In a surprising move, Disney+ has gifted fans globally with an early release of the first two episodes of “Percy Jackson and the Olympians,” a highly anticipated series originally scheduled to debut on December 20th. Episode 1, set to premiere on Hulu simultaneously, also made its unexpected debut today, setting the stage for a thrilling adventure for fans of Rick Riordan’s beloved book series.
The subsequent episodes of the Disney+ Original series will be unveiled weekly on Tuesdays at 6 PM PT, allowing viewers to follow Percy Jackson’s perilous quest to return Zeus’ master bolt and prevent an imminent war. The storyline follows Percy as he navigates monsters, outwits gods, and journeys across America alongside his quest companions Annabeth and Grover.
The synopsis teases a dangerous and transformative journey for Percy Jackson, providing answers to his struggles with fitting into a world where he feels out of place and uncovering his destined identity.
Starring in the series are Walker Scobell as Percy Jackson, Leah Sava Jeffries as Annabeth Chase, and Aryan Simhadri as Grover Underwood. The impressive cast brings to life the characters fans have cherished in the pages of Riordan’s novels.
Created by Rick Riordan and Jonathan E. Steinberg, “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” boasts an executive production team including Steinberg, Dan Shotz, Rick Riordan, Rebecca Riordan, Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, Bert Salke, Jeremy Bell, D.J. Goldberg, James Bobin, Jim Rowe, Monica Owusu-Breen, Anders Engström, and Jet Wilkinson.
The series has already gained certification as “Fresh” on Rotten Tomatoes, and fan excitement is soaring as they embark on Percy Jackson’s adventures. The decision to release the initial episodes early has only heightened anticipation for what promises to be a captivating and magical journey for viewers of all ages.
