The Greek gods must be smiling on us, because Disney+’s Percy Jackson & the Olympians has been renewed for a second season. Percy Jackson (Walker Scovel), Annabeth Chase (Leah Sava Jeffries), and Grover Underwood (Aryan Simhadri) overcame a lot of obstacles in Percy Jackson & the Olympians season 1, but their adventures are just beginning. And the cast is expanding, with The Half of It’s Daniel Deemer set to join in a key role.
Disney+ announced the renewal news on February 7, confirming that Season 2 will be based on Riordan’s second Percy Jackson book, Sea of ​​Monsters. “We can’t wait to bring you the next season of Percy Jackson on Disney+! Awake anchor. Hoist mainsail. All hands on deck, demigods,” the author said in a press release. “We’re heading for Sea of ​​Monsters!” The network also noted that Scobell, Chase, and Underwood are set to return in their roles. Rick and Becky Riordan will continue to serve as executive producers.
Percy Jackson & the Olympians Season 1 ended with the betrayal we were all waiting for. In the final moments of the final episode, Luke Castellan (Charlie Bushnell) reveals to Percy that he was the Lightning Thief all along. Luke tells him that Kronos opened his eyes to the truth and that he believes the gods are his enemy. Unfortunately for him, Percy refuses to join his side and the two former companions fight each other. Just as Luke is about to stab Percy, Annabeth, who had overheard the whole conversation, intervenes and Luke, the son of Hermes, escapes.
It’ll be a long time before Percy and the demigods return to our screens, but TV Guide will be keeping track of all announcements about Percy Jackson & the Olympians season 2.
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Percy Jackson & the Olympians Season 2 Latest News
After Percy Jackson & the Olympians was renewed for a second season, Riordan shared a production update on Threads. “Yesterday was a good first day in the writers room for PJO season 2!,” he wrote. “As I said before, we had a mini room open to start writing scripts before the WGA strike. We’re not starting from scratch this week with the assumption that we’ll get the green light.”
Riordan added, “The script has been fantastic so far and I can’t wait to see what happens next for Luke, Clarice and Mr D.” [sic] S2. And of course Tyson! It was great to see our writing team again. We’ll be back again today!”
Asked about the approach the producers will take in adapting the second book for the screen, co-creator and executive producer Jonathan E. Steinberg said the recipe will remain the same: “The goal is to take the book and find its soul,” Steinberg said at the 2024 Winter Television Critics Association press tour in February.
Steinberg was also asked about the next series’ timeline and when filming might begin. “The simple but true answer is: as soon as possible,” Steinberg replied, noting that season 2 has finally been greenlit.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 Cast
Daniel Deamer will join as a series regular in season two, playing Tyson the Cyclops, Percy’s half-brother.
Scobell will be returning as Percy Jackson, Jeffries as Annabeth, and Simhadli as Grover. According to Riordan’s post, Bushnell is also expected to return as Luke, Dior Goodjohn as Clarice, and Jason Mantzoukas as Mr. D.
Season 1 starred Lance Reddick as Zeus, King of Olympus. Reddick passed away in March 2023, before the series began on Disney+. “As for Lance, I just got a text from his wife recently, and she said how proud she would be of him to see it,” executive producer Dan Shotz said in February at the 2024 Winter Television Critics Association Press Tour. He and Steinberg were asked about casting the role of Zeus for Season 2. “I don’t think we have anyone in mind yet,” Steinberg replied.
During the press tour, the cast also teased their dream casting for the book’s iconic characters. “We talk about this all the time,” Scobell said. ” [Jonathan and Dan] Sometimes I tell them.” The actor said he recently watched The Hunger Games. “I thought Sam Claflin would be a cool Apollo,” he said. Simhadry, meanwhile, said he and Scobell are “huge God of War fans” and would like to see Christopher Judge play Atlas.
Where to watch Percy Jackson and the Olympians
Percy Jackson & the Olympians Season 1 is available to stream on Disney+.
