Selena Gomez reflects on Wizards of Waverly Place reunion: "I can't wait for people to..."

In an interview with her Only Murders in the Building co-star Martin Short, Selena Gomez expressed her excitement and emotions about reprising her role as Alex Russo in the upcoming Wizards of Waverly Place reunion. The project, which she is also producing, holds a special place in her heart as it marks the beginning of her journey to stardom.

Selena Gomez reflects on Wizards of Waverly Place reunion: “I can’t wait for people to…”

Cherishing early career memories
During her chat with Martin Short, who was guest-hosting on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Gomez fondly looked back on her time with Wizards of Waverly Place. She shared how meaningful it is to revisit the show that launched her career, saying, "To honor it in this way has truly been a blast." Reflecting on the series, she added, “It brings me to tears because that is the beginning of where I started.”

Details on the sequel and reunion
The reunion is part of a larger sequel project led by David Henrie, who portrayed her on-screen brother, Justin Russo. Gomez, who is executive producing the new series, expressed her enthusiasm for the project. "I will be in the first episode. I'm executive producing it and it brings me to tears because that is the beginning of where I started. I can't wait for people to see it," she said.

Warm conversation with Martin Short
The interview with Martin Short felt like a reunion of old friends. Short praised Gomez for her punctuality, professionalism, and dedication. They also discussed Gomez’s strong bond with her grandparents, who frequently visit her on set, highlighting her commitment to family and mental health awareness.

Admiring co-stars and looking ahead
Gomez also shared her admiration for Paul Rudd and the joy of working with Meryl Streep on Only Murders in the Building. Describing her experience with Streep, Gomez said it was a dream come true to work with such a legendary actress, noting her down-to-earth nature on set. She also mentioned her upcoming projects, including the fourth season of Only Murders in the Building premiering on August 27th and the Wizards of Waverly Place reboot.

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