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'Wizards of Waverly Place' Actor Slams Revival For Not Bringing Other OGs Back

Actor David DeLuise criticizes the 'Wizards of Waverly Place' revival for excluding original cast members.

By · Published August 7, 2026  18:52 UTC · Updated August 7, 2026  19:41 UTC

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An actor from the original "Wizards of Waverly Place" series criticized the revival for not including other original cast members in its finale. The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.

Epilogue added 45d ago, after coverage quieted.

The obvious questions

Who is David DeLuise?

David DeLuise is an actor known for playing Jerry Russo in the original 'Wizards of Waverly Place' series.

What is 'Wizards Beyond Waverly Place'?

It is the revival series of 'Wizards of Waverly Place', set to air its finale soon.

Which outlets have covered DeLuise's comments?

Lehighvalleylive.com, Just Jared, E! News, Entertainment Weekly, and TMZ have all covered DeLuise's remarks.

The story so far

⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 5 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 5 distinct news outlets with 5 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 14.
  • Primary Driver: Actor David DeLuise criticizes the 'Wizards of Waverly Place' revival for excluding original cast members.
  • Source Integrity: Verified strictly against primary headline reporting under zero-hallucination protocols.

One actor from the original 'Wizards of Waverly Place' cast has criticized the revival for not inviting back other original cast members. The revival, titled 'Wizards Beyond Waverly Place', is set to air its finale soon. The actor, David DeLuise, is known for playing Jerry Russo, the father of Selena Gomez's character Alex Russo. DeLuise's comments come as fans anticipate the finale of the revival series.

DeLuise's remarks have sparked conversation among fans and media outlets. Coverage from Lehighvalleylive.com, Just Jared, E! News, Entertainment Weekly, and TMZ all note DeLuise's dissatisfaction with the revival's casting choices. The actor's comments have drawn attention to the absence of other original cast members in the revival series.

The finale of 'Wizards Beyond Waverly Place' is scheduled to air soon. Fans and media outlets will be watching to see how the series concludes and whether any additional original cast members make an appearance.

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