Disney’s Percy Jackson: Everything We Know So Far
Netflix By Shania Russell/June 23, 2022 5:11 pm EST
Calling all demigods! Rick Riordan’s bestselling middle-grade series “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” is finally getting the TV treatment it has always deserved! For those of us who grew up cheering Percy on, resenting the Gods of Olympus, and pondering which Camp Half-Blood cabin would be our home, this a dream come true. Better yet, this adaptation will introduce Riordan’s mythology-packed coming-of-age tale to a new generation.
First released in 2005, “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” brings Greek mythology into the 21st century by following the adventures of a young demigod caught in the middle of a war between the Gods. With grit, friendship and a pen, Percy manages to survive and even save the world along the way. Interest piqued? Below is everything you need to know about the upcoming adaptation.
What Percy Jackson will be about
Disney Hyperion
“Percy Jackson And The Olympians” will be your typical coming-of-age story, but with the addition of magic, monsters, and Gods terrorizing a very resilient group of teenagers. If the series adapts a single book per season, then the first will center around the events of “Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief,” following 12-year-old demigod Percy Jackson on a dangerous quest to save the world, soon after learning that his father is Poseidon, the Greek God of the seas.
Just as Percy is coming to terms with his new reality — meeting fellow demigods and learning to defend himself from dangerous mythological monsters — the sky God Zeus accuses him of stealing his master lightning bolt. This kickstarts Percy’s adventure to clear his name and restore order to Olympus. Along the way, he meets Gods, famed heroes, their deadly villains, and other figures from myths and legends. Disney+ has provided the following logline:
The series follows a 12-year-old boy who learns he is a demigod. He’s just coming to terms with his newfound supernatural powers when the sky god Zeus accuses him of stealing his master lightning bolt. Now, Percy must trek across America to find it and restore order to Olympus.
Percy Jackson’s directors, writers and more
Paramount Pictures
Production on the show is currently underway in Vancouver, with a script penned by Riordan and Jonathan Steinberg, a longtime TV writer known for work on “Jericho,” “Black Sails,” and 2022’s “The Old Man.” James Bobin (seen above), director of “Dora and the Lost City of Gold,” will helm the pilot for this upcoming adaptation.
Given the unexpectedly fun adventure that Dora’s live-action adaptation turned out to be, it’s safe to say that Percy’s story is in very good hands. Bobin is also the director behind the award-winning and much-beloved comedy “The Muppets,” and its sequel, “Muppets Most Wanted,” in addition to also executive producing and directing the pilot for another Disney+ original, “The Mysterious Benedict Society.” Producers on the upcoming series include Bobin, Riordan, Steinberg, Dan Shotz, Rebecca Riordan, Bert Salke, Monica Owusu-Breen, Jim Rowe, Anders Engström, Jet Wilkinson, and Gotham Group’s Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, Jeremy Bell, and D.J. Goldberg.
Disney’s Percy Jackson: Everything We Know So Far
Netflix
By Shania Russell/June 23, 2022 5:11 pm EST
Calling all demigods! Rick Riordan’s bestselling middle-grade series “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” is finally getting the TV treatment it has always deserved! For those of us who grew up cheering Percy on, resenting the Gods of Olympus, and pondering which Camp Half-Blood cabin would be our home, this a dream come true. Better yet, this adaptation will introduce Riordan’s mythology-packed coming-of-age tale to a new generation.
First released in 2005, “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” brings Greek mythology into the 21st century by following the adventures of a young demigod caught in the middle of a war between the Gods. With grit, friendship and a pen, Percy manages to survive and even save the world along the way. Interest piqued? Below is everything you need to know about the upcoming adaptation.
First released in 2005, “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” brings Greek mythology into the 21st century by following the adventures of a young demigod caught in the middle of a war between the Gods. With grit, friendship and a pen, Percy manages to survive and even save the world along the way. Interest piqued? Below is everything you need to know about the upcoming adaptation.
