percy jackson and the olympians Archives

15 Year-Old Boy Found Carrying Handgun Between Juice Boxes and Candy Bars at Walt Disney World, Disneyland Magic Key Renewals Open, CSL Portrait Experience Price Hiked by $300, & More: Daily Recap (8/18/22)

August 18, 2022

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First 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' Image Featuring Percy, Annabeth, and Grover

August 18, 2022

Annabeth, Percy, and Grover in "Percy Jackson and the Olympians"

Disney+ has shared the first official image from the set of the “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” series in honor of Percy Jackson’s birthday today, August 18. The image features Leah Sava Jeffries as Annabeth Chase, Walker Scobell as Percy Jackson, and Aryan Simhadri as Grover Underwood in the woods. The actors don’t look much … Read more

Megan Mullally, Jason Mantzoukas, and More Join Percy Jackson Cast, Rick Riordan Shares First Photo From Set

June 2, 2022

Rick Riordan shared the first photo from the set of the new Disney+ “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” series today. Riordan, the author of the original “Percy Jackson” books and a writer for the series, posted a photo of his set chair. Another chair in the background has the “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” logo … Read more

Police Arrest Young Guest at Magic Kingdom, Cast Members Wrangle Snake, Technology Updated for Fantasmic!, and More: Daily Recap (5/10/22)

May 10, 2022

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Rick Riordan Responds to Racist Backlash Around Annabeth Chase Casting for 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' Disney+ Series

May 10, 2022

Last week, it was announced that Leah Sava Jeffries would portray Annabeth Chase and Aryan Simhadri would portray Grover Underwood in the upcoming “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” series on Disney+. They join Walker Scobell, who will portray the titular Percy. Since then, there has been significant backlash to the casting of Jeffries, a Black … Read more

Aryan Simhadri, Leah Sava Jeffries Cast as Grover and Annabeth for Disney+ Original Series "Percy Jackson and the Olympians"

May 5, 2022

Two more actors have joined the upcoming Disney+ series “Percy Jackson and the Olympians,” according to Variety. Aryan Simhadri (Disney+’s “Cheaper by the Dozen”) has been cast as Grover Underwood, a satyr (half-human, half-goat) disguised as a 12 year-old boy who often puts the needs of his friends over his own, and isn’t afraid to … Read more

Cast Member Previews for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Begin Sunday, Spaceship Earth Backpack Restocked, New 50th Anniversary Merchandise, and More: Daily Recap (4/11/22)

April 11, 2022

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'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' Disney+ Series Casts Walker Scobell in Lead Role

April 11, 2022

According to an exclusive from Variety, Disney+ has cast a lead role in the upcoming “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” series. Walker Scobell, best known for his role in “The Adam Project” on Netflix, will play the titular hero. Series author Rick Riordan confirmed that the first season would follow the first book’s plot in … Read more

Rick Riordan Announces 'Percy Jackson' Disney+ Series Will Have Eight Episodes, First Four Scripts Written

April 7, 2022

The first season of the Disney+ series inspired by “Percy Jackson & the Olympians” will have eight episodes, Rick Riordan has confirmed. Riordan, the author of the “Percy Jackson” book series, is involved in the development of the series and co-wrote the pilot episode. The series has been in development for a few years now … Read more