Fans of Wizards of Waverly Place were overjoyed to hear that Theresa Russo, played by Maria Canals Barrera, will be returning in the spinoff, aka Wizards Beyond Waverly Place. David Henrie confirmed this heartwarming news, sharing his excitement on his X (formerly Twitter) account.
Henrie has now resumed his role as Justin Russo and reminisced about his character's relationship with his mother. Fans were quick to react and flooded the platform with their love for the Russo family matriarch. Many noted her iconic status as one of Disney's most memorable TV moms.
David Henrie's post was a heartfelt preview for fans, teasing emotional and meaningful scenes involving Theresa. The Russo family coming together again has sparked a lot of nostalgia among viewers.
Below, we look at reactions to this Wizards Beyond Waverly Place update:
"I loved seeing Jerry returning for an episode, can't wait to see Theresa in an episode. She is the most iconic Disney mom!" Expressed one user.
"Maria LITERALLY LOOKS THE EXACT SAME!" Commented another user.
This fan was astounded by how little Maria Canals Barrera has aged. The actress is as timeless as her iconic role, which can now be seen on Wizards Beyond Waverly Place.
"Yay Teresa is back, now Max needs to come back too and Harper." Said one user.
"She was my fave Disney mom." Another netizen commented.
"Amazing! Always loved her as the Waverly Place mom & her as Hawkgirl from the Justice League show." Another user Beamed with excitement.
Fans are excited about Theresa's return to Wizards Beyond Waverly Place but are hoping for more familiar faces, especially Max and Harper, two fan-favorite characters integral to the show’s charm.
Theresa Russo, aka Maria Canals Barrera's cameo on Wizards Beyond Waverly Place
It's safe to say Theresa Russo's place in the Disney Channel's record books has been etched forever as one of the most iconic moms ever. As the heart and soul of the family in Wizards of Waverly Place, she showed love and care toward her children but supported their rather magical, often chaotic adventures.
Maria Canals Barrera brought warmth and humor to the role of Theresa. The support such a mother gives her family, especially as they wade through magical abilities, makes her stand out as a character.
The nostalgia surrounding her return amplifies the legacy that is Disney history's beloved figure, and fans are thrilled to see the Russo matriarch back in action.
By Disney Channel standards, Maria Canals Barrera's performance as Theresa Russo certainly made her presence well-known as an actress. She can easily shift between acting and voice-overs, traits that speak well to her ability and range. A return to Wizards Beyond Waverly Place puts her more firmly in recent pop culture.
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Wizards Beyond Waverly Place is available on Disney+.
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