THEN AND NOW: The cast of 'Wizards of Waverly Place' 13 years later

Olivia SinghJul 22, 2020, 20:17 IST

"Wizards of Waverly Place" lasted for four seasons.Disney Channel

"Wizards of Waverly Place" premiered on Disney Channel in October 2007.
The show starred Selena Gomez, David Henrie, and Jake T. Austin as siblings with magical powers.

On October 12, 2007, "Wizards of Waverly Place" premiered on Disney Channel. The show centered on the Russo family living in New York's Greenwich Village. On the sitcom, siblings Alex (played by Selena Gomez), Justin (David Henrie), and Max (Jake T. Austin) inherited magical powers from their father (David DeLuise).

The kids trained to become the superior wizard throughout the sitcom's four seasons, while learning lessons from their parents (who owned the Waverly Sub Station).

Here's what the cast has been up to since the series debuted on Disney Channel 13 years ago.

Selena Gomez starred as middle child Alex Russo.

In the 2013 TV movie "The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex," she cast a spell that resulted in two versions of herself — a good one and an evil counterpart. Disney Channel

Gomez's role propelled her to fame, and she's now a singer, actress, and collaborator with fashion brands.

Selena Gomez in January 2020. Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP

The oldest Russo child, Justin, was played by David Henrie.

Justin Russo was a teacher's pet. Disney Channel

Henrie continues to act, but he's also writing and directing films. He's recently became a father, too.

You might recognize David Henrie as Ted Mosby's future son on "How I Met Your Mother." Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Favored.by

Jake T. Austin portrayed Max Russo.

He wasn't the smartest sibling. Disney Channel

Austin went on to star on Freeform's "The Fosters" and voice characters in animated movies.

Jake T. Austin's Instagram is filled with photos from his travels around the globe. Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images for "Flipping the Script"

Jennifer Stone played Alex's quirky best friend Harper Finkle.

Harper had a big crush on Justin for a long time. Disney Channel

After the show ended, Stone stepped away from acting to study psychology and nursing.

Jennifer Stone has been open about dealing with type 1 diabetes. Jennifer Stone/Instagam

Theresa Russo was played by Maria Canals-Barrera.

Alex often went to her mother for advice. Disney Channel

Canals-Barrera has guest-starred on shows like "Fuller House," "The Last Man Standing," and "The Big Bang Theory."

Maria Canals-Barrera in October 2019. Steve Granitz/WireImage

David DeLuise starred as patriarch Jerry Russo.

The kids learned about the correct uses of magic through Jerry. Disney Channel

DeLuise has directed Nickelodeon series and continues appearing on shows and movies.

David DeLuise also directed a few episodes of "WOWP." David DeLuise/Instagram

Gregg Sulkin played Mason Greyback, Alex's werewolf boyfriend.

Mason Greyback was afraid of clowns. Disney Channel

Gregg Sulkin starred as Chase Stein on Marvel's Hulu series "Runaways."

Gregg Sulkin in August 2019. FOX Image Collection via Getty Images

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