The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex
A magical homecoming in Tuscany turns into a fractured battle for the soul as a young wizard literalizes her inner turmoil. A kaleidoscope of mirrors reflecting the duality of power and maturity.
The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex
The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex

"Everything is not what it seems."

01 June 2013 United States of America 60 min ⭐ 7.8 (1,060)
Director: Victor Gonzalez
Cast: Selena Gomez, Jake T. Austin, Jennifer Stone, Gregg Sulkin, Beau Mirchoff
Family Fantasy Comedy TV Movie
The Duality of the Self Responsibility vs. Freedom Family Expectations and Acceptance The Nature of Morality

The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex - Characters & Cast

Character Analysis

Alex Russo

Selena Gomez

Archetype: Hero / Anti-hero
Key Trait: Sarcastic yet fiercely loyal

Motivation

To prove to her family that she is a responsible and selfless Family Wizard.

Character Arc

Alex moves from a state of self-doubt and overcompensation to a state of self-acceptance, realizing she needs her 'edge' to be a complete person.

Evil Alex

Selena Gomez

Archetype: Shadow / Doppleganer
Key Trait: Ruthless and manipulative

Motivation

To rule the world and indulge in every selfish whim without consequence.

Character Arc

She represents the unbridled ego and selfishness of Alex without any moral compass, eventually seeking total domination.

Dominic

Beau Mirchoff

Archetype: Deceiver / Villain
Key Trait: Charismatic and deceptive

Motivation

To avenge his uncle Gorog and eliminate the 'nuisance' of mortality from the world.

Character Arc

Initially appearing as a charming ally from WizTech, he is revealed to be the mastermind using Alex's power for his own gain.

Harper Finkle

Jennifer Stone

Archetype: The Loyal Sidekick
Key Trait: Optimistic and quirky

Motivation

To protect her best friend and keep the Russo family together.

Character Arc

Provides the moral anchor for Alex, reminding her that even her 'bad' side was part of the person Harper loves.

Cast

Selena Gomez as Alex Russo
Jake T. Austin as Max Russo
Jennifer Stone as Harper Finkle
Gregg Sulkin as Mason Greybeck
Beau Mirchoff as Dominic
Maria Canals-Barrera as Theresa Russo
David DeLuise as Jerry Russo
Natalija Nogulich as Carmela
Ella Lentini as Francesca
Jack Donner as Papa Fabrizio
Tera Hendrickson as Newscaster 1
Anthony Palermo as Newscaster 2
Francesco Curá as Vineyard Worker
Nikki Hahn as Bianca
Josiah Darden as Gino
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