'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' Cast On The Legacy of the Franchise | Entertainment Weekly
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- Rick Riordan, Walker Scobell, Leah Sava Jeffries, and Aryan Simhadri discuss the legacy of the Percy Jackson franchise, and share their excitement for the upcoming series.
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'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' Cast On The Legacy of the Franchise | Entertainment Weekly
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The smile on Rick face is everything! Like, can you imagine the proudness and happiness that he's feeling? Finally seeing his creation being adapted in a way tha he aprove? I'm so happy for him.
Little scary about the casting choice but his face light like you said gives me full confidence and comfort it’s gonna be great!
Farewell to Annabeth's blonde hair :(.
@@danielxu797 why does her blonde hair matter.
@@danielxu797 her hair was never part of her identity 🙄
@@danielxu797 wasnt her hair brown for like all of the movies?
i grew up with pjo and to see that the actors playing the iconic trio are so well-spoken and dedicated to their roles means so much to me. you can tell they’re approaching this project in earnest because they’re fans too. walker’s experience with the story (reading the books in school alongside all of his classmates) echoes the same experience that many of the audiences had when the story first came out so they’ll be doing it for the kids of that time who have now grown up patiently waiting for a faithful adaptation, including myself 🧡
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How is this faithful when the casting only not only faithful
@Uzma Parveen What are you trying to say?
@@RatKing98 i think they're talking about annabeth being black (since shes white in the books) and percy being blonde (since he has dark hair in the books)
@@uzmaparveen294would you rather actors thay rick himself decided portrayed them best or some actor who 'good enough' because they look like them? Think it through
i love seeing the kids being so pumped up about their roles. it makes me so happy that besides playing their role they're also having fun and enjoying themselves and forming friendships that'll last for years and playing goofy games and posting silly videos together and getting to BE KIDS.
I know right! I also love how happy Rick was as well. He looked so cheerful when the kids where talking about how they found out about the books.
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Mad respect to Oliver for recommending PJO to Walker. Not only was it a great recommendation but he contributed to getting his buddy the part of the main character in the adaptation of one of fantasy’s most popular books.
What is pjo
@@garrylarry890 The acronym for Percy Jackson and the Olympians.
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I feel like Aryan is so underrated! I can’t wait to see the BTS footage when the show comes out and OF COURSE the show itself! It’s gonna be so amazing and from what we’ve seen so far, from casting to set photos to the trailer, I am so excited.
He certainly seems the most camera ready of the three of them
@@therabitoshowrules I mean he's also the oldest of the three so
He was EXACTLY how I imagined Grover while reading the books and I almost screamed when I saw the casting
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Aryan is so bright and cheerful, his personality shines so much here, can't wait to see his work.
He’s going to be such a great Grover!
Bro, his first sentence and I know he's gonna be phenomenal grover
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i love that they’re improving the story from the books but i rlly hope they don’t change too much
Rick himself is helping to make it so it's bound to be a masterpiece of writing
@@chippysdog6113 I hope so I heard the creator of Winx helped with Fate but the show is so goddamn bad
@@SummerTokyoNeko Iginio Straffi is dead in every Winxer’s Heart, we knew the show was going to be even worse than the Cartoon series.
@@SummerTokyoNeko Rick Riordan and his wife have made it clear that they wouldn’t accept any deals even from Disney unless they got to have creative control. Now let’s just hope that his authorial skills translate to show creation!
@@chippysdog6113 even if there is change, I hope Rick stands his ground to haters like Neil Gaiman
the smile on Rick's face is honestly everything
Whoopa-de-fucking-doo!!
@@liampatrick3110yes 😊
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It's awesome that walker is getting recognition, he deserves this role and he deserves any other role to come, keep up the good work Ryan 2.0
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Leahs so talented she deserves all these roles AND more shes such an amazing Annabeth already. I cant wait to see her bring it all to life 🤩
And looking so fabulous!!
she has that calm confidence which is so Annabeth. I can't wait
She’s so lovely and I can’t wait to see her in action! You go girl ❤
I cant not see her as annabeth, shes perfect for the role
She is not the perfect Annabeth sorry
Idk why but just Leah’s disposition looks SO annabeth like she looks insanely smart!!!
