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 […]
Rick Riordan’s The Kane Chronicles books being developed into feature films at Netflix
Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson novels, has announced he is developing his Egyptian mythology series The Kane Chronicles into feature films at Netflix. The Kane Chronicles, which consists of three novels including The Red Pyramid, The Throne of Fire and The Serpent’s Shadow, follows teen protagonists Carter and Sadie Kane, who are descended from the […]
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 […]
Percy Jackson author slams movie adaptations, believes the Disney+ series will “fix it”
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 […]
