TheWizards Beyond Waverly PlacePremiere Was a Disney Channel Class Reunion — See Your Favorite Stars All Grown Up

Mar. 15, 2025

Seena Gomez, Jake Thomas and Raini Rodriguez at the 2024 ‘Wizards Beyond Wavery Place’ premiere.Photo:Steve Granitz/FilmMagic; Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty; Steve Granitz/FilmMagic

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The red carpet for the premiere ofWizards Beyond Waverly Placewas packed with plenty of throwback Disney Channel stars. Not only were some of the key actors from the original television series present, but other stars from iconic Disney franchises also showed up to support the reboot.Here’s a rundown of some familiar faces those who watched Disney Channel in the 2000s and 2010s will likely recognize from the Oct. 28 event in Los Angeles.

The red carpet for the premiere ofWizards Beyond Waverly Placewas packed with plenty of throwback Disney Channel stars. Not only were some of the key actors from the original television series present, but other stars from iconic Disney franchises also showed up to support the reboot.

Here’s a rundown of some familiar faces those who watched Disney Channel in the 2000s and 2010s will likely recognize from the Oct. 28 event in Los Angeles.

01of 14Selena GomezSelena Gomez at the ‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ premiere.Steve Granitz/FilmMagicSelena Gomez played Alex Russo onWizards of Waverly Placefrom 2007 until its conclusion in 2012, and appears in the reboot.

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Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez at the ‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ premiere.Steve Granitz/FilmMagic

Steve Granitz/FilmMagic

Selena Gomez played Alex Russo onWizards of Waverly Placefrom 2007 until its conclusion in 2012, and appears in the reboot.

02of 14David HenrieDavid Henrie at the ‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ premiere.John Salangsang/ShutterstockDavid Henrie played Justin Russo, Alex’s older brother, onWizards of Waverly Place,and stars in the reboot.

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David Henrie

David Henrie at the ‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ premiere.John Salangsang/Shutterstock

John Salangsang/Shutterstock

David Henrie played Justin Russo, Alex’s older brother, onWizards of Waverly Place,and stars in the reboot.

03of 14Maria Canals-BarreraMaria Canals-Barrera at the ‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ premiere.Mark Von Holden/Disney/GettyMaria Canals-Barrera played Alex and Justin’s mother, Theresa Russo, onWizards of Waverly Place.

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Maria Canals-Barrera

Maria Canals-Barrera at the ‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ premiere.Mark Von Holden/Disney/Getty

Mark Von Holden/Disney/Getty

Maria Canals-Barrera played Alex and Justin’s mother, Theresa Russo, onWizards of Waverly Place.

04of 14Gregg SulkinGregg Sulkin at the ‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ premiere.Steve Granitz/FilmMagicGregg Sulkin played Mason Greyback, werewolf and love interest to Alex, onWizards of Waverly Placestarting in 2010.

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Gregg Sulkin

Gregg Sulkin at the ‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ premiere.Steve Granitz/FilmMagic

Gregg Sulkin played Mason Greyback, werewolf and love interest to Alex, onWizards of Waverly Placestarting in 2010.

05of 14Josh SussmanJosh Sussman at the ‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ premiere.Steve Granitz/FilmMagicJosh Sussman played Hugh Normous onWizards of Waverly Place.

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Josh Sussman

Josh Sussman at the ‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ premiere.Steve Granitz/FilmMagic

Josh Sussman played Hugh Normous onWizards of Waverly Place.

06of 14Jake ThomasJake Thomas at the ‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ premiere.Matt Winkelmeyer/GettyJake Thomas played Matt McGuire, Lizzie McGuire’s younger brother, onLizzie McGuire.

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Jake Thomas

Jake Thomas at the ‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ premiere.Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty

Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty

Jake Thomas played Matt McGuire, Lizzie McGuire’s younger brother, onLizzie McGuire.

07of 14Raini RodriguezRaini Rodriguez at the ‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ premiere.Steve Granitz/FilmMagicRaini Rodriguez played Trish De la Rosa onAustin & Allyfrom 2011 to 2016.