Aryan is the Grover in my mind since am 13 year old, and now am 21 still excited for this show
Friendly reminder that actors with different appearance would have gotten different performances! Casting outside of book descriptions for all 3 (blond and non white) actually proves that they chose the best actors overall not just the best tanned white girl with curly blond hair etc.
My heart hurts for the actress playing annabeth. She's so sweet and talented, i believe she will be great onscreen but it breaks my heart seeing so many critics and RACISTS who "claim they're not racist" bullying and harassing her. I don't care what the excuse is. "We just want an accurate casting" No. No one should go through this. She is only a kid and receiving so much hate, she has so much acting talent and she can't even do it peacefully because of hateful people claiming that they hate the "black washing" or saying "sorry but not my annabeth".
It's so simple. Either watch the show or don't. It's up to you... don't know why people can't keep their gigantic mouths shut. But don't you dare discredit the artist and her talent by saying the show won't be good just because you don't like her casting.
No. People are allowed to be disappointed by bad casting for a character who looks NOTHING like her! Can nobody have a fucking opinion anymore?
Any experienced and honest writer will tell you that this is unacceptable and unfair to both the cast AND the fans.
Rick has lost it.
And to anyone who actually is being hateful and nasty to this girl, stop it.
@@GreatOldOne9866 Have a good day 😂
@@GreatOldOne9866 THERE IS A DIFFRENCE BY HAVING A OPINION AND BEING RACIST!Most of you guys are older then her and then hating on her just bcs she doesn't look like you're "annabeth" .Like pls stfu just say yoUr a racist already.Imagine if you were a 12yr old girl who got a role of a character she loved and is so happy about it bcs the author himself chose her.Then you look at social media and seeTHOUSANDS of ppl hating on you bcs of how you look?Would you feel happy?Mind you she was about 12 when she got casted and then theirs racist ppl like you hiding behind a screen hating on a little girl who's more talented then you and will probs achieve more in her teens then you will Ever have in your life.Hopefully you think abt what i all typed and actually learn some respect.
@@GreatOldOne9866 and since when did looks become more important then actual acting skills?
@@douwantacookie since the original character was made so special in the original source material. And yes, her looks were a huge part of that. You won’t win any argument with me. Most of the book fans are on my side.
I love these kids so much!! They're so well spoken and dedicated. I cannot wait to see them embody characters I grew up with.
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everyone in the pjo fandom has been waiting for this and seeing rick and the kids light up talking about it is so warming ❤️❤️❤️
This TV series is going to be incredible. I love the connection the cast has, and the way they act while around each other is like how I imagined it in the books. The kids could just sit and talk and I’d watch them.
yknow when i think of annabeth chase, i dont think white blonde, i think curly hair confident smart queen, and leah is that
I honestly dont think ive ever been so excited for a series in my life, the actors are incredible i love how excited they are for their roles. I really really cant wait. The only problem is....... I don't have disney plus.
Rick looking like a proud papa right here! Love to see it.
The hype for this is huge can't wait to see the show currently in the middle of reading the last book of trials of Apolo I really want to see all the Riordanverse come to life in TV that would be so awesome
they all seem so perfect for their roles!!! feeling nostalgic for the series i grew up with
how
-_-, dude, seriously?
The characters are not well settled
Liar
You must have grown up with a different series then..
This is so wrong in every way. They ate all the opposite of the original characters. It's all a marketing angle and it works for some who clearly haven't read the books.
I cannot wait to watch this series. If the story is strong, faithful, and fun, then i will never nitpick about the minor issues of the casting choices. This is going to be awesome, I can feel it.
