Selena Gomez credits 'Wizards of Waverly Place' for success: 'I'll never forget this is where I started'

Selena Gomez is reprising her famous Alex Russo role in a spin-off of 'Wizards Beyond Waverly Place'
UPDATED OCT 30, 2024
Selena Gomez attended the premiere of her new Disney show 'Wizards Beyond Waverly Place' (Getty Images)
Selena Gomez attended the premiere of her new Disney show 'Wizards Beyond Waverly Place' (Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Selena Gomez is grateful for landing a role in ‘The Wizards of Waverly Place’ Disney series.

The singer-actress, who is reprising her famous Alex Russo role with a spin-off 'Wizards Beyond Waverly Place', opened up on her early TV days. 

"It's the best feeling in the whole world to be able to bring this back for you and to all the people who have never seen it before," Gomez said during the premiere on Monday, October 28.

WESTWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 11: Selena Gomez attends the Premiere of Universal Pictures'
Selena Gomez makes return to Disney with latest show 'Wizards Beyond Waverly Place' (Getty Images)

Selena Gomez brings back nostalgia with Disney spin-off

Selena Gomez also mentioned her little sister Gracie, 11, who was also there at the event. “My sister included. I've made her watch it. I don't think she's that into it, but I was so genuinely happy to be able to just bring the nostalgia back," she said.

"This is what gave me everything that I have today, and I'll never forget that this is where I started," Gomez further credited the show which ran from 2007 to 2012, reports People

Answering about her popular character and its evolution over the years, Gomez said, "I personally think we kind of picked up where we left off and it shows a very established Justin and also a very established Alex and you're still curious about what they're going through, but it kind of felt like a rhythm we got back into."



 

What did David Henrie say about 'Wizards Beyond Waverly Place'?

PASADENA, CA - AUGUST 17:  Actors Selena Gomez and David Henrie during the 2008 ALMA Awards at the P
Selena Gomez and David Henrie during the 2008 ALMA Awards (Getty Images)

David Henrie, the co-star who features as Gomez’ big brother Justin Russo on the show, added, "My character's a father now. I have children and I am in real life too, so it was a very organic maturation process in the show."

He further explained, "We want this show to be a love letter to you, a big warm hug, but also an invitation to pass the wand to a whole new generation.”

Since her famous Disney show, Gomez went on to establish herself as a prominent singer and showcased her acting skills with various projects, including 'The Dead Don't Die,' 'Dolittle,' and 'Only Murders in the Building.'

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