Jake T. Austin Expresses Disappointment Over ‘Wizards of Waverly Place’ Spinoff Snub

Austin, TX, August 7, 2026 —

Actor Jake T. Austin has publicly voiced his disappointment at not being considered for a potential spinoff of the popular Disney Channel series, “Wizards of Waverly Place.” The news was reported by Cosmopolitan.

Austin, who starred as Max Russo in the original series which ran from 2007 to 2012, expressed his feelings regarding the reported development of a new project that would continue the franchise. Specific details about the proposed spinoff, including its premise and the cast involved, have not been widely disclosed. It remains unclear which characters, if any, from the original cast were approached or are being considered for the new series.

The original show followed the Russo family, wizards living in New York City, as they balanced their magical abilities with everyday life. The series finale saw the three Russo siblings, Alex (Selena Gomez), Justin (David Henrie), and Max (Jake T. Austin), participate in a competition to determine who would retain their wizard powers. Justin was ultimately named the family wizard.

Austin’s public statement indicates a desire on his part to be involved in any continuation of the “Wizards of Waverly Place” story. The reasons for his exclusion from the potential spinoff have not been elaborated upon. Neither the production company nor representatives for the potential spinoff have publicly commented on Austin’s remarks or the casting status of the project.

The trend summary does not provide further details on the specific nature of the potential spinoff, its timeline, or the production entities involved. It also does not specify when Austin made his public statement or through which platform.

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