David Henrie, Selena Gomez’s Wizards brother, talks about his first encounter with Benny Blanco
Selena Gomez’s Wizards of Waverly Place brother David Henrie exclusively told E! News about meeting Benny Blanco and reflected on his friendship with the Only Murders in the Building actress.
Selena Gomez isn’t the only one who thinks Benny Blanco is magical.
The Wizards of Waverly Place alum’s onscreen brother David Henrie—who stars in and executive produces upcoming sequel series Wizards Beyond Waverly Place alongside Selena—also finds her music producer boyfriend to be spellbinding.
“He’s such a nice guy,” David exclusively told E! News’ Francesca Amiker on the set on the upcoming Disney Channel series. “He’s super funny. I was cracking up the whole time.”
And David—who shares children Pia Philomena, 5, James Thomas, 3, and Gemma Clare, 2, with wife Maria Cahill—found that a meal was the perfect setting for the group’s first sit-down.
“We had a great dinner,” he continued. “We had some Italian food. He can order good food. He can order very good food.”
But beyond the fun times, David only wants Selena—who has been dating Benny (real name Benjamin Joseph Levin) since last summer—to find joy in her relationship.“I trust Selena and I want her to be very happy,” he continued. “She knows I have her back.”
And while David, 35, and Selena, 32, met as teens playing siblings Justin and Alex Russo on Wizards of Waverly Place, their dynamic has evolved in the more than a decade since their show ended after four seasons in 2012.
