‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’: Meet the Cast  (2024)

Percy Jackson and the Olympians fans have finally gotten their long-awaited TV adaption — and Disney+ has found its perfect cast.The series, which is based on author Rick Riordan’s book series of the same name, was first teased in May 2020. Riordan later confirmed the news in a January 2022 video announcement shared via Disney+.“The wait is over, demigods,” he shared at the time. “I am thrilled to be the first to tell you that Percy Jackson and the Olympians is, truly, and for sure coming to your screens. the smart folks at Disney+ have given us the green light.”The book series — which consists of five novels published between 2005 and 2009 — introduced fans to a 12-year-old Percy Jackson, a Demigod who discovers that he’s the son of the Greek god of the sea, Poseidon. (The story was previously adapted into a film and subsequent sequel starring Logan Lerman, a franchise that has been widely criticized by fans.)Less than one month after confirming that Percy Jackson would be hitting the small screen, Disney+ revealed that Walker Scobell would take on the role of the titular character."Walker Scobell is an incredibly talented young man who blew us away with his audition tapes for the role of Percy," Riordan wrote via his blog at the time. "It was obvious to me and the rest of the team that Walker had the perfect mix of comedic timing, sweetness, rebelliousness, snark and heroism to embody our hero Percy Jackson. ... He is going to surpass your highest expectations from the very first line of the show."Next came Leah Jeffries and Aryan Simhadri, who portray Percey’s confidants Annabeth Chase and Grover Underwood, respectively."Heroes in the making. 🗡⚡️🐐 Meet Annabeth, Percy, and Grover,” the official Disney+ Instagram account wrote in May 2022. Riordan, meanwhile, wrote via his website that Simhadri “won” the “hearts” of the casting room, leaving the author “laughing out loud with his delivery and timing.”Jeffries, for her part, was Riordan’s “number one choice for Annabeth” after she first read for the role. Leah is exactly the way I imagined [her] in the books: smart, strong and courageous, a true daughter of Athena who has zero patience for the foolishness of a certain Seaweed Brain,” he gushed. “Watching her act with Walker and Aryan, I saw Annabeth Chase come to life."The 8-episode series officially premiered in December 2023, with Disney+ releasing the first two installments before adhering to a weekly release schedule for the rest of the season. In its first week, the show brought in a whopping 13.3 million viewers, making it an instant hit among fans.New episodes of Percy Jackson and the Olympians air Tuesdays on Disney+.Keep scrolling to meet the entire cast of the hit Disney+ series:

Percy Jackson and the Olympians fans have finally gotten their long-awaited TV adaption — and Disney+ has found its perfect cast.The series, which is based on author Rick Riordan’s book series of the same name, was first teased in May 2020. Riordan later confirmed the news in a January 2022 video announcement shared via Disney+.“The wait is over, demigods,” he shared at the time. “I am thrilled to be the first to tell you that Percy Jackson and the Olympians is, truly, and for sure coming to your screens. the smart folks at Disney+ have given us the green light.”The book series — which consists of five novels published between 2005 and 2009 — introduced fans to a 12-year-old Percy Jackson, a Demigod who discovers that he’s the son of the Greek god of the sea, Poseidon. (The story was previously adapted into a film and subsequent sequel starring Logan Lerman, a franchise that has been widely criticized by fans.)Less than one month after confirming that Percy Jackson would be hitting the small screen, Disney+ revealed that Walker Scobell would take on the role of the titular character."Walker Scobell is an incredibly talented young man who blew us away with his audition tapes for the role of Percy," Riordan wrote via his blog at the time. "It was obvious to me and the rest of the team that Walker had the perfect mix of comedic timing, sweetness, rebelliousness, snark and heroism to embody our hero Percy Jackson. ... He is going to surpass your highest expectations from the very first line of the show."Next came Leah Jeffries and Aryan Simhadri, who portray Percey’s confidants Annabeth Chase and Grover Underwood, respectively."Heroes in the making. 🗡⚡️🐐 Meet Annabeth, Percy, and Grover,” the official Disney+ Instagram account wrote in May 2022. Riordan, meanwhile, wrote via his website that Simhadri “won” the “hearts” of the casting room, leaving the author “laughing out loud with his delivery and timing.”Jeffries, for her part, was Riordan’s “number one choice for Annabeth” after she first read for the role. Leah is exactly the way I imagined [her] in the books: smart, strong and courageous, a true daughter of Athena who has zero patience for the foolishness of a certain Seaweed Brain,” he gushed. “Watching her act with Walker and Aryan, I saw Annabeth Chase come to life."The 8-episode series officially premiered in December 2023, with Disney+ releasing the first two installments before adhering to a weekly release schedule for the rest of the season. In its first week, the show brought in a whopping 13.3 million viewers, making it an instant hit among fans.New episodes of Percy Jackson and the Olympians air Tuesdays on Disney+.Keep scrolling to meet the entire cast of the hit Disney+ series:

