Disney+ Hands PERCY JACKSON AND THE OLYMPIANS Season 3 Renewal

Disney+ has renewed Percy Jackson and The Olympians for Season 3, ahead of the Season 2 premiere.

In fact, Season 2 recently completed production last month; it will focus on book 2 ‘The Sea of Monsters’. Season 3 will adapt the story of the third book ‘The Titan’s Curse’.

In Season 2, Percy Jackson returns to Camp Half-Blood one year later to find his world turned upside down. His friendship with Annabeth is changing, he learns he has a cyclops for a brother, Grover has gone missing, and camp is under siege from the forces of Kronos. Percy’s journey to set things right will take him off the map and into the deadly Sea of Monsters, where a secret fate awaits the son of Poseidon.

Casting News

Walker Scobell, Leah Sava Jeffries and Aryan Simhadri star with Charlie Bushnell and Dior Goodjohn returning as series regulars. New cast joining in season two are Tamara Smart and Daniel Diemer.

Rick Riordan the author of the series had this to say:

“We’re so grateful to be continuing the story of Percy Jackson on Disney+. This third season will be new territory for the screen, bringing fan favorites like the Hunters of Artemis and Nico di Angelo to life for the first time. It’s a huge sign of commitment from Disney, and speaks volumes about the enthusiasm with which the fandom has embraced the TV show. Thank you, demigods worldwide!”

Ayo Davis, President of Disney Branded Television had this to say:

“From the moment Percy Jackson and the Olympians debuted. It was clear this series had struck a chord with fans of all ages. With season two set to premiere this December, we’re thrilled to announce that Percy’s journey will continue with a third season. Huge thanks to our incredible cast and creative team, our partners at 20th Television, and our visionary and talented producers who continue to bring Rick Riordan’s world to life with such depth and imagination.”

Season 3 will likely film across the following areas:

• Volume stage at Mammoth Studios in Burnaby
• Camp Half-Blood locations in Langley/Aldergrove,
• Minaty Bay near Squamish
• Spanish Banks in Vancouver.

Jon Steinberg and Dan Shotz serve as showrunners on the series. Rick Riordan and Jon Steinberg created the show. Season 3 filming is likely to commence in late summer.

SOURCE: Deadline.com