Disney+ wants more adventures with Percy Jackson and his friends, officially announcing Percy Jackson and the Olympians has been renewed for season two. Walker Scobell, Leah Sava Jeffries, and Aryan Simhadri will return for the new season, reprising their roles as Percy, Annabeth Chase, and Grover Underwood.
“Rich in magic, wonder, adventure and heart, Percy Jackson and the Olympians captivated the imaginations of viewers of all ages everywhere,” stated Ayo Davis, president, Disney Branded Television. “We’re thrilled to embark on an exciting new quest and a season two with Rick Riordan, our fantastic partners at 20th Television, and the exceptional ensemble of cast and creative talent that bring this story to life.”
Season two will be based on author Rick Riordan’s second book of the Percy Jackson series, The Sea of Monsters.
“I can’t wait to bring the next season of Percy Jackson to Disney+! Raise anchors. Hoist the mainsail. All hands on deck, demigods. We’re heading for the Sea of Monsters!” said Riordan.
Disney+ reports that the first season has been streamed over 110 million hours. The fantasy series’ premiere ranks as one of the streaming service’s top five, accumulating 26.2 million views in just its first three weeks.
Coinciding with the series’ debut, the Percy Jackson books returned to the top spot on the New York Times Bestseller list for Middle Grade series.
The popular series was created by Riordan and Jonathan E. Steinberg, with Riordan, Steinberg, Dan Shotz, Rebecca Riordan, Bert Salke, James Bobin, Jim Rowe, Monica Owusu-Breen, Anders Engström, Jet Wilkinson, and Craig Silverstein executive producing. The Gotham Group’s Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, Jeremy Bell, and D.J. Goldberg also executive produce.