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Raini Rodriguez

Raini Rodriguez at the ‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ premiere.Steve Granitz/FilmMagic

Raini Rodriguez played Trish De la Rosa onAustin & Allyfrom 2011 to 2016.

08of 14Jason DolleyJason Dolley at the ‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ premiere.Kyusung Gong/Disney/GettyJason Dolley played older brother PJ Duncan onGood Luck Charlie(2010-2014), as well as Newt Livingston onCory in the House(2007-2008).

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Jason Dolley

Jason Dolley at the ‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ premiere.Kyusung Gong/Disney/Getty

Kyusung Gong/Disney/Getty

Jason Dolley played older brother PJ Duncan onGood Luck Charlie(2010-2014), as well as Newt Livingston onCory in the House(2007-2008).

09of 14Anna Maria Perez de TagleAmanda Maria Perez de Tagle at the ‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ premiere.Steve Granitz/FilmMagicAnna Maria Perez de Tagle appeared as Ashley Dewitt inHannah Montana, as well as Ella inCamp RockandCamp Rock 2: The Final Jam.

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Anna Maria Perez de Tagle

Amanda Maria Perez de Tagle at the ‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ premiere.Steve Granitz/FilmMagic

Anna Maria Perez de Tagle appeared as Ashley Dewitt inHannah Montana, as well as Ella inCamp RockandCamp Rock 2: The Final Jam.

10of 14Jason EarlesJason Earles at the ‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ premiere.Mark Von Holden/Disney/GettyJason Earles played Miley’s older brother Jackson Stewart onHannah Montana(2006-2011).

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Jason Earles

Jason Earles at the ‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ premiere.Mark Von Holden/Disney/Getty

Jason Earles played Miley’s older brother Jackson Stewart onHannah Montana(2006-2011).

11of 14Danielle FishelDanielle Fishel at the ‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ premiere.Steve Granitz/FilmMagicDanielle Fishel played Topanga Matthews onBoy Meets Worldfrom 1993 to 2000, reprising her role for the 2014 spinoff seriesGirl Meets World.

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Danielle Fishel

Danielle Fishel at the ‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ premiere.Steve Granitz/FilmMagic

Danielle Fishel played Topanga Matthews onBoy Meets Worldfrom 1993 to 2000, reprising her role for the 2014 spinoff seriesGirl Meets World.

12of 14Corbin BleuCorbin Bleu and his wife Sasha Clements at the ‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ premiere.John Salangsang/ShutterstockCorbin Bleu (pictured alongside his wife, Sasha Clements) played Chad Danforth inHigh School Musical(2006),High School Musical 2(2007), andHigh School Musical 3: Senior Year(2008).

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Corbin Bleu

Corbin Bleu and his wife Sasha Clements at the ‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ premiere.John Salangsang/Shutterstock

Corbin Bleu (pictured alongside his wife, Sasha Clements) played Chad Danforth inHigh School Musical(2006),High School Musical 2(2007), andHigh School Musical 3: Senior Year(2008).

13of 14Hayley KiyokoHayley Kiyoko at the ‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ premiere.John Salangsang/ShutterstockHayley Kiyoko played Stella in the Disney Channel Original MovieLemonade Mouth(2011).

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Hayley Kiyoko

Hayley Kiyoko at the ‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ premiere.John Salangsang/Shutterstock

Hayley Kiyoko played Stella in the Disney Channel Original MovieLemonade Mouth(2011).

14of 14Monique ColemanMonique Coleman at the ‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ premiere.John Salangsang/ShutterstockMonique Coleman played Taylor McKessie inHigh School Musical(2006),High School Musical 2(2007), andHigh School Musical 3: Senior Year(2008).

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Monique Coleman

Monique Coleman at the ‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ premiere.John Salangsang/Shutterstock

Monique Coleman played Taylor McKessie inHigh School Musical(2006),High School Musical 2(2007), andHigh School Musical 3: Senior Year(2008).

source: people.com