David Henrie’s Latest Heartfelt Compliment For Selena Gomez

David Henrie and Selena Gomez have a great professional relationship. They played siblings in one of the most beloved Disney Channel sitcoms of all time, starting in 2007. For four seasons, they were Justin Russo and Alex Russo, respectively. Now that Wizards of Waverly Place is coming out with its very own reboot, David has nothing but nice things to say about Selena. These are the details.

David Henrie And Selena Gomez’s Bond Goes Deep

After playing Selena’s on-screen brother for so many years, it makes sense that David and Selena would have a close-knit friendship and bond. David opened up about what it’s been like reconnecting with Selena to film the exciting reboot with People.

He said, “It was a dream come true. [She] and I have kept in such good contact and remain good friends. She’s continued to get more and more mature. She’s settling into herself and her own and really owning her life.” David also noted that it’s “been wonderful to see her continue growing into a beautiful woman.”

The spirit of older brother energy is something David has expressed both on-screen and off-screen. According to E! News, David has also been super open about how much he approves of Selena‘s current romantic relationship with Benny Blanco.

As a reminder, Selena and Benny have been dating since December 2023, when they hard launched the relationship with an Instagram post. David described Benny as being a “super cool dude.” He also complimented Benny’s taste in food after noticing the great Italian dishes Benny ordered for everyone to eat the night they met. David and Selena’s friendship is one that is obviously built to last.

What Is David Henrie And Selena Gomez’s Reboot About?

So, what will the Wizards of Waverly Place reboot actually be about anyway? The target audience for this reboot is pretty widespread since it appeals to adult-aged millennials who grew up watching the original show when they were kids. It also appeals to the youth of today who didn’t get a chance to watch OG episodes when it was live on television from 2007 until 2012.

The plot will focus on Justin’s character living a normal life without using his magical powers. He realizes he’ll have to brush up on his skills when it’s time for him to train a girl named Billie who needs help mastering her supernatural abilities. If you’re curious to know whether or not Jake T. Austin‘s character will be part of the reboot, we’ve got your answer on that also. It’s been confirmed that he’ll be reprising his role as Max Russo.

What do you think of David‘s heartfelt words about Selena now that they’re in the midst of this awesome Disney Channel project together? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below.