Summary
Just over half a year after the show first premiered,Percy Jackson and the Olympiansseason 2 looks to have started filming. Based on Rick Riordan’s book series of the same name, the Disney+ show follows the titular teenager as he learns of his demigod heritage and quickly becomes embroiled in the world of Greek gods as he’s accused of stealing Zeus' lightning bolt and must get it back before all-out war commences. Thanks to rave reviews and strong viewership,Percy Jacksonseason 2 was confirmedjust on the heels of the season 1 finale.
Director/executive producerJames Bobinrecently took to his Instagram to share a behind-the-scenes photo from thePercy Jackson and the Olympiansseason 2 set.
The photo, as seen above, looks to be taken from the Camp Half-Blood set, with a doorknob resembling that of a seahorse, teasing the season’s adaptation ofSea of Monsters. Paired with a caption of “Back at camp”, the post has seemingly confirmed that filming is underway on season 2.
Percy Jackson Season 2 Could Arrive Sooner Than Expected
In the lead up to the show’s premiere, creator Rick Riordan frequently teased an extensive amount of planning had been made forPercy Jackson and the Olympiansseason 2, even indicating that scripts were being written as early as March 2023, nearly a year before the greenlight was official. With these plans in place, and the 2023 SAG-AFTRA and Writers Guild of America strikes behind them, the season already getting to filming does make sense, but also presents the show with a number of benefits.
One of the biggest advantages forPercy Jackson and the Olympiansseason 2 to capitalize on with its quicker turnaround time is avoiding its young actors aging out of their roles. The longer wait between seasons of a show involving teenage characters has become an increasing point of discussion and criticism for some of the most popular titles, namelyStranger Things, which has endured three-year gaps with seasons 4 and 5, andEuphoria, whose actors were already noted as not looking appropriate for their high school-aged characters.
8 Percy Jackson Storylines The Disney Show Must Cover In Season 2
Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2 needs to introduce several new storylines and characters which are vital to the overall plot of the series.
Another major benefit forPercy Jackson and the Olympiansseason 2 getting to work now is bringing the show back to audiences quicker. While some shows likeStranger Thingscan use the longer wait time between seasons to build up anticipation, the Disney+ title can gain further groundswell by establishing its ability to deliver new seasons quickly that retain the same quality as their predecessors. Additionally, withRiordan remaining closely involved creatively, he can ensure there is no drop in the authentic adaptation of his novels and avoid the pitfalls of the originalPercy Jacksonmovies.
The entirety ofPercy Jackson and the Olympiansseason 1 is available to stream on Disney+.
Percy Jackson & the Olympians
Cast
Percy Jackson and the Olympians follows the journey of Percy Jackson as he embarks on a perilous quest to return Zeus’s master bolt. Joined by friends Annabeth and Grover, Percy confronts mythical challenges, seeking to avert a divine war and discover his place in the world.