Scobell stars as the show’s titular character, a forbidden child, demigod and son of Poseidon, god of the sea. Prior to landing the role of Percy, Scobell starred alongside Ryan Reynolds in the 2022 Netflix film The Adam Project. He also appeared in the Owen Wilson-led comedy Secret Headquarters later that year.

Jeffries is Percy's headstrong best friend and the daughter of Athena, the goddess of wisdom and military authority. She previously appeared in 2022’s Something From Tiffanys and Idris Elba’s blockbuster thriller Beast.

Percy’s other BFF, Aryan’s Grover is a satyr who serves as his protector and brings him to camp Half-Blood. Simhardri was previously been featured in the 2022 remake of Cheaper by the Dozen and has lent his voice to The SpongeBob Movie: SpongeBob on the Run as well as the animated series’ The Casagrandes, the Dew Drop Diaries and more.

Kull, who is best known for Big Little Lies, NOS4A2 and The Looming Tower, appears as Percy’s mother on the series. After initially thinking she’s dead, Percy is told that Sally is still alive and he embarks on his quest to find her.

Bushnell plays Luke, the son of Hermes and a longtime camper who has a history with Annabeth. The actor previously starred in another Disney+ series, Diary of a Future President.

The late actor portrays Zeus, god of the sky. Before his March 2023 death at age 60, he starred in the critically acclaimed series The Wire and the blockbuster John Wick franchise alongside Keanu Reeves.

Stephens landed the role of Poseidon, god of the sea, and Percey’s father on the Disney+ show. He previously appeared in the TV series' like History of a Pleasure Seeker and Alex Rider as well as the films 13 Hours and Hunter Killer in 2016 and 2018, respectively.

Omundson is Hephaestus, the god of technology. His previous work includes starring as Chief Carlton Lassiter on Psych as well as landing recurring roles on Judging Amy and This Is Us.

Duplass has executive produced TV shows like Togetherness, Wild Wild Country and more. He plays Hades in the Percy Jackson series, the god of the dead.

Miranda is an Academy Award-winning composer who got his big break by penning Broadway hits Hamilton and In the Heights. He’s also landed roles on TV shows like One Day at a Time and His Dark Materials, as well as the 2021 Netflix film Tick, Tick … Boom!. On Percy Jackson, he appears as the mischievous Hermes, god of travelers and commerce.

The Will & Grace and Parks and Recreation alum portrays Alecto a.k.a. Mrs. Dodds, one of the main monsters out to kill Percy.

Parker Kennedy plays Medusa, a monster who turns people to stone with her sight. She is best known for her work as Melissa on The Secret Circle and Nora West-Allen on CW’s The Flash.

Mantzoukas appears on Percy Jackson and the Olympians as Dionysus, the god of wine, festivity and madness. The actor has previously had roles on comedies like Parks and Rec, The Good Place and Brooklyn Nine-Nine. He also made an appearance on the 2015 Netflix revival of Gilmore Girls, titled Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life.