Percy Jackson and the Olympians Trailer: Release Date + Cast and more

Fantasy fans rejoice – the long-awaited Percy Jackson series is headed to screens soon. Disney+ has announced that Percy Jackson and the Olympians will debut on the streaming platform on December 20, 2023. To celebrate this exciting news, Disney+ also shared a thrilling first-look teaser trailer, giving fans a tantalizing glimpse into the mythological world straight from the books. In this article, we will look at everything you need to know about Percy Jackson and the Olympians, along with its cast, release date, and more.

Bringing the Popular Books to Life

Riordan’s bestselling Percy Jackson books were previously turned into feature films in 2010 and 2013. However, those movies disappointed devoted fans and even author Rick Riordan himself. Riordan felt the films failed to truly capture the humor, heart, and spirit of his stories and characters.

Now, Riordan has been intimately involved in making the Disney+ adaptation to ensure it authentically brings his vision to life. He even co-wrote the pilot episode script with experienced showrunner Jon Steinberg to kick off the series on the right foot.

Mark Your Calendars for December 20th

The most highly-anticipated detail revealed is undoubtedly the premiere date for this new adaptation. After years of waiting, Percy Jackson and the Olympians will officially debut on Disney+ on December 20, 2023. This gives fans a set date to look forward to as the premiere draws nearer later this year.

Disney+ also announced that the first two episodes will premiere together as an introduction to the series, before settling into a weekly release schedule for new episodes dropping each Wednesday. So Percy Jackson followers can clear their calendars and get ready to return to Camp Half-Blood this December 20th, when the first two installments kick off the long-awaited series.

Magic and Myths Come to Life

The first season will closely adapt the adventures of the inaugural book, The Lightning Thief, for the small screen. It follows 12-year-old Percy Jackson as he discovers he’s Poseidon’s demigod son and enters a world where Greek gods and monsters live hidden among humans. Percy’s life is turned upside down when Zeus’ powerful master lightning bolt is stolen from Olympus. As tensions rise among the gods, Percy becomes the prime suspect. To clear his name and prevent war, he embarks on a daring quest across America to find the missing weapon and restore order to Olympus.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians Cast

Percy Jackson and the Olympians Cast (Image via Disney Plus)

Fresh young actor Walker Scobell lands the coveted starring role of Percy after an extensive search. The cast also includes Leah Sava Jeffries as Percy’s smart and tough friend Annabeth Chase, and Aryan Simhadri as Grover Underwood, Percy’s protective best friend. Established stars like Lin-Manuel Miranda, Virginia Kull, and Megan Mullally round out the cast in key supporting roles.

Crafting An Epic Adventure

Acclaimed director James Bobin leads the charge, helming the pilot episode to translate Percy’s story from page to screen. Author Rick Riordan serves as executive producer, along with his wife Rebecca, to intimately guide the adaptation every step of the way.

Other executive producers include creator Jon Steinberg, Dan Shotz, Bobin, and Disney’s Bert Salke. Together, this talented creative team aims to finally deliver the definitive on-screen Percy Jackson adaptation diehard fans have been waiting years for.

Well Worth the Wait

With over 180 million copies of the books sold worldwide, the Percy Jackson series has cultivated a devoted global fanbase over nearly two decades. For years, fans have hoped for a faithful on-screen portrayal that truly captures the humor, heart, and spirit of the beloved novels. Based on overwhelmingly positive reactions to the first teaser, optimism is sky-high that the new Disney+ series will finally fulfill their wishes. Also, the December premiere inches closer, and Percy Jackson lovers everywhere can hardly contain their excitement to return to Camp Half-Blood once more.

Leah Sava Jeffries, Aryan Simhadri and Walker Scobell in #PercyJackson & the Olympians. pic.twitter.com/cSmfuUzwWp

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