In Wizards of Waverly Place and its sequel, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, only one wizard is allowed per family, leading many to wonder why this is the case. The cast of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place reunites several members of the original Disney Channel show over a decade after it concluded, meaning many aspects of its predecessor are involved in the sequel’s story. After Selena Gomez’s Alex Russo became the family wizard in the original show, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place‘s story sees her handing off a rebellious teen to her brother Justin for training.