Here is the teaser of Percy Jackson and the Olympians. At the D23 Expo on Sunday, Disney unveiled the first teaser for its upcoming soft-reboot series, which follows the titular Jackson on a journey of self-discovery, as he comes to terms with the idea of becoming a god. An eight-part series directed by Jonathan E. Being overlooked by Steinberg (see), who co-wrote the pilot with Rick Riordan, author of the young adult book series. James Bobin, who is famous for the show Da Ali G, is attached to direct. Percy Jackson and the Olympians is expected to premiere in 2024 on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar.
The teaser for Percy Jackson and the Olympians opens with a voiceover of the titular Percy, played by Walter Scobell (The Adam Project), detailing the travails of being a half-blood. Born to Poseidon, the god of the sea, and Sally Jackson, an average human mother, Percy is on a quest to find his power and purpose. “Being a half-blood is dangerous. This is scary. A lot of times, it kills you,” he tells new participants at Camp Half-Blood, a safe haven/training ground for young gods. It’s nice to see that Disney+ actually cast a 12-year-old to play Percy; unlike the film adaptations, where late in the lineup The stage was characterized by teenagers.
The Percy Jackson and the Olympians teaser shows a glimpse of the camp and its members, all armed with spears and protective headgear, reminiscent of ancient Greek warriors. “My advice is to retreat while you can. Believe whatever lies your mother or father told you about your birth. Try to live a normal life,” Percy warns the group. The brief teaser also featured the first look of Annabeth Chase, daughter of Goddess Athena and Professor Frederick Chase – played by Leah Jeffries. The young actress got some reaction Among the fan community, who were against Disney casting a person of color for the role of Annabeth. Riordan, the author of the book, however, defended her casting choice Personal website,
The teaser for Disney+’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians ends with a shot of the cabin containing each of God’s children. “Once you know what you are, they’ll know it too,” the voiceover ends, implying that gods and goddesses are easy targets. The show is based on Riordan’s pantheon of fantasy novels, which follow a young Percy Jackson, who is accused by Zeus of stealing his lightning bolt. Teaming up with friends Annabeth and the satyr Grover Underwood (Aryan Simhadri), Percy must adventure to clear his name and save the world from another war between the Olympian gods.
Percy Jackson and the Olympian Gods is expected to debut sometime in 2024, exclusively on Disney+ and Disney+ Hotstar.
