unique perspective to the series.

The addition of Raven-Symoné and Danielle Fishel to the directorial team further enhances the excitement surrounding Wizards Beyond Waverly Place. Fans of the original series can expect to see a fresh and innovative take on the beloved franchise.