Jake T. Austin and David Henrie have clashed over why Max Russo did not return for Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, with Austin saying he was '100% in' when approached about reprising the role while Henrie claimed the actor received multiple opportunities to return.
Austin played Max alongside Selena Gomez's Alex Russo and Henrie's Justin Russo in Wizards of Waverly Place. Gomez and Henrie returned for the continuation, while Austin was the only main original cast member absent, making his absence a major point of discussion.
