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The first season of the show, which premiered December 19, adapts "The Lightning Thief," the first "Percy Jackson" novel. It follows Percy Jackson (Walker Scobell), a young demigod who learns that he's the son of Poseidon, god of the sea, and is sent on a quest to retrieve his uncle Zeus' master bolt. On the way, he's accompanied by Annabeth Chase (Leah Sava Jeffries), who's a daughter of Athena, and Grover Underwood (Aryan Simhadri), who's a satyr.

The well-received show serves as a redemption arc for the "Percy Jackson" series, given that 20th Century Fox's 2010s films based on the books were a disappointment both for many fans and Riordan himself. Unlike the films, which featured aged-up versions of the characters, this series stars children — even though it made filming more difficult.

"Everybody whose life was going to be more complicated because we were doing it this way understood, and committed to, and embraced at the beginning that this is just what the show is," co-showrunner Jon Steinberg told Business Insider at New York Comic Con in October.

Walker Scobell plays Percy Jackson, the titular hero of the series and son of Poseidon.

left: percy jackson holding a sword in the live action show, looking determined; right: walker scobell smiling on a red carpet

Walker Scobell plays Percy Jackson. Disney/David Bukach; Arturo Holmes/WireImage

Fans first met the new Percy Jackson in April 2022, when Riordan announced on his website that Walker Scobell had been cast in the role.

Scobell recently starred alongside Ryan Reynolds in the Shawn Levy-directed Netflix movie "The Adam Project."

Leah Sava Jeffries plays Annabeth Chase, Percy's shrewd best friend and daughter of Athena.

left: annabeth in percy jackson live action, with braids pulled into pigtails at her sides and wearing armor; right: leah sava jeffires smiling widely on a red carpet

Leah Sava Jeffries plays Annabeth Chase. Disney/David Bukach; The Walt Disney Company via Getty Images

Jeffries recently starred alongside Idris Elba and Iyana Halley in the 2022 film "Beast."

Aryan Simhadri plays Grover Underwood, Percy's satyr best friend.

left: grover in percy jackson live action, wet from rain and looking distressed with horns coming out of his curly hair; right: aryan simhadri on a red carpet, smiling slightly

Aryan Simhadri plays Grover Underwood. Disney/David Bukach; The Walt Disney Company via Getty Images

Simhadri recently starred in the animated series "Adventures in Wonder Park," as well as the 2022 remake of "Cheaper by the Dozen."

Jason Mantzoukas plays Dionysus, the god of wine stuck manning Camp Half-Blood.

left: dionysus looking skeptical in live action percy jackson; right: jason mantzoukas with thick facial hair on a red carpet

Jason Mantzoukas plays Dionysus. Disney/David Bukach; Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images

Mantzoukas is a comedic actor known for memorable guest roles on sitcoms like "The Good Place" and "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," as well as voice acting on series like "Big Mouth."

Glynn Turman plays Chiron, the centaur who directs Camp Half-Blood.

left: chiron in the live action percy jackson, a serios man in glasses and a blazer; right: glynn turman, tipping a large hat and smiling

Glynn Turman plays Chiron. Disney/David Bukach; Unique Nicole/FilmMagic

Turman is known for his roles in the 1960s sitcom "Peyton Place" and HBO drama "The Wire," and recently appeared in the film "80 for Brady."

Virginia Kull will play Sally Jackson, Percy's mother.

left: sally jackson looking serious in live action percy jackson; right: virginia kull smiling slightly on a red carpet

Virginia Kull plays Sally Jackson. Disney/David Bukach; Ruby Wallau/Getty Images

Kull is known for roles in "Big Little Lies" and "Super Pumped."

Timm Sharp plays Gabe Ugliano, Sally's lackluster boyfriend.

left: gabe ugliano, a sleazy looking guy smiling in the live action percy jackson; right: timm sharp smiling on a red carpet, wearing glasses

Timm Sharp plays Gabe Ugliano. Disney/David Bukach; Amanda Edwards/WireImages

Sharp is known for roles in "On the Verge" and "Enlightened."

Megan Mullally will play Alecto, the Fury who masquerades as Percy's teacher Mrs. Dodds.

left: alecto, a severe woman with a red shirt and grey hair in percy jackson; right: megan mullally wearing a pair of glasses and smiling widely

Megan Mullally plays Mrs. Dodds, also known as the fury Alecto. Disney/David Bukach; Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Mullally is known for her role on series like "Will & Grace" and "Party Down."

The late Lance Reddick plays Zeus, lord of Olympus and god of the sky.

left: zeus, a serious man in a suit in percy jackson: right: lance reddick, smiling slightly and half lit on the side of his face

The late Lance Reddick plays Zeus. Disney/David Bukach; Jeff Vespa/WireImage/Getty

Reddick, who died in March at age 60, is known for his roles in "The Wire" and "John Wick."

