Disney's Percy Jackson: Everything We Know So Far

"Percy Jackson And The Olympians" will stream exclusively on Disney+, though its premiere date is currently unknown. Filming is currently underway in Vancouver, though once the release date becomes official, fans won't have to wait very long to find out — author of the books and executive producer of the TV series Rick Riordan likes to keep fans updated via his blog, which has also been used to reveal casting news and production updates.

From the fan perspective, much of the excitement for the series is rooted in Riordan's support, both creatively and in spirit. Riordan was famously critical of the first attempt at a "Percy Jackson" film adaptation, a franchise launched by 20th Century Fox in the hopes of capitalizing on the "Harry Potter" hype train. The first movie is currently available to stream on Disney+, but given it was poorly received by fans, critics, casual viewers, and even the actual author, it's probably worth waiting for the series to roll around.

Rick Riordan's excitement alone was more than enough reason for fans to get pumped, but that doesn't mean folks aren't on the edge of their seat every time a new bit of casting is announced. The film series messed the saga up from the very start by aging up its main characters, but thankfully, the Disney+ won't make the same mistake. 

"The Adam Project" star Walker Scobell (seen above in the middle) has been cast as the series lead, the eponymous demigod who quickly proves himself courageous, kind-hearted and a force to be reckoned with. Despite all his strengths, Percy has a tendency to land himself in trouble — he's impulsive and occasionally reckless so while he's certainly willing to charge into dangerous situations, he can't do it alone. 

Scobell is joined by Leah Sava Jeffries ("Empire," "REL") and Aryan Simhadri ("Spin," "Cheaper By The Dozen") as Annabeth Chase and Grover Underwood, respectively. Annabeth is a true daughter of Athena (the Greek goddess of wisdom and war), who spent years training at the demigod training facility Camp Half-Blood. Meanwhile, Grover is Percy's best friend who reveals himself to be a satyr (half boy and half goat). The main trio aren't the only demigods at the center of this story: Dior Goodjohn is set to star as Clarisse La Rue, a child of Ares (God of war) and a competitive fighter who initially clashes with Percy. Charlie Bushnell will star as Luke Castellan, the counselor of the Hermes cabin and "the undisputed coolest kid on the block." The series will also star Olivea Morton as Nancy Bobofit, a loud, proud teacher's pet who picks on Percy.

Even though this series 99% about chaotic children in perilous danger, adults are occasionally a factor. Jason Mantzoukas will star as the Greek god Dionysus, aka Mr. D., the begrudging head of Camp Half-Blood. Glynn Turman will play Chiron, a centaur and father figure to Percy, while Megan Mullally will play the Fury called Alecto. Percy's cruel stepfather, Gabe, will be played by Timm Sharp, and his mother, Sally, will be played by Virginia Kull.