I started reading the books when I was like 7 and my biological mom was never present so once I finished the first book I panicked and was like “I don’t wanna die” to my dad and he was confused for atleast an hour so that was fun
Love how well spoken the actors are. Just wished they dyed their hair or something- Percy looks like an Apollo kid 😭
Exactly! And will Annabeth be wearing contacts? Because I can look past the hair being wrong so long as her eyes aren't.
Oh well
They might still
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It doesn't make sense to complain about these things when Rick Riordan is in full support LOL
Percy Jackson is great because of the fun story and great writing not because of eye colors
@@n.a.199 All of Athena's children have stormy grey eyes. I could care a bit less about the skin and hair, but the eyes are a defining trait for her.
I have a great feeling about Aryan as Grover. I'm trying to trust Rick Riordan with this new au of Percy and Annabeth so we'll see how it turns out when the show comes.
I love diversity in movies and shows but changing the characters look from how it was originally written and imagined by many is really annoying. No hate to the actress in general. Lovely and beautiful girl but she is simply NOT Annabeth. Annabeth is blonde with grey eyes and so are all her siblings. If it was written otherwise and imagined by us for so many years otherwise then no issue but I'm so sick of this changing original characters to try and prove something. It's doing the opposite and losing fans and let's not forget respect from old fans. Write a new book with a new character if you are actually open to it. But no, they're too lazy to do it because they can't actually put them in that mindset. Ps. The boy's hair should be black. Once again, cute but wrong.
@@itsjustmylife_x yeah, I agree. But if you read Rick Riordan's official address of this on his website, it's clear he stands by his decision and doesn't care what the fans think. His argument is that they're really great actors whose personalities fit the roles, so I'm gonna wait till the show comes out and see if Rick was all talk.
When this series come out, I’m gonna cry like a baby. So proud of you guys🥹
Oh i think you won’t be alone. The day this show gets released will be the day the internet breaks (and our hearts too, ofc 🥹🥹)
Finally it’s here. Walker is talented. I want to see him play someone super smart. And I like his friendship with Ryan Reynolds
Leah. Is. Gorgeous.
Just starting re reading the series for again for the first time in 10 years and the trailer made me legit emotional 😢
Honestly, I'm so excited to see the gods especially played out in this because with the movies, the only god we actually got to see a snippet of a personality from was Hermes, and that was only for like 5 seconds. The story is intentionally supposed to explore the world of the gods and their domains and I honestly can't wait to see that type of power displayed on screen with personalities that go deeper than a few jokes. I'm definitely excited for Apollo (not that I'm biased or anything), and also Hades. So that Hades can finally get the recognition he deserves as essentially the savior of the entire first series. And I'm honestly dying to see who will play Nico. Whoever it is, it'll probably feel like they have the weight of the world on them because Nico is such an...how do describe him correctly?....important character that the majority of the fandom really connects with on a deep level. He's almost the closest thing to an original Greek hero in the series because for the longest time, no matter what he did, it seemed like the entire universe was against him.
It would also be epic to see Leo on screen sometime. Leo is on the same level as Nico for me. Again and again, he was let down and became a second thought to everyone.
Basically, if we ever get to Heroes of Olympus, I want lots of Leo and Nico interactions. I feel like their characters could add such a deep layer of emotion and empathy on screen because they're so similar and both SO powerful.
Yesss! They better do Heroes of Olympus (okay..I can’t make them do anything, but I REALLY want it!) because I need my beloved Reyna and Leo. Sure, we get some of Reyna in Circe’s Spa, but not NEARLY enough.
My only worry with a HoO show is that the actors for the original series might look too old for their characters, especially since the second series isn’t over multiple years like the first series, but each season will probably take about a year. Of course, we have a long way to go before that, I don’t think a second season has even been green lit yet, but I can’t imagine they don’t finish the full series, I think it will be super successful
@@Professor_Briethey already started writing for the second season (stopped due to strike) but they’re trynna get it out as fast as possible
I love the smile on Rick’s face. I think he’s happy that he’s getting a movie out of the book he made but also with the improvements he requested for the other movies that didn’t happen
Leah is literally drop dead gorgeous, I honestly can't look away
god I'm so excited. I get literal shivers whenever I see the teasers or trailers. The cast is wonderful, I can't wait to see the finished product of all their hard work and talent.
