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Released on the Disney Channel in October 2007, Wizards of Waverly Place became one of the biggest hits of the network. The imaginary comedy-drama was premised on the Russo family, who were covert wizards and had a sandwich shop in New York City. It has already taken home a few Emmy Awards, global recognition, and over five seasons of enchantment, warmth, and magical mayhem.
The show centered around a group of three brothers, Alex, Justin, and Max Russo who had to compete to be the sole wizard in the family as they struggled with friendship, school and magical tragedies. Now the series can be streamed on Disney+ and continues to impress generations of new viewers.
Wizards of Waverly Place star David DeLuise, who plays Selena Gomez's onscreen father, has recently sent her congratulations on her wedding in a heartfelt post that has delighted fans and has created a feeling of nostalgia in social media.
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The actor David DeLuise, who plays the role of Jerry Russo, the wise-hilarious father in the Wizards of Waverly Place, took to social media to congratulate the marriage of Selena Gomez. He wrote, in an emotive manner, "So proud of you, kiddo. I have been happy to see you made such a wonderful woman that you are. congratulations to your husband and yourself--love you both."
His message resonated instantly with these old-time fans who still remember the father-daughter relationship between Jerry and Alex Russo. The message of DeLuise was the one that he captured through the camera over the years of his career in the show and which brought thousands of nostalgic reactions to those who were children of the magical sitcom.
He said,
“My wife and I were honored to attend, and we had so much fun dancing the night away at my ‘pretend daughter's’ wedding. I'm so happy to now have a ‘pretend son-in-law’ […] hopefully one day I will be a pretend grandfather.”
Since the launch, the Wizards of Waverly Place has remained amongst the most successful and enduring franchises of Disney Channel. Besides the jokes and magic, it propelled Selena Gomez to stardom in the world as an actress and a singer. DeLuise has also praised the ability and consistent personality of Gomez and has called her as family.
This heartfelt message of the actor is an ode to the old friendship bonds on the set, and a message that to the fans the Russo family will never stop to exist. The off-screen relationship has made Wizards of Waverly Place an icon of Disney nostalgia.
Cast of Wizards of Waverly Place
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Wizards of Waverly Place starred the iconic cast of Selena Gomez as the fast-witted Alex Russo, David Henrie as the smart older brother and Justin, and Jake T. Austin as the pranking youngest brother, Max. David DeLuise and Maria Canals-Barrera were good parents, Jerry and Theresa Russo, who could not agree with the challenges of being a parent and raising magic children at the same time.
The supporting characters like Jennifer Stone (Harper Finkle) and Gregg Sulkin (Mason Greyback) were very popular among the fans, and they made the series exciting and rich. The actors decades on in their off-screen relationship continue to do so with interviews, reunions, and moving scenes like when DeLuise sends a message to Gomez.
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