Disney has released a ton of promotional material for Percy Jackson and the Olympians, the upcoming series adaptation of Rick Riordan’s best selling novel series. Check out the official teaser trailer, poster and new images below… Percy Jackson & The Olympians tells the fantastical story of a 12-year-old modern demigod, Percy Jackson, who’s just coming to […]
Disney+’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians posters showcase Percy, Grover and Annabeth
While its not quite ready to unveil a trailer or premiere date just yet, Disney+ has shared a trio of character posters from the upcoming series Percy Jackson and the Olympians, featuring its heroic young leads Percy (Walker Scobell), Grover (Aryan Simhadri), and Annabeth (Leah Sava Jeffries); take a look here… Percy Jackson and […]
Lin-Manuel Miranda joins Disney+’s Percy Jackson series as Hermes
Lin-Manuel Miranda is the herald of the gods, as Deadline reports that the filmmaker, singer, and performer will star in the upcoming Disney+ Percy Jackson series, set to star as the Greek god Hermes. Miranda will play “the messenger god who looks out for travelers and thieves and is a bit of a trickster himself. […]
Percy Jackson and the Olympians Disney+ series adds three to cast
Disney+’s upcoming series adaptation of Percy Jackson and the Olympians has added Dior Goodjohn, Olivea Morton, and Charlie Bushnell to its growing cast. According to Variety’s exclusive report, Virginia Kull, Glynn Turman, Jason Mantzoukas, Megan Mullally and Timm Sharp will also appear in recurring guest roles. Goodjohn, who most recently appeared in the Head of the […]
Percy Jackson author Rick Riordan slams racist backlash against Leah Sava Jeffries’ casting
Earlier this month, it was announced that Disney+’s upcoming series adaptation of Percy Jackson and the Olympians had rounded out its main trio with the casting of Aryan Simhadri (Cheaper by the Dozen) as Grover and Leah Sava Jeffries (Empire) as Annabeth alongside Walker Scobell as Percy Jackson. However, so-called fans of the series have expressed […]
Percy Jackson and the Olympians Disney+ series casts Walker Scobell in the lead role
After spending almost two years in development, the upcoming Percy Jackson and the Olympians Disney+ TV series, based on author Rick Riordan’s best-selling series of novels, has found its lead actor. Per Variety, the Disney+ series has cast Walker Scobell as the titular character, Percy Jackson. Scobell recently made his feature film debut in the […]
Percy Jackson and the Olympians series officially greenlit at Disney+
After being in development since May 2020, the Percy Jackson and the Olympians TV series, based on author Rick Riordan’s best-selling series of novels, has officially been greenlit at Disney+. The announcement came from Riordan himself via a message on Disney+’s social media accounts, with the author stating: “The wait is over, demigods. I am thrilled […]
Percy Jackson Disney+ series finds director for pilot episode
Percy Jackson author Rick Riordan has revealed that James Bobin, who recently helmed the Dora and the Lost City of Gold movie, will direct the pilot episode for the upcoming television series for the Disney+ streaming service. Taking to his own personal blog, Riordan broke the news of Bobin’s hiring, stating that he “is both a […]
Percy Jackson creator Rick Riordan offers an update on the upcoming Disney+ series
Last year, author Rick Riordan and his wife announced the Percy Jackson book series is set to be re-adapted as a television series for the Disney+ streaming service, and now, the author has offered an update on the upcoming series. Over on his own personal blog, Riordan revealed that the creative team is currently adding the finishing […]
Percy Jackson creator says Disney+ series may be 2 years away
Percy Jackson series creator Rick Riordan and his wife Becky Riordan have given an update on when fans can expect the Disney+ series reboot to air, though it may be a little while longer than some might expect. Answering fan questions on Twitter, the pair revealed how far along planning for the series is going with […]