Gregg Sulkin Reflects on Mason Greyback's Emotional Return in Wizards Beyond Waverly Place Finale
Gregg Sulkin made a surprising return to his role as Mason Greyback in the final season of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place. The four-part finale revealed that Mason had passed away before the events of the sequel series, shocking fans. Despite the unexpected twist, Sulkin trusted the creative team to deliver the best story possible and focused on bringing the scenes to life.
The original Wizards of Waverly Place aired from 2007 to 2012, with Sulkin joining in season 3 as Mason, Alex Russo's popular boyfriend. Wizards Beyond Waverly Place brought back familiar faces and introduced a new generation of young wizards. The finale followed teen wizard Billie as she searched for her mother, Alex, who had lost her memory in an alternate universe.
Mason and Alex seemed to have found their way back to each other in the finale, with Mason even preparing to propose. However, Alex eventually regained her memories and realized that Mason had already passed away. Sulkin added some personal touches to Mason's character, including callbacks and Easter eggs for the original fans.
While Mason may be gone for now, Sulkin hinted at the possibility of a spinoff or prequel exploring his character's past. Returning to Wizards was a meaningful experience for Sulkin, who expressed gratitude for the opportunities the original show had provided him. Stepping back into Mason's shoes and reuniting with Selena Gomez on set felt natural and familiar, despite the years that had passed.
Sulkin believes that Mason and Alex's love story never truly ended, as there is deep and real love between them. He encouraged viewers to see the lasting connection between the characters, even if they didn't end up together in the series finale. Sulkin's return to Wizards allowed him to close a beautiful chapter in his life and express gratitude to the fans and crew who supported him during his time on the show.