A new teaser trailer just dropped for Percy Jackson and the Olympians, and it offers an exciting glimpse into the world of the upcoming Disney+ series. Based on the bestselling young-adult fantasy book series by Rick Riordan, the teaser for the show introduces us to an all-new young and diverse cast. Let’s break down the teaser trailer for Percy Jackson and the Olympians and find out more details, including the show’s premise, cast, crew, and release date.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians Trailer Breakdown
As expected, the 93-second teaser opens in the life of the titular character Percy Jackson, played by Walker Scobell. Young Percy narrates how he is a troubled kid who faces academic challenges and bullies at school.
His best friend Grover Underwood (Aryan Simhadri) is there by his side, but Percy soon discovers that he is a satyr – a mythical half-man, half-goat creature. Soon, the young hero finds out that he is a demigod himself.
Together, they go to Camp Half-Blood, a Greek training facility where young demigods hone their skills and seek refuge from mythological creatures. This is where he begins to understand his newfound powers and meets Annabeth Chase, played by Leah Jeffries.
Lance Reddick as Zeus in ‘PERCY JACKSON AND THE OLYMPIANS’. pic.twitter.com/nKSYehr1dI
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The teaser offers a glimpse at the late Lance Reddick as Zeus, the King of the Gods. We also get a glimpse of Percy saving his mother from a Minotaur. Overall, this first look at the Olympian world effectively teases the adventures of Percy, Grover, and Annabeth.
What is the upcoming show about?
The story revolves around the 12-year-old modern demigod as he just comes to terms with his newfound divine abilities. His life takes a serious turn when Zeus accuses him of stealing his master lightning bolt.
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To restore order to Olympus, Percy must go on an adventure of a lifetime with his loyal friends Grover and Annabeth. Together, they must overcome numerous obstacles and fight terrifying mythological creatures. Most importantly, Percy must discover himself.
Rick Riordan’s book blends ancient Greek mythology with relatable coming-of-age ideas in a fresh, contemporary setting. The upcoming Disney+ show will aim to capture this essence to attract a large young audience.
A storm is coming. #PercyJackson and the Olympians, an Original series, premieres December 20 on @DisneyPlus. pic.twitter.com/WfvZODzrSc
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The book series consists of five novels, two of which have been adapted into movies in 2010 and 2013. The films featured Logan Lerman as Percy Jackson and Alexandra Daddario as Annabeth Chase.
Cast, crew, and release date
As mentioned earlier, the primary cast of Percy Jackson and the Olympians comprises Walker Scobell, Aryan Simhadri, and Leah Jeffries. The recurring cast includes Virginia Kull, Glynn Turman, Jason Mantzoukas, Megan Mullally, Timm Sharp, and Adam Copeland.
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The show also features notable guest stars like Suzanne Cryer, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jessica Parker Kennedy, Jay Duplass, Timothy Omundson, Lance Reddick, and Toby Stephens.
Behind the scenes, the book’s author, Rick Riordan, has co-written the pilot episode with Jon Steinberg, which James Bobin is directing. Percy Jackson and the Olympians is all set to premiere on Disney+ on December 20, 2023.
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