Percy Jackson Disney+ Show Casting Update Should Ease Fan Concerns
Percy Jackson and The Olympians on Disney+ may finally reward longtime fans with the cast that they have always envisioned, if recent hints from Rick Riordan are any indication. A streaming television show based on the bestselling book series has been tossed around for several years now, with little news coming out. But the long-awaited announcement that a Percy Jackson series was greenlit by Disney+ has brought author Rick Riordan out to discuss the show.
Based on the Rick Riordan books that began being published in 2005, Percy Jackson and the Olympians has become a cultural sensation. The books (five in the original series, as well as five spin-off series) have sold over a hundred million copies in the United States alone. The beloved Percy Jackson series has already spawned two feature films, 2010's Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief and 2013's Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters. Unfortunately, both Percy Jackson films failed to meet expectations, which is why so many long-time fans of the series are concerned about the upcoming Disney+ adaptation. But Percy Jackson fans should be happy about the latest news from Riordan, who has made sure to keep his fans posted about the show's progress on his website and social media.
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According to a recent post on Rick Riordan's website, the author spoke about a casting session for Percy Jackson and the Olympians on Disney+. "Seeing these actors taking on the roles in person made me appreciate once again just how talented and capable middle school kids can be when given a chance to shine. They were all amazing." The original casting for the films included twenty-something actors Logan Lerman (Hunters) and Alexandra
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