According to The Hollywood Reporter, four new stars have joined the cast of Percy Jackson season 2. Rosemarie DeWitt (The Boys, Mad Men) will guest star as C.C., a stylish New Age-esque guru who Percy and crew come across on their quest. Aleks Paunovic (Snowpiercer, Van Helsing) steps into the role of the cyclops Polyphemus, who guards the coveted Golden Fleece. Kevin Chacon (Jessica Jones) will replace Andrew Alvarez as another son of Hermes, Chris Rodriguez, while Beatrice Kitsos (iZombie) rounds out the cast as the newly created character Alison Simms, described as "a Camp Half-Blood 'graduate' who lives in the human world, but is a true believer in the world Kronos is promising" and teams with Luke.
What Percy Jackson Season 2's New Cast Members Mean
New Faces Could Shake Up Camp Half-Blood
The addition of four new cast members continues Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ expansion of Rick Riordan’s mythological world. Key antagonists from the series' second book, The Sea of Monsters, are slowly being brought to life with Paunovic's portrayal of Polyphemus, an ancient cyclops blinded by Odysseus, and DeWitt’s C.C., whose lighthearted composure seems to be hiding something much more sinister for Percy and Annabeth to uncover on their journey to reclaiming the Golden Fleece. Thankfully, the two will find an ally in Percy's half-brother and cyclops, Tyson, played by Daniel Diemer.
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As Luke's numbers grow among disillusioned half-bloods and demigods, Kronos’ promise of absolute power raises the stakes for the young heroes of Percy Jackson season 2. Kitsos will play Alison Simms, a character created specifically for the Disney+ series and former Camp Half-Blood graduate who upholds Kronos’s vision of a new Golden Age, though only for those who agree to serve him. While a widening chasm continues to divide the demigods, the fantasy series' sophomore season appears poised to stick to Greek mythology's constantly changing loyalties and bring Percy even closer to the unfolding consequences of the Oracle's Great Propechy.
Our Take On Percy Jackson Season 2's New Cast Members
From New Gods To Shady Gurus
The new casting announcement for Percy Jackson and the Olympians is a promising sign that the series is going all-in on delivering a rich adaptation of Riordan's The Sea of Monsters. Perhaps the most intriguing addition is Luke's ally, Alison, who could provide new storytelling opportunities for the Disney+ adaptation. With a mix of returning fan-favorites and thrilling new additions, season two of Percy Jackson and the Olympians is shaping up to be an exciting continuation. The stakes are higher, the cast is stronger, and the potential for epic mythological adventures has never been greater.
Source: THR
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Based on the novel series by Rick Riordan Percy Jackson & the Olympians is an action-adventure fantasy television series created for Disney+. When Percy Jackson is framed for the theft of Zeus' almighty thunderbolt, Percy must clear his name, all while harnessing the powers inherited by his father, Poseidon, at a camp created for demi-gods.
Release Date
December 20, 2023
Cast
Walker Scobell
, Leah Sava Jeffries
, Aryan Simhadri
, Jason Mantzoukas
, Megan Mullally
, Glynn Turman
, Adam Copeland
, Virginia Kull
, Lance Reddick
Seasons
1
Writers
Rick Riordan
, Jonathan E. Steinberg
Directors
James Bobin
, Anders Engström
Showrunner
Jonathan E. Steinberg
, Dan Shotz
English (US) ·