The article contains some book spoilers for Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters.
Summary
Author Rick Riordan and the stars ofPercy Jackson and the Olympianshave teased the season 2 appearance of an iconic book location at D23’s The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. Following on from 2023’s critically acclaimed season 1 release,Percy Jackson and the Olympiansseason 2 is set to adapt Riordan’s second book,Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters.With the protections surrounding Camp Half-Blood weakened by an attack on the tree of the demigod Thalia, Percy and his friends set out on a quest to retrieve the mythical Golden Fleece from the Bermuda Triangle (also known as the Sea of Monsters).
As part of the D23 Entertainment Showcase, for whichScreen Rantwas in attendance, Riordan, along with core cast members Walker Scobell, Leah Sava Jeffries, and Aryan Simhadri,teased the introduction of St. Augustine Bridal Boutique, the store Grover hides in while being chased by the Cyclops Polyphemus. Despite only being about a week into production, the show’s cast suggested that “we’ve got so much more in store for you,” and hyped Grover’s imminent bridal dress fitting. They also teased the introduction of Percy’s half-brother Tyson, and a “smaller, furry, squeakier Percy,” who finds himself transformed into a guinea pig.
Percy Jackson Season 2 Will Rapidly Expand The Show’s Pantheon Of Characters
Season 2’s Casting Decisions Will Impact The Future Direction Of The Show
While Scobell and his fellow castmates have already hyped the arrival of Percy’s half-brother, the clumsy, yet lovable Cyclops Tyson,season 2 is also set to introduce a whole raft of new characters. At this stage, little has been revealed about which actors are being tapped to join thePercy Jackson and the Olympiansseason 2 cast, aside from Daniel Diemer (Midnight Mass,The Half of It)who was revealed to be playing Tyson at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con.
However, perhaps the most important casting decision facingPercy Jackson and the Olympiansseason 2 will be determining who will play Zeus’ daughter Thalia.
Meanwhile, ifPercy Jackson and the Olympiansseason 2 is close to Riordan’s second book, it is also likely thatseveral more Olympians and demigods will be introduced, including Circe, the Goddess of Magic. Depicted as the owner of a magical beauty salon on the Island of Aeaea in theSea of Monsters, it is Circe who tricks Percy into drinking a magic potion that transforms him into a guinea pig.
Percy Jackson Season 1 Ending Explained
Percy Jackson season 1’s ending is here, providing several twists, turns, and major reveals as the quest for the Master Bolt reaches its finale.
However, perhaps the most important casting decision facingPercy Jackson and the Olympiansseason 2 will be determiningwho will play Zeus’ daughter Thalia. While it is unlikely audiences will get a chance to see Thalia’s mortal form until the season 2 finale, her arrival will mark an important turning point for the show’s future seasons. A key figure in Riordan’s laterPercy Jacksonbooks, choosing the actor responsible for playing her would be a pivotal decision in determining the future direction of the show.
Percy Jackson & the Olympians
Cast
Percy Jackson and the Olympians follows the journey of Percy Jackson as he embarks on a perilous quest to return Zeus’s master bolt. Joined by friends Annabeth and Grover, Percy confronts mythical challenges, seeking to avert a divine war and discover his place in the world.
