Percy Jackson author Rick Riordan has once again shared his negative feelings towards the two 20th Century Fox feature films – 2010’s Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief and 2013’s Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters.
Taking to Twitter, Riordan opened up about his harsh thoughts regarding the feature films following a fan asking him about why Disney+ had censored the casino segment included in The Lightning Thief.
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By “fixing it,” Riordan is referring to the recent announcement from himself and his wife that the book series is set to be re-adapted as a television series for the Disney+ streaming service. Considering the author’s negative feelings towards the movies, it’s safe to assume that his endorsement towards the Disney+ series means he is pleased with the directions of the scripts and believes they will be more faithful and satisfying adaptations.
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