The stars of The Wizards of Waverly attended the film premiere: how the actors have changed in 17 years. Photo

17 years after the premiere of the American sitcom The Wizards of Waverly on October 12, 2007, the cast of the fantasy film appeared in front of the public. The TV audience favorites attended a gala event on the occasion of the first screening of The Wizards of Waverly, which will become a spinoff of the popular Disney Channel project.

The stars of the series gathered in Los Angeles to celebrate the release of the sequel, which for many of them was an important step at the beginning of their careers, People reports. Most of the actors took part in the creation of the fantasy project as teenagers, so they have changed a lot in the 17 years since the premiere.

Selena Gomez

In the movie The Wizards of Waverly, American actress Selena Gomez played one of the main roles, the magician Alex Russo. Back then, the celebrity managed to make a name for herself as a talented actress, and now she appears in the highest-grossing films of the global film industry. In addition, the celebrity is actively developing her singing career, creating tracks that are gaining great popularity among listeners.

David Henry

Having embodied the role of Alex's older brother, Justin Russo, David Henry became a favorite of the world audience. The actor began his acting career at the age of 9, but for a long time he received only minor roles, and after auditioning for The Wizards of Waverly, he confidently broke into the film industry.

Maria Kenels-Barrera

Disney Channel star Maria Kenels-Barrera, who played the mother of young wizards Teresa Russo, gained worldwide recognition after appearing in the fantasy film. Participation in the film helped the celebrity to win ALMA and Imagen Awards. Later, the star got a role in the cult series The Big Bang Theory.

Gregg Salkin

Despite the fact that Gregg Salkin played a minor character in The Wizards of Waverly - Alex Russo's boyfriend Mason Greyback - for two seasons, he managed to gain a firm foothold in the film industry. Initially, the star participated in many Disney Channel projects, and later became a Marvel star, appearing in The Runaways.

Josh Sussman

Josh Sussman's most famous role was Hugh Normus in The Wizards of Waverly. After appearing in the movie, the actor demonstrated his talented performance, so he was invited to join projects of different genres.

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