Selena Gomez is coming off a great year. Despite confirming that she has only one more album to release before retiring from music, her acting career has been on the rise, especially after portraying Mabel in Only Murders in the Building, which substantialy contributed to her net worth in 2024.
During the afternoon of Thursday, January 18th, it was confirmed that she will be back on the screen, bringing with her one of her iconic roles from one of the most popular series of the Disney golden era—one that has given her worldwide recognition.
The star and Single Soon performer will once again bring Alex Russo to life in a new project, where she will share the screen with her former co-star and fictional brother, David Henrie, for a sequel to his character. Here, check out all her upcoming releases…
What series and movies will Selena Gomez be in?
Wizards of Waverly Place sequel
Disney fans, pay attention… The wizards are back! That’s right, Justin Russo will have his own series, marking not only the revival of the franchise but also featuring David Henrie and Selena Gomez as the iconic siblings. According to Deadline, Disney Branded Television is already developing a pilot episode.
David Henrie and Selena Gomez in Wizards of Waverly Place. (Source: IMDb)
Both stars will be executive producers and will appear in the episodes. The story focuses solely on the life of the eldest Russo. However, Selena will return as Alex in the first episode. The new installment is expected to be a success, especially as it touches on nostalgia and strikes a sentimental chord among fans.
The continuation of the successful series that catapulted its stars to stardom will feature an adult Justin, who has left behind his magical powers to live a normal life with his wife and two children. However, everything will change when a young and powerful wizard appears at his door, forcing him to accept his past to secure the future of the magical world.
David Henrie and Selena Gomez in Wizards of Waverly Place. (Source: IMDb)
The two original stars will be joined by young actors, including Janice LeAnn Brown (Euphoria and Endings, Beginnings), Alkaio Thiele (Spidey and His Amazing Friends, Call Me Kat and Ultra Red) and Mimi Gianopulos (American Princess, Get a Job and What to Expect When You’re Expecting).
Linda Ronstadt biopic
Although at the moment, almost everything about the Linda Ronstadt biopic is a mystery, all signs point to Selena Gomez starring in the film about her life. The pop icon posted a story some time ago where she was seen reading the memoirs of the country icon, which were published in 2013.
According to Variety, the musical film is in pre-production, and the producers have already been established. John Boylan, Ronstadt’s manager and James Keach, who previously produced the 2019 documentary “Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice”, are involved in the project.
Linda Ronstadt in Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice. (Source: IMDb)
David O. Russell will be directing the project, with Gary White developing the screenplay. Gomez has not officially confirmed her participation as Linda, but the specialized site IMDb has already listed the celebrity as the lead.
The story will focus on the life experiences of the country, Latin music, and rock ‘n’ roll legend who won 11 Grammy Awards. Her albums were a sensation in the 1970s, especially those titled “Heart Like a Wheel” and “Simple Dreams”.
