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'Stranger Things' remains the top streaming show in the US, while Apple TV's 'Pluribus' debuts in the top 10 following its seventh episode, and 'Percy Jackson' returns with its second season premiere, reflecting strong viewer engagement across various series.
The trailer for Season 2 of 'Percy Jackson & the Olympians' shows Percy and friends embarking on a quest to the Sea of Monsters to save Grover and Camp Half-Blood, facing dangerous monsters, betrayal, and prophecy, with the stakes higher than ever.
Kate McKinnon joins 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' Season 3 as Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty, in a recurring role, bringing her comedic and acting talents to the series based on Rick Riordan's books.
Courtney B. Vance has been cast as Zeus for the second season of "Percy Jackson and the Olympians," taking over from the late Lance Reddick. The new season, based on "The Sea of Monsters," will feature several new characters and actors, including Andra Day as Athena and Daniel Diemer as Tyson. Production is underway, with a release expected in late 2025 on Disney+.
Courtney B. Vance has been cast as Zeus in the second season of "Percy Jackson and the Olympians."
Courtney B. Vance has been cast as Zeus in the Disney+ series "Percy Jackson and the Olympians," following the death of Lance Reddick, who originally played the role. The show's executive producer expressed the challenge of recasting such a significant role and praised Vance for wanting to honor both the books and Reddick's legacy. Season 2 of the series, based on "The Sea of Monsters," is currently in production.
Courtney B. Vance has been cast as Zeus in the "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" series, following the death of Lance Reddick, who originally played the role. Vance, known for his work in film and television, expressed excitement about joining the series, which is based on Rick Riordan's popular book series. Season 2, currently in production, will adapt "The Sea of Monsters" and is set to debut in 2025. The series is produced by Disney Branded Television and 20th Television.
Oscar-nominated actor Andra Day has been cast as Athena in the second season of Disney+'s "Percy Jackson and the Olympians." The announcement was made at D23 in Brazil, with Day joining new cast members Tamara Smart and Daniel Diemer, alongside returning regulars. The new season, based on "The Sea of Monsters," follows Percy Jackson as he navigates challenges at Camp Half-Blood and ventures into the Sea of Monsters. Production began in Vancouver in August.
Andra Day has been cast as Athena, the mother of Annabeth, in the upcoming 'Percy Jackson' series.
Andra Day has been cast as Athena in the second season of "Percy Jackson and the Olympians." Athena is a key character in the series, being the mother of Annabeth Chase, a close friend of Percy Jackson. Day, known for her acclaimed role in "The United States vs. Billie Holiday," will bring her acting talents to the Disney series, which continues to follow Percy Jackson's adventures as he navigates challenges at Camp Half-Blood and beyond.
The 2024 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards saw "Barbie" win Favorite Movie and Margot Robbie named Favorite Movie Actress. Other winners included "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" for Favorite Kids TV Show, "Young Sheldon" for Favorite Family TV Show, and Taylor Swift who took home three awards including Favorite Female Artist. Hosted by SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Star, the event featured performances by Paul Russell and The Kid LAROI, and honored Serena Williams with the Legend Gold Blimp award.
Disney+ has officially renewed "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" for a second season, following the success of the first season which generated over 110 million hours streamed. The new season will be based on "The Sea of Monsters" and will continue the adventures of Percy Jackson, Annabeth Chase, and Grover Underwood. The series has also boosted the sales of the "Percy Jackson" books, with the eponymous novel returning to the #1 spot on the New York Times Bestseller list for Middle Grade series.
Disney+ has renewed "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" for a second season after the first season garnered over 110 million hours of streaming across Disney+ and Hulu. The series, adapted from Rick Riordan’s book series, received critical acclaim and was given a significant budget by Disney. The show follows the adventures of a 12-year-old demigod named Percy and his friends as they embark on a quest to restore order to Olympus.
IGN's review of the first season of "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" praises the show's faithfulness to the source material, strong production values, and excellent casting, while noting issues with dialogue and pacing. Despite these shortcomings, the series offers a modern retelling of "The Lightning Thief" that will please fans and attract new audiences, with potential for more stories in the mythical world.
The Disney+ adaptation of "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" initially stayed faithful to the source material but evolved into a show with its own merits, adding emotional depth and complexity to the narrative. While some adaptive changes worked well, others veered too far into emotional territory, losing the humor characteristic of the novels. The show's success and potential for further exploration of Greek mythology warrant a second season, despite its high production costs.