Selena Gomez Bids Farewell to 'Wizards of Waverly Place' After Two Decades

Selena Gomez is closing the chapter on her iconic character Alex Russo from the hit Disney series 'Wizards of Waverly Place' and its recent reboot 'Wizards Beyond Waverly Place'. The emotional series finale, titled 'The Last Spell', premiered on Disney+ and saw Alex reunite with her best friend Harper and love interest Mason. Gomez reflected on her 20-year journey, expressing how surreal it feels to say goodbye to the character that catapulted her career. She also shared her experience of reuniting with co-star Jennifer Stone, stating that filming their last scene together was a special moment. Meanwhile, Stone admitted to being emotional during filming, likening it to saying goodbye to her teenage self. The show's reboot, which premiered in 2024, introduced a new generation of wizards with Justin Russo as their mentor, and Gomez served as an executive producer, making a few cameos and directing an episode. Gomez hopes that the show will inspire a new appreciation for family-friendly programming that can be enjoyed by all ages.