Uncle Rick looks so proud of them!
I already like this cast! They have great energy. As an ADHD kid this series is my biggest support growing up! like I feel I can truly belong somewhere
Yooo
i love how happy rick is aw
SO EXCITED for this series
Same.
Me too!
I’m so excited by this! They all are very invested, perfect truly.
Tv format is great for this story, because as with the myths it’s inspired by, it’s a very episodic story with one random encounter after another. This way they don’t have to force big episode climaxes
The actors seem perfect for the roles, the love they all clearly have for the series is truly amazing ❤
Guess it's just to much to ask for a faithful adaptation 😢
@@bryanmarcia4104it is basically perfect and if you have a problem with it then don’t watch. Simple
I was a bit apprehensive of Annabeth's casting in the beginning.. however now that I'm seeing their interviews I get why Leah has been casted. I'm excited for this!!!
this is my first time hearing rick's voice 😭 i had to do a double take bc ive spent like 10 years imagining him with a different voice and now i know the truth
No because I fully get you😭
Was it deeper In your imagination
same
I grew up reading the books and i remember sitting on my sofa and my dad calling me and telling me the show was gonna happen and i litterally ran throughout the entire house screaming with excitment
LOL FR
The series is unexpectedly good!
I’m so, so, so excited for this. I love our trio so much and seeing Rick happy makes me so relieved.
I can’t wait for the famous toilet scene to be on the show!!
Rick looks so happy 🥰
It makes me soo happy to see the connections of the cast.
Y’all this is so sweet, I’m excited!
Beyond excited for this show!! I love this cast already ❤️
ricks happy so i’m happy
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I love walker. I find him incredibly talented
So excited, can't wait to see them play their roles! ❤
The casting job for Grover is amazing
walker's voice got deep so fast
I like that the actors are actually the age of the characters and not in their mid 20s like the actors in every other series about teenagers
yeah but they look even less like their character
@@dawgcat3087 Looks aren't that big of a deal. Really the only characters that would probably do good with altering are Annabeth and Percy. Annabeth with blonde hair would be nice: subverting the whole blonde bimbo stereotype, like in the books. And eye color is kind of a motif, especially with Annabeth and Percy, so that would also add some more stuff to it. Ultimately though, if they bring the characters to life, it really doesn't matter that much.
@@Willy_Warmer i need walker with black hair and sea green eyes. I know its not the most important thing but appearance brings more to the story than people think.
This new series should be much better than the movies since Rick is actually involved now
Everything ist better than the Peter Johnson movies
It would be if the cast looked like their literary counterparts!!!
I’ve been a fan of PJO for as long as I can remember and I think this is the first time I’ve ever heard Rick Riordan’s voice. Honestly sounded exactly how I’d expect him to
I’ve been waiting since I was 12 years old. 22 now
I hate how people complain that Leah is annabeth, but he was casting on vibes. She passed the vibe check
Annabeth is so composed lol
I love all of them and wow Leah looks so powerful 🙌
Did anyone else recognize the sandwich shop Sally (Percy’s mom) was going to go to. It was called DI ANGELOS! WHEN ARE WE GETTING NICO!!!!!!!!!!!
As a fan of the Percy Jackson books, I was sorely disappointed with the previous movie adaptation, which strayed far from the source material and failed to capture the heart and soul of the beloved story and characters. However, Rick Riordan's recent statements about the upcoming TV series adaptation have filled me with renewed hope and excitement. His unwavering confidence and excitement for the project, coupled with his track record of predicting issues with the previous adaptation, lead me to believe that this will be the adaptation we have been waiting for. As a fan, I am eagerly anticipating the chance to see my favorite characters brought to life in a faithful and emotionally resonant way.
