Percy Jackson and the Olympians Casts Tyson & The Gray Sisters for Season 2

The world of Percy Jackson and the Olympians is expanding once again, and fans are in for a thrilling ride. At D23, Disney offered up a teaser for their upcoming new season named after Rick Riordan’s beloved second book in the series, The Sea of Monsters. They also used this small teaser as an announcement that they have officially started production, much to the excitement of the viewers who enjoyed Percy Jackson’s adventures in Season 1. Daniel Diemer has been cast as Troy (more on that below), and The Gray Sisters will be played by Sandra Bernhard, Kristen Schaal, and Margaret Cho.

The sneak peek (you can watch it above) shows Percy in a blue chariot, drawn by two powerful white horses, and he seems to be preparing to joust. It’s very exciting and very dangerous. Though the teaser was short, it communicates right away the high-stakes adventure that fans are in for with The Sea of Monsters. The teaser hinted that Percy’s battles with harpies, monsters, and gods are far from over. In a voiceover, Percy says,

Tyson: Half-Blood, Half-Brother, One Eye

Returning alongside Walker Scobell as Percy are Leah Sava as Annabeth and Aryan Simhadri as Grover. However, one of the most exciting new tidbits of information was the introduction of Tyson, Percy’s half brother and a cyclops who will play a significant role in the new season. Tyson will be played by Daniel Diemer, known for his roles in Netflix’s The Midnight Club and Hulu’s Under the Bridge. The character, described as shy, awkward, and endearing, is a fan favorite from the book series. At San Diego Comic-Con, author Rick Riordan gave his seal of approval to Diemer’s casting, saying,

Also at SDCC, Diemer himself said (via Deadline): “I’m thrilled and honored to step into the extraordinary universe of Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Now, I’ve been a fan of the books since I was 10 years old, and it’s a dream come true to be a part of this and embark on such an exciting adventure with such talented cast and crew and, of course, passionate fans. I can’t wait to bring Tyson to life and to share his journey with you all.”

What We Know About Percy Jackson Season 2

Season 2 will closely follow the events of The Sea of Monsters book. Percy returns to Camp Half-Blood after the end of the first season, but things are more dramatic and dangerous than when he left. He suddenly has a new brother with a complex relationship, his emotions with Annabeth ared evolving, and his best friend Grover has gone missing under mysterious circumstances.

So how does this involve monsters and the sea? Well, Kronos is back, and he is threatening the way of life that the gods and demi-gods have built. In order to save his friends and his new home, Percy has to journey through the Sea of Monsters, a place filled with some of the deadliest creatures on the planet. He has to go off the map and face new challenges, testing his courage and strength.

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With The Sea of Monsters season now in production, Disney+ seems to be banking on the continued success of the Percy Jackson franchise. Disney has been struggling to find a hit show for Disney+ that isn’t connected to Star Wars or Marvel, and they must be pleased with Percy Jackson. The first season set a high bar, premiering at 13.3 million viewers, with fans eager to see if Season 2 can maintain that momentum. With production continuing, there will certainly be more updates, trailers and sneak peeks leading up to another thrilling season of Percy Jackson and the Olympians. For now, Season 1 is streaming on Disney+ through the link below:

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