Walker Scobell Lands Lead Role as the New Percy Jackson
A new adaptation of Percy Jackson & The Olympians is in the works. The exciting news was made by the author of the book series, Rick Riordan, in a tweet announcing Walker Scobell as the new Percy Jackson.
ICYMI: “Demigods, the time has come. I am thrilled to introduce you to Percy Jackson.”https://t.co/rCmxYHhAKP
— Rick Riordan (@rickriordan) April 12, 2022
“It was obvious to me and the rest of the team that Walker had the perfect mix of comedic timing, sweetness, rebelliousness, snark, and heroism to embody our hero Percy Jackson,” Riordan stated.
me to 12 year old me after the percy jackson casting announcement: pic.twitter.com/2D15LY6u4v
— jules (@ariistosachaion) April 11, 2022
The live adaption will follow the adventures of a 12-year-old Percy Jackson (Scobell). Jackson is a brave and compassionate adolescent boy who feels like an outsider in his world as he struggles with ADHD and dyslexia.
However, Jackson’s life quickly changes as he finds out he is the son of the Greek god Poseidon. After being accused of stealing Zeus’ lightning bolt, Jackson embarks on an adventure in search of it to prove his innocence and save Mount Olympus.
The pilot episode for the series is written by Riordan (Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters) and Jon Steinberg (The Rookie), with James Bobin (Dora and the Lost City of Gold) directing it. Bobbin, Steinberg, and Riordan will also serve as executive producers for the series alongside Dan Shotz, Rebecca Riordan, Bert Salke, Monica Owusu-Breen, and Jim Rowe.
While the remake will stream exclusively on Disney+, 20th Television will be the production studio in charge of making the live adaption.
me watching me watching
— glo 🐚 (@Gloria_tpwk_) April 11, 2022
Logan Lerman Walker Scobell
as percy jackson as percy jackson @rickriordan pic.twitter.com/ndmtu2uIZV
This TV series will mark the third adaptation of the popular franchise. The first film adaptation was Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010), and the second was Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (2013).
I guess this makes me older Percy Jackson? Congrats Walker Scobell! You were always a demigod in my mind. #PercyJackson pic.twitter.com/euwjRTYxRq
— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) April 12, 2022
Production for the live adaptation is expected to start in June. Fans of the film adaptations and books are excited to see a new take on the blockbuster franchise.
