Jake T. Austin Opens Up About Wizards of Waverly Place Revival Snub

Jake T. Austin Speaks Out

Jake T. Austin, who played Max Russo on the hit Disney Channel show Wizards of Waverly Place, has finally spoken out about not being included in the show's revival, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place.

Austin expressed his disappointment, stating that he was not approached to reprise his role in the new series.

Background on the Revival

The original Wizards of Waverly Place aired from 2007 to 2012 and followed the adventures of the Russo family, who were wizards. The show was a huge success and launched the careers of its young cast, including Selena Gomez, David Henrie, and Jake T. Austin.

The revival, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, was announced in 2020 and premiered in 2022. The new series follows a new generation of wizards and features some of the original cast members, but Austin was noticeably absent.

Austin's Reaction

In a recent interview, Austin shared his thoughts on not being included in the revival, saying, "I was disappointed to not have been included in the new series. I loved my time on Wizards of Waverly Place and was grateful to have been a part of such an iconic show."

Austin also expressed his support for the new series, saying, "I'm excited to see where the new series takes the characters and the world of wizards."

What's Next for Austin

Austin has been keeping busy since his time on Wizards of Waverly Place. He has appeared in several TV shows and movies, including The Fosters and Dancing with the Stars.

Austin has also been focusing on his personal life, including his relationships and his passion for photography.

Despite not being included in the Wizards of Waverly Place revival, Austin remains grateful for the experience and the opportunities it brought him.

As for the future, Austin says he is open to reprising his role as Max Russo if the opportunity arises, but for now, he is excited to see what other projects come his way.

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