The show is aiming for an early 2024 release date.Megan Mullaly, Jason Mantzoukas, Virginia Kull, Glynn Turman, and Tim Sharp all join the cast for the adaptation of the magical young adult novel.( Source: Variety) Filming begins with additional announcements about new cast members.
The pair are the two best friends of the main character Percy Jackson who support him in his dangerous journeys.( Source: Collider)
Disney+ officially confirmed that the shown was set for production.Bobin was picked for his knowledge of the books as well as his skill as a director for young adults and kids. The still-untitled Percy Jackson television show hires James Bobin to direct the pilot episode.Author of the books, Rick Riordan made the announcement that a Percy Jackson television series was set for release on Disney+.Percy Jackson and the Olympians was released on Disney+ on December 20th, 2023. Glynn Turman is Chiron the centaur, a renowned trainer of heroes who will mold the young demigod and prepare him for his destiny. D, Dionysus himself who is played by Jason Mantzoukas. Evening out the bad with a little good is Mr. Megan Mullally, known for her role in Will & Grace is playing the villain Alecto one of three Furies that reports to the god of the underworld, Hades. Joining him as trusted companions and close friends are Annabeth Chase played by Leah Sava Jeffries and Grover Underwood portrayed by Aryan Simhadri. After a standout performance in The Adam Project, the young actor is set for his first lead role. The ensemble cast for the daring journey of the demigod is led by Walker Scobell playing Percy Jackson himself. The series uses Industrial Light & Magic’s StageCraft technology to create seamless and detailed visual effects. All three serve as separate directors for the eight-part season.
On board to revive the exciting stories of the Percy Jackson novels are James Bobin, Anders Engstrom, and Jet Wilkinson. Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief and Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters were critically and commercially underwhelming despite some fan support. This marks the second adaptation of Riordan’s books, the first of which he was not creatively involved in. Steinberg, mapped out the first season together which will cover the whole of the first novel. Riordan with screenwriting partner and co-showrunner Jonathan E. It is based on the young adult novels of Rick Riordan, who takes on the role of executive producer of the series and co-writer of the pilot. The fate of The Kane Chronicles now hangs in the balance, awaiting potential interest from other studios willing to pick up the mantle, as reported by ScreenRant.Percy Jackson and the Olympians is a fantasy adventure television series produced for the streaming service Disney+. However, Riordan's statement indicates that Netflix has officially put the project in "turnaround," choosing not to proceed with its development. While disappointment looms among fans, there are considerations that the shutdown might be a blessing in disguise, especially in light of the challenges faced during the development process.ĭevelopment Hell and Netflix's DecisionThe Kane Chronicles, comprising books such as The Red Pyramid, The Throne of Fire, and The Serpent’s Shadow, was set to expand the Percy Jackson universe in a Netflix movie trilogy. This decision, revealed by author Rick Riordan in a statement on Goodreads, marks the end of the road for The Kane Chronicles' journey to the screen. In a surprising turn of events, Netflix has officially canceled the much-anticipated Percy Jackson spinoff movie trilogy based on The Kane Chronicles.