When and where to watch Percy Jackson
Disney
What Percy Jackson will be about
Disney Hyperion
“Percy Jackson And The Olympians” will be your typical coming-of-age story, but with the addition of magic, monsters, and Gods terrorizing a very resilient group of teenagers. If the series adapts a single book per season, then the first will center around the events of “Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief,” following 12-year-old demigod Percy Jackson on a dangerous quest to save the world, soon after learning that his father is Poseidon, the Greek God of the seas.
Just as Percy is coming to terms with his new reality — meeting fellow demigods and learning to defend himself from dangerous mythological monsters — the sky God Zeus accuses him of stealing his master lightning bolt. This kickstarts Percy’s adventure to clear his name and restore order to Olympus. Along the way, he meets Gods, famed heroes, their deadly villains, and other figures from myths and legends. Disney+ has provided the following logline:
The series follows a 12-year-old boy who learns he is a demigod. He’s just coming to terms with his newfound supernatural powers when the sky god Zeus accuses him of stealing his master lightning bolt. Now, Percy must trek across America to find it and restore order to Olympus.
Just as Percy is coming to terms with his new reality — meeting fellow demigods and learning to defend himself from dangerous mythological monsters — the sky God Zeus accuses him of stealing his master lightning bolt. This kickstarts Percy’s adventure to clear his name and restore order to Olympus. Along the way, he meets Gods, famed heroes, their deadly villains, and other figures from myths and legends. Disney+ has provided the following logline:
The series follows a 12-year-old boy who learns he is a demigod. He’s just coming to terms with his newfound supernatural powers when the sky god Zeus accuses him of stealing his master lightning bolt. Now, Percy must trek across America to find it and restore order to Olympus.
What we know about the Percy Jackson cast
“The Adam Project” star Walker Scobell (seen above in the middle) has been cast as the series lead, the eponymous demigod who quickly proves himself courageous, kind-hearted and a force to be reckoned with. Despite all his strengths, Percy has a tendency to land himself in trouble — he’s impulsive and occasionally reckless so while he’s certainly willing to charge into dangerous situations, he can’t do it alone.
Even though this series 99% about chaotic children in perilous danger, adults are occasionally a factor. Jason Mantzoukas will star as the Greek god Dionysus, aka Mr. D., the begrudging head of Camp Half-Blood. Glynn Turman will play Chiron, a centaur and father figure to Percy, while Megan Mullally will play the Fury called Alecto. Percy’s cruel stepfather, Gabe, will be played by Timm Sharp, and his mother, Sally, will be played by Virginia Kull.
Percy Jackson’s directors, writers and more
Paramount Pictures
Production on the show is currently underway in Vancouver, with a script penned by Riordan and Jonathan Steinberg, a longtime TV writer known for work on “Jericho,” “Black Sails,” and 2022’s “The Old Man.” James Bobin (seen above), director of “Dora and the Lost City of Gold,” will helm the pilot for this upcoming adaptation.
Given the unexpectedly fun adventure that Dora’s live-action adaptation turned out to be, it’s safe to say that Percy’s story is in very good hands. Bobin is also the director behind the award-winning and much-beloved comedy “The Muppets,” and its sequel, “Muppets Most Wanted,” in addition to also executive producing and directing the pilot for another Disney+ original, “The Mysterious Benedict Society.” Producers on the upcoming series include Bobin, Riordan, Steinberg, Dan Shotz, Rebecca Riordan, Bert Salke, Monica Owusu-Breen, Jim Rowe, Anders Engström, Jet Wilkinson, and Gotham Group’s Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, Jeremy Bell, and D.J. Goldberg.
Given the unexpectedly fun adventure that Dora’s live-action adaptation turned out to be, it’s safe to say that Percy’s story is in very good hands. Bobin is also the director behind the award-winning and much-beloved comedy “The Muppets,” and its sequel, “Muppets Most Wanted,” in addition to also executive producing and directing the pilot for another Disney+ original, “The Mysterious Benedict Society.” Producers on the upcoming series include Bobin, Riordan, Steinberg, Dan Shotz, Rebecca Riordan, Bert Salke, Monica Owusu-Breen, Jim Rowe, Anders Engström, Jet Wilkinson, and Gotham Group’s Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, Jeremy Bell, and D.J. Goldberg.
