The Percy Jackson collection was speculated to be one of many greatest film franchises of its period. Based on the mega bestselling novels by Rick Riordan, Fox had hoped it could develop into their Harry Potter or Hunger Games younger grownup tentpole collection. But whereas the primary movie, Percy Jackson and the Olympains: The Lightning Thief grew to become a strong hit, the sequel, Percy Jackson and the Olympains: Sea of Monsters sunk to the box-office backside. That was the tip of the Percy Jackson motion pictures, leaving a number of Riordan books unadapted.
But when Disney acquired Fox, in addition they received the rights to Percy Jackson, and so they sensed it may work even higher as a tv collection. (And provided that it’s an extended and sprawling story you can drag out throughout many seasons, they is perhaps proper. So they initially introduced a Percy Jackson TV present for Disney+ again in January of 2022. And now, about 18 months later, they’re able to reveal the primary take a look at the present — which is titled Percy Jackson and the Olympians — and to announce the collection’ premiere date.
They additionally debuted the primary teaser for the present, which you’ll be able to watch beneath, and offers you your first peek at Walker Scobell as Percy Jackson:
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Disney’s press launch touts the truth that Rick Riordan “worked closely with the creative team and showrunners Jon Steinberg and Dan Shotz to bring his books to life and deliver a series that stays true to his vision for these heroic characters that millions of book fans know and love.” Riordan additionally co-wrote the present’s first two episodes, which had been directed by The Muppets and Muppets Most Wanted’s James Bobin.
Here is the collection’ official synopsis:
“Percy Jackson and the Olympians” tells the fantastical story of a 12-year-old trendy demigod, Percy Jackson, who’s simply coming to phrases together with his newfound divine powers when the sky god, Zeus, accuses him of stealing his grasp lightning bolt. With assist from his associates Grover and Annabeth, Percy should embark on an journey of a lifetime to search out it and restore order to Olympus.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians premieres on Disney+ on December 20.
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