‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ Costume Supervisor on Dressing Selena Gomez and Keeping Her ‘Within the Character’

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Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor After 12 long years, the “Wizards of Waverly Place” are back. “Wizards Beyond Waverly Place” follows a grown-up Justin (David Henrie) and his mortal family (Mimi Gianopulos, Max Matenko and Alkaio Thiele) living on Staten Island.

Alex (Selena Gomez) brings Justin a young wizard who is in need of his training and guidance, Billie (Janice LeAnn Brown). Justin, of course, takes on the challenge and welcomes Billie into the Russo family.

Resurrecting a beloved Disney series that had mesmerized so many viewers was not easy. However, the secret lay in bringing back some original members to help recreate the show and infuse it with magic.

In front of the camera, Henrie stars and Gomez makes guest appearances, and both serve as executive producers. Behind the camera, many of the artisans also return.