This trio is simply the coolest
I'm close to tears. Theyre so cute omg😭😭😭😭😭
I CAN'T WAIR FOR ARYAN TO BE GROVER DKAKAKA
i cant wait omg love each one of them already
I hope that this series is fantastic. I loved the books
Anyone else, expecting for Percy to break the 4th wall? Because that was what it feels like in the books
OUR PERCY JACKSON IS GROWING UP
rick raised us 👐
I can’t wait!! I’ve been waiting for this for years!! Pjo has been my favorite series forever!!
Walker lived about 30 minutes away from me. I never met him until he got traction but knowing that someone so close to where I live is able to make it big is so refreshing and exciting
STOP IM SO EXCITED
Leahs outfit is awesome
Leah is stunning!
When I read these books, I was in middle school. I'm in college now, but I'm still a big fan of the books and really looking forward to the series coming out
why am i crying
Weirdos saying they don't have the character's features are delusional. Their features won't define their CHARACTER. As long as they don't destroy the characterizations, appearances won't matter. Bruh.
Honestly the only thing that I care for in appearance is their eyes Percy’s should be green and Annabeth’s grey because they are like the most important characteristic of their physical appearance and what ties them to their godly parent because Poseidon has green eyes(sea) and Athena has grey(knowledge) and it should be the same for the rest Nico’s should be black(death) and the Zeus siblings’ eye couloir should be blue(sky) that is the only thing I care for. Would have been better if they also had the other physical traits but better to know their personalities match and their acting is up to par.
Of course appearances matter are you crazy? What are they going to do now in the book Percy thought annabeth was a dumb blonde and now what are they going to do Rick riordan is a clown
@@joshmontez7982He's the author??? And working on the show? I'm sure he's thought of a way to carry the character and relationship points over well.
@@cactash5761 mine as well never write character’s appearances in books then if there just going to change everybody race to fit their agenda
Oml the fact the i have the SAME birthday as Grover's Actor IS GREATT
I’m 24 now and I’ve been a fan since I was 7, when lightening their first came out. So excited to see what the author has brought out!
SO EXCITED
OMG AMAZING. I'VE BEEN WATING FOR THIS SINCE FOREVER. THANK YOU RICK YOU'RE THE BEST!!
aryan (especially) just has this spark to him. I can't wait to see all the behind the scenes footage when the show comes out!
Entertainment Weekly should have included more of Leah's questions. It's very noticeable that all the boys got to talk multiple times and she only got to speak once. How fair is that?
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amd THIS is when i started to cry
UNCLE RICKKKK
EEEEK!!!! I have been following all news of this for years!! I can't even count the number of times I've read all those books
Uncle Rick looks like a proud father and it makes my heart melt😭
I’m so glad I started reading the books when I did!!!
I LOVE RICK RIORDAN BUT I THINK THIS CASTING IS PERFECT FOR THE LOST HERO
as soon as I read this, I completely agreed
Piper isn't black and Leo isn't Indian.
No not really I’m fine with accepting these three as Percy Grover and Annabeth
An Adaption of a Book is always hard, because it’s never how the individual reader has imagined it. I am interested how it turns out
I’m so excited
I hope this series makes it to the 2nd season! And if that goes well too I'd love to see Magnus Chase as well! Can't wait to see Blitz and Heart and Alex on screen! ❤ That would be so fun to watch!
I'm happily awaiting the first episodes. I'm having high expectations but with Rick Riordan himself on board I think it'll be awesome as well.
looks so exciting!! however i still think like an anime/animated adaptation would leave so much room for creative imagination
why are they advertising this sooooooooo early? like they've been talking about it in 2022 and it doesn't come out till 2024.
That's Annabeth 🤧🤧🤧🤧🤧
ong, I'm just excited to see Edge with a fucking sword fighting a child. He almost did that against Dom.