<a href="https://spoiler.bolavip.com/en/topic/percy-jackson">Percy Jackson and the Olympians</a> has not only been one of Disney+‘s most successful <a href="https://spoiler.bolavip.com/en/category/series">series</a>, but as an original product of the platform, it managed to captivate hundreds of viewers from all around the world, especially those loyal readers of the saga.



Despite the novel having been adapted for the big screen with <a href="https://spoiler.bolavip.com/en/hulu/we-were-the-lucky-ones-with-joey-king-and-logan-lerman-to-come-out-in-march-20240122-SPEN-2544.html">Logan Lerman</a> as the protagonist, this time the story is arranged chronologically, following the events that take place in the books, thus staying even more faithful to the narrative created by Rick Riordan.



The author took on the role of executive producer and co-writer for the first season of the show, which only consisted of eight episodes led by Walker Scobell as Percy, Aryan Simhadri as Grover Underwood and Leah Jeffries as Annabeth Chase.



<h2>Will Percy Jackson and the Olympians have a Season 2?</h2>



Good news, fans! Disney has confirmed the renewal of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, which means there is a second season on the way. It might be considered a surprise, but the truth is, it was one of the most acclaimed fantasy series on the platform recently.



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It currently remains in the Top 10 and among the top positions. According to Flix Patrol, the metrics-focused site, the show created by Rick Riordan and Jonathan E. Steinberg stays in the top 3, only surpassed by the medical series Grey‘s Anatomy and the animated children’s show Bluey.



Variety confirmed on Wednesday, January 7, that CEO Bob Iger acknowledged the substantial viewership the title gathered. In the latest quarterly earnings call, the first season streamed for over 110 million hours, both on Disney+ and Hulu, totaling 20.6 million total views.



Fans and readers of the story have had a lot of hope, especially after the actor portraying Poseidon, Toby Stephens, and the executive producer Jon Steinberg discussed the future of the series.



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Both granted an interview to TVLine, and according to Screen Rant, Steinberg talked about people’s reactions to the adaptation and when an announcement for a second season on the streaming giant could arrive. He said:



“I think everyone is really focused on making sure that people have the reaction we hope they have to the show. There are some people who spend their days thinking about what the next season will be like, so hopefully, that work will become a bit more official sooner rather than later“.



While Stephens added, “I came in knowing that both Jon and executive producer Dan Shotz said, ‘Well, you know, it’s a recurring character.’ When I read the scripts they sent me, I thought, ‘This is really nice.’ It’s something that will be fun to do, and obviously, it’s a great privilege to be part of such a beloved franchise that means so much to so many people”.



<h2>Which book would the second season adapt?</h2>



The first season adapted the first book in the series, titled “The Lightning Thief”, but the series has already begun to introduce some important characters for a second season, which would adapt the sequel titled “The Sea of Monsters”.



Both novels had been previously adapted in the 2010 and 2013 movies, starring Logan Lerman, Brandon T. Jackson and Alexandra Daddario as a more adolescent Percy Jackson, Grover and Annabeth.



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Meanwhile, Kevin McKidd, Steve Coogan, Sean Bean, Rosario Dawson, Pierce Brosnan, Uma Thurman and other prominent stars brought to life the gods and monsters from Greek mythology in these films.



<h2>Percy Jackson and the Olympians is Disney’s No. 1 series</h2>



Indeed, the first season of Percy Jackson and the Olympians continues to be the most-watched series on the entire platform globally, breaking several records. According to Screen Rant, the show had 572 million minutes of viewing in just the first week.



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This is because it was one of the most anticipated titles of 2023, not only due to its popular story but also because thousands of fans had been waiting for many years for a more faithful adaptation of Rick Riordan‘s books.


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With the exception of Ahsoka, the Star Wars series with Rosario Dawson, it managed to surpass all other live-action debuts on the streaming giant last year. A report revealed that it was not only watched by readers but also by viewers under the age of 17 interested in the story.

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<a href="https://spoiler.bolavip.com/en/topic/percy-jackson">‘Percy Jackson and The Olympians’</a> series is coming to an end, with its final episode set to be released on Tuesday, January 31th. The show has been very welcomed by fans of the original books, and has become one of the most watched series on Disney+.



While the series stars Walker Scobell as the titular hero, as well as Leah Sava Jeffries and Aryan Simhadri as Annabeth and Grover, respectively, one character that fans love/hate is Luke Castellan, son of Hermes (played by Lin-Manuel Miranda). 


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Previously played by Jake Abel, this time the character is being portrayed by 19-year-old Charlie Bushnell. With the <a href="https://spoiler.bolavip.com/en/category/series">series</a> finale coming and, as fans of the book know, there will be a big storyline for Luke, here’s all you need to know about Bushnell.



<h2>Charlie Bushnell’s projects and career</h2>



His role as Luke is only his second professional acting gig. Bushnell, who was born in Los Angeles in 2004, first appeared on Disney+ series “Diary of a Future President,” in which he played Bobby. Speaking to ComicBook.com, the actor said that the series was a learning experience, as he took conscience of “how much of a team effort it is, creating a movie or a show.”



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In the same interview, he also compared the process of creating a character from scratch and taking the role of a very well-known character, such as Luke. “When you’re creating a character, you can make it your own in a lot of ways and almost use your imagination a bit more to create a backstory. With Luke, my main goal was really to take what was on the page and just fully bring it to life on screen,” he said.



