The Biggest Disney+ Series Of The Year Gets Incredible First Trailer
Disney+ has released the first trailer for Percy Jackson and the Olympians. The clip features a closer look at Camp Half-Blood, the Greek school young demigods attend to hone their skills and seek refuge from mythological creatures. Fans also got a first look at the King of the Gods, Zeus, portrayed by the late Lance Reddick.
The series follows Percy Jackson, a 12-year-old modern demigod, as he grapples with his recently discovered divine abilities. However, his world is turned upside down when Zeus, the God of the sky, accuses him of stealing his all-powerful lightning bolt. With the help of his friends Annabeth Chase and Grover Underwood, Percy must retrieve the lost item and restore order to Olympus.
Percy Jackson gained a massive following among young readers and adults and has been praised for its accessible introduction to Greek mythology.
Disney’s 20th Television produces the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. Rick Riordan, the author of the Percy Jackson novel series, collaborated on the pilot episode with Jon Steinberg and director James Bobin. The trio also serves as executive producers alongside Dan Shotz, Bert Salke, Monica Owusu-Breen, Jim Rowe, Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, Jeremy Bell, D.J. Goldberg, and Rebecca Riordan.
Walker Scobell, known for his work in The Adam Project and Secret Headquarters, plays the titular Percy Jackson. Joining him are Leah Jeffries as Annabeth Chase and Aryan Simhadri as Grover Underwood. The cast also features Dior Goodjohn as Clarisse La Rue, Olivea Morton as Nancy Bobofit, Charlie Bushnell as Luke Castellan, Virginia Kull as Percy’s mother, Sally, and Timm Sharp as Percy’s stepfather, Gabe.
The Percy Jackson Book Series
Percy Jackson and the Olympians began as a popular young adult book series by author Rick Riordan. The series consists of five novels published between 2005 and 2009. The story starts with The Lightning Thief, in which readers are introduced to the 12-year-old protagonist, who discovers he is a demigod, a child of Poseidon, the Greek God of the sea.
In Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Sea of Monsters, Percy and his friends journey to the Sea of Monsters (the Bermuda Triangle) to retrieve the Golden Fleece, which can save their home, Camp Half-Blood. They face various challenges and confront new adversaries, including Luke Castellan, a demigod who has turned against the Olympians.
In 2007’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Titan’s Curse, readers found Percy and his friends embarking on a quest to rescue the goddess Artemis, who had gone missing, and thwart the plans of the resurrected Titan, Atlas. In 2008’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Battle of the Labyrinth, the titular hero and his friends navigate the treacherous Labyrinth to stop the resurrection of Kronos.
The final book, Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Last Olympian, culminates in a battle for New York City as the Titan Army, led by Kronos, launches an attack on Mount Olympus. Percy and his friends play a crucial role in the defense of Olympus and the ultimate showdown with the Titans.
When To Watch Percy Jackson
The series is not only an exciting adventure but also explores themes of friendship, loyalty, destiny, and the power of family. It gained a massive following among young readers and adults and has been praised for its accessible introduction to Greek mythology. The eight-episode first season of Percy Jackson and the Olympians debuts on Disney+ on December 20.
