Wizards of Waverly Place Star Critiques Selena Gomez's Revival

WHO:

ComingSoon.net - David DeLuise, actor who played Jerry Russo in Wizards of Waverly Place

TMZ - David DeLuise, actor from Wizards of Waverly Place

WHAT:

ComingSoon.net - David DeLuise criticized Selena Gomez's revival show, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, after its finale aired.

TMZ - DeLuise expressed that the revival could have been improved if producers had included more original cast members.

WHY:

ComingSoon.net - DeLuise believes the ending of the revival should have given the Russo family a bigger role.

TMZ - DeLuise suggested that a "presto chango" on the cast might have made the show better.

(UPDATED August 5, 2026 23:57 UTC)

David DeLuise, known for his role as Jerry Russo in Wizards of Waverly Place, has voiced his criticism of the recently aired finale of the revival series, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place. He believes the show could have benefited from including more original cast members and that the Russo family deserved a more prominent role in the ending. DeLuise suggested that a "presto chango" on the cast might have improved the overall quality of the revival.