How Old Justin & Alex Russo Are In Wizards Beyond Waverly Place (& How Their Actors' Ages Compare)

However, in the series finale of Wizards of Waverly Place, Justin, Alex, and Max competed to see which would be declared the Family Wizard. Although Justin technically won, he relinquished his title to Alex since she helped him during the competition. Justin still maintained his powers, though, by becoming the Headmaster of Wiz Tech. Fifteen years later, Justin has retired from his days of teaching, until his sister brings a powerful young wizard, Billie, to him in the hope that Justin can guide her in Wizards Beyond Waverly Place​​​​​​.

Justin Russo Is 34 Years Old In Wizards Beyond Waverly Place

David Henrie Was 34 Years Old While Filming Wizards Beyond Waverly Place Season 1

The premiere of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place begins on Justin's 34th birthday (per Variety), making it quite easy to determine his age in the Disney spinoff. Meanwhile, David Henrie, who plays Justin, was also 34 years old when filming began. Since the original series ended when Justin was around 19, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place is confirmed to take place 15 years after the events of the Wizards of Waverly Place finale. A lot has changed in Justin's life since the first show's conclusion, including his work in the wizarding world.

Justin is no longer the Headmaster of Wiz Tech and is the vice principal of a (mortal) Staten Island school in the spinoff. He is also married and has two sons, with Mimi Gianopulos playing his investigative reporter wife, Giada, in the Wizards Beyond Waverly Place cast. Meanwhile, Justin and Giada's children, Roman and Milo, are portrayed by Alkaio Thiele Max Matenko. The catch is that Justin's family has no idea about his magical powers. Although he retired from teaching wizards, Justin retains his abilities, which come in handy when Billie arrives at his doorstep.

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Alex Russo Is 32 Years Old In Wizards Beyond Waverly Place

Selena Gomez Was 31 Years Old While Filming Wizards Beyond Waverly Place Season 1

David Henrie has a leading role in the Disney+ fantasy comedy series, while Selena Gomez takes on a recurring role in Wizards Beyond Waverly Place. Gomez returns as Alex in the spinoff's premiere before sporadically appearing throughout the rest of the season. Since Justin is 34, that would make Alex around 32 years old, as she is about two years younger than her brother. However, in real life, Gomez was 31 while filming Wizards Beyond Waverly Place​​​​​​.

Alex appears in the first episode of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place to introduce Justin to Billie, a talented young wizard who she thinks can learn a thing or two from him. Gomez's character is still a wizard. However, fans will have to watch Gomez return as Alex in the Wizards of Waverly Place reboot to learn more about what she has been up to since the original show ended.

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place follows adult Justin Russo, who leads a normal life until his sister Alex asks for help with a young wizard-in-training. Justin must revive his magical skills to mentor the trainee while balancing his family life and safeguarding the Wizard World's future.

Release Date October 29, 2024

Seasons 1

Source: Variety