David Henrie on ‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place,’ Selena Gomez, and Benny Blanco

David Henrie, known for his role as Justin Russo in the popular Disney Channel series ‘Wizards of Waverly Place,’ has been making waves with the upcoming reboot, ‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place.’ Set to debut on October 29 on Disney Channel and subsequently on Disney+ the next day, the new series sees Henrie reprising his role and also serving as an executive producer alongside Selena Gomez.

In a recent interview, Henrie shared his positive experiences working with music producer Benny Blanco, who is currently in a relationship with Selena Gomez. Henrie described Blanco as “a great person” with a “fantastic sense of humor,” highlighting their enjoyable group dinner where they shared Italian cuisine.

Henrie and Gomez have a long-standing relationship that dates back to their teenage years on the set of ‘Wizards of Waverly Place.’ Their dynamic has evolved over time, transitioning from a big brother role to a more equal and supportive friendship. Henrie expressed his support for Gomez and her relationship with Blanco, emphasizing their strong bond and mutual support that has endured for nearly 20 years.

Since the conclusion of ‘Wizards of Waverly Place’ in 2012, Henrie has pursued various projects, including films like ‘Grown Ups 2‘ and ‘Blart: The Cop.’ He is now a father of three with his wife, Maria Cahill, and has faced personal challenges, including legal issues at LAX and subsequent community service. Despite these challenges, he remains committed to his career and family.

The new series, ‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place,’ promises to bring back the magic and camaraderie that fans loved in the original show. With Henrie and Gomez at the helm, the anticipation is high for this highly anticipated reboot).