Selena Gomez Shares Why ‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ Was the Perfect Directorial Debut | Exclusive
“It's my people — I grew up with them,” the actress says in a sneak peek of the series finale The post Selena Gomez Shares Why ‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ Was the Perfect Directorial Debut | Exclusive appeared first on TheWrap .
Selena Gomez marked her directorial debut in "Wizards Beyond Waverly Place" with the release of the Disney series' four-part finale, a milestone she celebrated in an exclusive featurette. The four-part finale, which premiered on Disney Channel and Disney+ on August 4, allowed Gomez to return to the world she had grown up in, as the series originally debuted on Disney Channel in 2007.
Gomez expressed that directing this series felt "so safe" for her, as she had a strong connection to the cast, particularly David Henrie, who played her on-screen brother, Justin. Henrie shared that he felt "more comfortable with the director" than ever before, praising Gomez's ability to push them to do their best while ensuring they felt safe and happy on set.
The child actors in the series noted that Gomez's leadership made them feel valued and challenged them to improve, making the experience an "honor" for them. The finale also featured Jennifer Stone, who played Harper and was now returning as the director she had dreamed of becoming. Stone expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to direct the finale, calling it "cherry on top" of the journey.
The four-part finale of "Wizards Beyond Waverly Place" is set to debut on Disney Channel and Disney+ on August 4.
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