For Percy Jackson, Bushnell said that he had to do a process of research, including reading the books, to inform his character. Even talking with Rick Riordan, author of the novels and now executive producer of the series, was helpful for his performance. “We definitely did talk about Luke as a character and his arc and what’s in the future for him,” he explained.



<h2>In which other projects will he appear?</h2>



After Percy, Bushnell will make his voice-acting debut in Peacock’s upcoming animated series “In The Know,” which lands on the platform on January 25th. He plays Chase, a college intern working at NPR, which he describes as a “funny lad,” and “sort of a frat bro, but with a heart of gold.”


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However, the actor is, of course, keen to return to Percy Jackson, if the series gets renewed. “We’re looking to the future as well,” he said about the series, which is planned to become a five-season journey, adapting the main books of the original series.

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Disney+ original series Percy Jackson and the Olympians premiered its fifth episode on Tuesday (Jan. 9), and fans got the first appearance of new gods: Ares, played by Adam Copeland, and Hephaestus, portrayed by Timothy Omundson. The series follows a demigod and his friends while they’re on a quest to retrieve Zeus’ lightning bolt.



In the episode, Percy (Walker Scobell) reunites with Grover (Aryan Simhadri) and Annabeth (Leah Jeffries) after receiving a message from his father, who saved him from the attack by Echidna and Chimera at the St. Louis Arch. As the incident has made them fugitives, the trio starts hitchhiking west toward Los Angeles.


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On the road, they encounter Ares, the Greek god of war. Ares offers to help them get to L.A. if they retrieve Ares’ shield from Hephaestus (the God of Craftsman), while Ares keeps Grover as collateral.



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<h2>Who plays Ares in Percy Jackson?</h2>



Copeland is a professional AEW wrestler and actor. He was formerly in the WWE from 1998 to 2023, where he performed under the stage name “Edge.” However, he is also known for several appearances in TV and film.



Some of his credits include the series Haven (2011-2015), in which he played Dwight Hendrickson, and Vikings (2017-2020), portraying Ketill Flatnose. He also appeared in CW’s series The Flash.



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Copeland told Entertainment Weekly that he used his wrestling background to build the character of Ares. “I think Ares would’ve made one heck of a wrestler. There’s a moment where he ups the intensity, and I was definitely dipping into my wrestling playbook for that,” he said.



<h2>Who plays Hephaestus in Percy Jackson?</h2>



Apart from Percy Jackson, Omudson has appeared in several other TV series such as Judging Amy, Supernatural, Psych, Galavant, This Is Us and more. In film, he also has credits in movies such as Mission: Impossible III and Down With Love.



In the premiere of the series, Omudson told Screen Rant that he wanted to play the god because “Hephaestus is a disabled god, and I, of course, am a disabled performer so it was really important for me to get to represent one in four Americans out there.”





Percy Jackson and The Olimpians is based on the series of books by Rick Riordan, who also serves as executive producer of the show. The first season adapts “The Lightning Thief,” and its premiere episode attracted 13.3 million viewers in its first six days on Disney+ and Hulu.

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Disney+ has released the new series that every fan of Greek mythology and writer Rick Riordan has been waiting for: Percy Jackson and the Olympians. The updated version of the classic has returned to the screen, this time with an improved story and new details to discover.



The title has not only made a grand entrance into the catalog but has also managed to break records on the platform, solidifying itself as the biggest debut of all time for the TV company, garnering 13.3 million views in its first episode during the first six days.



The two previous movies, starring Logan Lerman and Alexandra Daddario, tell a different story than the new adaptation. Several characters have been altered and one of them is Medusa, portrayed by Jessica Parker Kennedy.



<h2>What changes did the story of Medusa undergo in the Percy Jackson series?</h2>



The third and new episode of Percy Jackson and the Olympians introduced more characters to the plot, in addition to presenting the story of one of the most well-known and iconic figures from the books: Medusa. This time, the scene in which she appears stood out for being different from the original novels, significantly altering the course.



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The series deviates quite a bit from the novel in depicting Medusa’s backstory, delving into the weight of her experiences (including the assault she suffered) and exploring the origins of the myth associated with her name.



Furthermore, the show also portrays the affection the character has for Athena, the goddess of wisdom, strategy, and justice. It depicts how she continues to make offerings and prayers in her honor, despite not receiving any response or acknowledgment from the goddess so far. Jessica Parker-Kennedy brings the snake-haired woman to life and delivers a monologue filled with emotions, narrating her story.



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This is one of the many different moments in the show compared to the novel, as in the books, her past is mentioned in just a paragraph. The producers chose to integrate the character more into the narrative and add unprecedented scenes, such as a battle with the main trio, consisting of Percy Jackson, Annabeth Chase and Grover Underwood.



<h2>What is Percy Jackson and the Olympians about?</h2>



This time, the series closely follows the demigod Percy Jackson, who leads a quest across America to prevent a war among the gods of Olympus. The 12-year-old modern youth is just getting used to his divine powers when Zeus, the god of the sky, accuses him of stealing his powerful lightning bolt.



With the help of his friends, Annabeth Chase and Grover Underwood, he must venture into the depths to clear his name and prevent these leaders from destroying everything in their path. The main trio is portrayed by Walker Scobell, Leah Jeffries and Aryan Simhadri, while Lance Reddick plays the ruler of Olympus.

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