It’s time for Percy Jackson fans to mark their calendars and set their streaming queues as the highly anticipated adaptation of Rick Riordan‘s beloved book series gears up for its grand debut. Disney+ has officially announced that the upcoming series, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, will grace screens with its first two episodes on December 20th. Following the premiere, viewers can look forward to weekly releases of new episodes.
To stoke the excitement even further, Disney+ has treated fans to a tantalizing new teaser for the show. The teaser captures the essence of Riordan’s best-selling novels and offers a glimpse into the fantastical world that will soon come to life on screen.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians takes audiences on an enchanting journey alongside a 12-year-old modern demigod named Percy Jackson. Just as he begins grappling with his newfound divine powers, Percy finds himself accused by Zeus, the sky god, of stealing his master lightning bolt. With the help of his friends Grover and Annabeth, Percy embarks on an epic adventure to recover the stolen artifact and restore harmony to Olympus.
The series boasts a talented cast, including Walker Scobell, Leah Sava Jeffries, and Aryan Simhadr. Additionally, viewers can anticipate exciting cameos from Lin-Manuel Miranda, the late Lance Reddick, Megan Mullally, Toby Stephens, Virginia Kull, and more.
Rick Riordan‘s books have captivated readers for years, previously inspiring two films: Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010) and Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (2013). Now, with the Disney+ adaptation, fans can anticipate a more immersive and faithful retelling of the gripping tales that have charmed audiences around the globe.
As the premiere date approaches, fans of Percy Jackson and the enchanting world of Greek mythology have much to look forward to. Get ready to embark on a thrilling adventure when the first two episodes drop on December 20th, followed by weekly installments that promise to bring Riordan‘s imaginative universe to life in unprecedented ways.
Watch the teaser below and let us know whether or not you are excited for the forthcoming show!
