Is Percy Jackson getting a Disney adaptation?

Is Percy Jackson getting a Disney adaptation?

'Percy Jackson' Disney+ Series Is Now Casting, Reveals Author Rick Riordan. ... Based on his bestselling YA fantasy series Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Riordan disclosed that his books were getting another adaptation by Disney+ back in 2020.

Is Disney going to reboot Percy Jackson?

The highly-anticipated Disney+ Percy Jackson reboot is officially underway as author Rick Riordan announced a preliminary casting call for the titular role. ... Riordan also said that the character is not limited to any specific ethnicity and that they're “looking for the best person who can embody the character."

Why was there never a Percy Jackson 3?

While Sea of Monsters did much better than its predecessor, at least in the eyes of the series' fans, it was apparently not enough to guarantee a Percy Jackson 3 movie. Many were hoping a third movie would happen, if only to see how much better they could improve upon the last two movies' mistakes.

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Is there a Percy Jackson series?

The series is set to cover the first five books within the Percy Jackson book series. Percy Jackson and the Olympians comprised of The Lightning Thief, The Sea of Monsters, The Titan's Curse, The Battle of the Labyrinth, and The Last Olympian.

Why is there going to be a Percy Jackson movie?

• Surprisingly, Riordan was actually in L.A. at the time, speaking with Disney executives to convince them that it would be worth investing in a Percy Jackson adaptation. He said it’s what the fans deserve and that online enthusiasm will help convince them that this needs to happen.

Is the author of Percy Jackson a Disney fan?

• It’s no secret that author Rick Riordan isn’t a huge fan of the movies. He’s written extensively about his relationship with the original creators and how he doesn’t support the two movies that did hit the big screen. When Disney bought 20th Century Fox and the rights to Percy Jackson switched over to the Mouse, fans around the world got excited.

How many books are there in the Percy Jackson series?

• The novels follow Perseus "Percy" Jackson, a young demigod sired by the Greek sea god Poseidon. Percy was raised by his human mother, and the revelation of his divine parentage sets in motion the major conflict of the series. The book series comprises five novels and two companion books, The Demigod Files and The Demigod Diaries.

When was Percy Jackson and the Olympians Sea of Monsters released?

• The new adaptation follows in the wake of 2010's Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief and its 2013 sequel, Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Sea of Monsters. Both films received lukewarm responses from critics and fans alike.