Selena Gomez will make her directorial debut with the Wizards of Waverly Place sequel.

Disney star Selena Gomez will make her directorial debut on the "Wizards of Waverly Place" sequel, Variety reports. She will direct the first episode of the sequel's third season, which will be the show's finale. Gomez, who starred in the original series, will also return as a guest star, playing Alex Russo in several episodes.

In addition to Selena Gomez, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place also stars David Henrie as Justin Russo, Janice Leanne Brown as Billy, Alkeo Thiele as Roman Russo, Max Matenko as Milo Russo, Taylor Cora as Winter, and Mimi Gianopulos as Jada Russo.

Recently, the 33-year-old actress has been frequently mentioned in a negative context due to the scandal surrounding her relationship with producer Benny Blanco. In one interview, she kissed her husband's feet on camera, even though he had previously been criticized online for his impropriety. It's worth noting that Benny and Selena's union was criticized even when they first started dating, but despite this, they legalized their relationship in the fall of 2025.

As a reminder, a couple of days ago, Selena Gomez revealed she had bipolar disorder. For a long time, the star didn't know her exact diagnosis, but she always felt like "something was wrong" with her.

"Wizards Beyond Waverly Place" is a sequel to the original Disney series, which ran from 2007 to 2012. The first season of the sequel premiered in 2024, and the finale is scheduled to premiere this summer. Selena Gomez's most recent project is the critically acclaimed series "The Murders," in which she played the lead role of Mabel Maura.

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