Jake T. Austin Anticipates ‘Magical’ Reunion With 'Wizards Of Waverly Place' Co-Stars

The Russo family is back in action!

Jesse

• Published in Interesting
• February 10, 2024

Did you feel a void during the recent Wizards of Waverly Place reunion? Well, you're not alone. Jake T. Austin, our beloved Max Russo, was notably absent from the enchanting gathering.

But fear not, fellow wizards, because Jake is already gearing up to reunite with his mystical family!

In a recent Instagram story repost, Jake T. Austin expressed his excitement about reuniting with his Wizard family, and the adoring fans were going wild. Honestly, the thought of seeing the Russo family together again is enough to make our fragile hearts skip a beat.

For those of you who may have been living under a rock, Wizards of Waverly Place was the ultimate Disney Channel gem, which graced our screens from 2007 to 2012. It followed the adventures of the Russo siblings as they navigated the complexities of teenage life while honing their magical skills in the bustling streets of New York.

With David Henrie as the responsible Justin, Selena Gomez as the spunky Alex, and Jake T. Austin as the lovable goofball Max, the Russo siblings became instant fan favorites. And let's not forget about their magical parents, portrayed by the delightful David DeLuise and Maria Canals-Barrera.

But guess what? There’s more magic in store. News recently broke that Henrie and Gomez are conjuring up a spinoff focusing on the next generation of Russo wizards. Talk about a spellbinding revelation! 

Henrie's character, Justin, will be taking center stage once again as an adult ex-wizard who gave up his powers—interesting. But what about Alex and Max? Well, Henrie himself has pondered the possibilities; he envisioned Alex as the "Meryl Streep of the wizard world" and Max as a sandwich shop mogul.

It's safe to say that wherever the Russo siblings find themselves, mischief and magic are sure to follow. 

While more details are still under wraps, we can expect to see some familiar faces grace our screens once again.

Our favorite mischievous wizard is all grown up and has cast a spell on our hearts.

Amidst the excitement, there's a bittersweet note. Selena Gomez, our beloved Alex Russo, revealed her regrets about losing touch with her Wizards co-stars over the years, calling it the ‘biggest mistake of her life so far.’

In a candid moment on the "Wizards of Waverly Pod" podcast, Gomez opened up about her not-so-awesome decisions and the fear of letting her friends down.

Since waving goodbye to Disney, Gomez had been on quite the journey. From public struggles with mental health to facing off with lupus —and let’s not even get started on the headline-grabbing breakups.

However, like a true wizard facing adversity, Gomez emerged stronger than ever, embracing her journey with courage and resilience. Today, she's not only casting spells but also making beautiful music and finding love in unexpected places.

Jake was missing from the magic—but not for long. The wizards are stirring up the charm again, and we’re here for it; the countdown to the reunion of the ages begins now!

We can hardly wait to see what Jake and the gang have in store. So, let's raise our wands to the past, present, and future of Wizards of Waverly Place.

Here's to rekindling old friendships, making new memories, and believing in the magic that binds us all together. 

So, who's ready to join the magical reunion?

Jesse