Selena Gomez to reunite with 'Waverly Place' co-star David Henrie in new Disney reboot pilot

Jay Stahl, USA TODAY
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Selena Gomez and her "Wizards of Waverly Place" co-star David Henrie are having a high school reunion.

The "Only Murders in the Building" actress and singer will reprise her role as Alex Russo on an upcoming reboot of "Wizards of Waverly Place," Disney Branded Television confirmed to USA TODAY Thursday.

Gomez will guest star in the pilot opposite Henrie, who originally played her older brother Justin Russo, She is not expected to be a series regular.

"Wizards of Waverly Place" originally ran from 2007 to 2012 and followed three siblings immersed in the magic of a wizarding world.

Selena Gomez on the 2024 Primetime Emmy Awards red carpet. Gomez will soon executive produce and make a cameo appearance in a reboot of "Wizards of Waverly Place," which catapulted her to fame.
Selena Gomez on the 2024 Primetime Emmy Awards red carpet. Gomez will soon executive produce and make a cameo appearance in a reboot of "Wizards of Waverly Place," which catapulted her to fame.

The TV pilot's plot begins at WizTech with an adult Justin who left wizardry behind for a normal life with his wife (Mimi Gianopulos) and their two sons, according to a press release. But Justin's choice meets a surprising turn when a young wizard (Janice LeAnn Brown) in need of training arrives at his door. Russo is forced to face his past and look forward after trying to put his wizard powers behind him.

The upcoming TV project from Gomez and Henrie is a homecoming of sorts for the duo. The Disney Channel program catapulted Gomez to fame and led the Texas native to a whirlwind career in film, television and music where she has nabbed two Grammy nominations. Henrie also starred in the hit show "How I Met Your Mother."

Jake T. Austin, David Henrie and Selena Gomez (center) with TV dad David Deluise on set of "Wizards of Waverly Place."
Jake T. Austin, David Henrie and Selena Gomez (center) with TV dad David Deluise on set of "Wizards of Waverly Place."

More: Selena Gomez hints at retiring from music, preferring acting

The reunion news comes amid news that Gomez may consider retiring from music for acting. Gomez currently stars with Martin Short and Steve Martin on Hulu's "Only Murders."

On a Jan. 8 episode of the "SmartLess" podcast with actors Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett, Gomez hinted at an exit from music.

"I just found it really fun so I kept going but the older I get, the more I'm kind of like, 'I would like to find something to just settle on," Gomez said in the interview.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Selena Gomez to star in 'Wizards of Waverly Place' reboot pilot