Wizards of Waverly Place Drama: Dan Benson and David Henrie's Public Feud!
The Wizards of Waverly Place Fallout: A Bitter Reunion?
Things got messy between Dan Benson (Zeke from Wizards of Waverly Place) and his former co-star David Henrie (Justin). This wasn't some behind-the-scenes spat, it went public! It started when Henrie, seemingly shading Benson's OnlyFans career during a recent interview with some of the child actors from that awesome reboot. Then Benson responded on social media in rather colorful language which made Henrie block him. What a crazy storyline!
This all stems from a fun Buzzfeed quiz – the new Wizards Beyond Waverly Place cast chose potential guest stars. When Henrie came to Benson’s name – there’s some light laughter followed by his statement "I can't believe you put one of these people on here," and this was followed by his “Millennials understand that” comment that basically targeted Benson, suggesting some implicit judgement against his professional life decisions. It didn’t go unnoticed. Let's delve into that totally bizarre social media exchange.
Benson's Response and the Aftermath: A Spicy Twitter Showdown!
Benson’s response was bold! This was that highly talked-about tweet “David Henrie can suck my d—-. I’ll pay him more than they paid me for Wizards I promise you that,” It showed very little filter! This raw emotional outburst generated serious online buzz.
But here’s that juicy detail everyone loves; Henrie blocking him completely on X! Benson posted this on Instagram pretending to cry – captioned: "We pretend to be best friends for years. How could you do this to me??”. The image showed this clearly, creating further tension among those who follow Benson online. This very public display is likely to continue unless something unexpectedly transpires.
Benson's OnlyFans Career: Embracing a New Path
Benson's move to OnlyFans was made previously, publicly too. This transition was a choice made after the decline of his acting career which greatly negatively affected him; he also made the acknowledgement of those negative mental health issues influencing these key decisions made to completely transition professions. Yet he stated publicly that his OnlyFans is liberating.
This very public revelation that he created content within the adult industry did obviously lead to questions; particularly when he gave the following comment to TMZ "I think that it's super exciting that the fans get to kind of relive their childhood again and their old characters they used to love watching are coming back," adding that he "loved" the premise of the reboot. "The other side of me is very sad because I know for a fact that I will definitely not be a part of it. That's all on me," This showed this very important, and extremely emotional moment for a previously child actor.
Wizards Beyond Waverly Place: A New Generation of Magic!
The new Wizards Beyond Waverly Place, a sequel launched twelve years after the original show's end and it's pretty fantastic! It brought David Henrie and Selena Gomez back! A totally nostalgic return to that beloved series for fans! The new series also does a good job focusing on that classic sibling dynamic among those original cast members while highlighting those themes around family, responsibility, and that ever-so-powerful magic, something carried over effectively to generate plenty of laughs. It uses advanced effects too! There were various points made showing the use of CGI and practical effects that enhanced both comedy and those fantastical magical moments in interesting ways!
Conclusion: A Controversial Split Among Old Friends!
Benson’s and Henrie's falling-out became very public very quickly and this remains noteworthy because it didn't just impact both the cast, but brought considerable attention toward Benson (and to the adult content industry!). While Henrie’s comment about “Millennials understanding” feels slightly condescending; particularly considering Benson's completely understandable reasons for pursuing his OnlyFans career. The response remains something deeply personal which emphasizes how important those kinds of deeply private experiences and decisions ultimately remain. Those reactions, as well as Henrie's actions showcase a public division— one with implications which continue beyond just Wizards of Waverly Place fans! The controversy itself showcases why people are interested.