Toby Stephens plays Poseidon, the god of the sea and Percy's father.

left: poseidon, a man with light facial hair in percy jackson; right: toby stephens clean shaven on a red carpet, smiling slightly

Toby Stephens plays Poseidon. Disney/David Bukach; Leigh Vogel/Getty Images for Netflix

Stephens is known for his roles in "Die Another Day" and the BBC adaptation of "Jane Eyre."

Charlie Bushnell plays Luke Castellan, a longtime camper and son of Hermes.

left: luke castellan in armor and a helmet, looking extremely serious; right: charlie bushnell smiling on a red carpet

Charlie Bushnell plays Luke Castellan. Disney/David Bukach; Rodin Eckenroth/FilmMagic

Bushnell is known for his role in the Disney+ series "Diary of a Future President."

Lin-Manuel Miranda plays Hermes, the messenger god.

left: hermes in percy jackson, smiling widely and wearing a plain hoodie; right: lin-manuel miranda smiling and wearing a turtleneck

Lin-Manuel Miranda plays Hermes. Disney/David Bukach; NBC/Getty Images

Miranda is best known for his work as a playwright and actor in musical productions like "Hamilton" and "In The Heights."

Jay Duplass plays Hades, the god of death and riches, and the lord of the Underworld.

left: hades in percy jackson, with neatly trimmed facial hair and wearing a black and green suit; right: jay duplass smiling and wearing a casual blazer and tee shirt

Jay Duplass plays Hades. Disney/David Bukach; Dia Dipasupil/WireImage

Duplass is known for his roles in "Transparent," "Industry," and "The Chair."

Timothy Omundson plays Hephaestus, the god of technology, blacksmiths, forges, and fire.

left: hephaestus in percy jackson, with grey hair, glasses, and looking serious; right: Timothy Omundson on a red carpet wearing glasses and smiling slightly

Timothy Omundson plays Hephaestus. Disney/David Bukach; Chris Haston/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images

Omundson is known for his roles in "Psych" and "Judging Amy."

Adam Copeland plays Ares, the god of war.

left: ares on a bike, wearing a helmet and leather jacket and smiling; right: adam copeland on a red carpet in glasses and wearing a suit jacket

Adam Copeland plays Ares. Disney/David Bukach; Tommaso Boddi/WireImage

Copeland, a professional wrestler also known by his ring name Edge, has also appeared in the TV series "Vikings" and "Haven."

Suzanne Cryer plays Echidna, the mother of all monsters.

left: echidna, a woman with half back hair and a suit, in percy jackson; right: Suzanne Cryer in a teal dress smiling on a red carpet

Suzanne Cryer plays Echidna. Disney/David Bukach; Kayla Oaddams/FilmMagic

Cryer is known for "Silicon Valley" and recently appeared in "Mrs. Davis."

Jessica Parker Kennedy plays Medusa, the mythical monster whose gaze turns others into stone.

left: medusa, a woman with red lipstick and a hat with a veil over her eyes, in percy jackson; right: Jessica Parker Kennedy standing on a red carpet, smiling slightly and wearing red lipstick

Jessica Parker Kennedy plays Medusa. isney/David Bukach; Monica Schipper/Getty Images

Kennedy is known for "The Flash" television series and "Black Sails."

Dior Goodjohn plays Clarisse La Rue, a daughter of Ares.

left: clarisse in percy jackson, a serious looking girl with an orange shirt; right: dior goodjohn with her hair in a high ponytail, smiling widely

Dior Goodjohn plays Clarisse La Rue. Disney/David Bukach; Leon Bennett/Getty Images

Goodjohn is known for her roles in series like "Head of the Class" and "Are You Afraid of the Dark?"

Olivea Morton plays Nancy Bobofit, one of Percy's classmates at his mortal school.

left: olivea morton as nancy bobofit in percy jackson, looking menacingly forward and wearing a jean jacket; right: olivea morton in a red velvet dress, smiling on a red carpet

Olivea Morton plays Nancy Bobofit in "Percy Jackson and the Olympians." Disney+; Noam Galai/Getty Images

Morton has previously appeared in the TV series "Angel," as well as the shorts "Better Now" and "And Yet They Speak."

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Here's the cast of 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' and who they're playing on the Disney+ show

Walker Scobell plays Percy Jackson, the titular hero of the series and son of Poseidon.

Leah Sava Jeffries plays Annabeth Chase, Percy's shrewd best friend and daughter of Athena.

Aryan Simhadri plays Grover Underwood, Percy's satyr best friend.

Jason Mantzoukas plays Dionysus, the god of wine stuck manning Camp Half-Blood.

Glynn Turman plays Chiron, the centaur who directs Camp Half-Blood.

Virginia Kull will play Sally Jackson, Percy's mother.

Timm Sharp plays Gabe Ugliano, Sally's lackluster boyfriend.

Megan Mullally will play Alecto, the Fury who masquerades as Percy's teacher Mrs. Dodds.

The late Lance Reddick plays Zeus, lord of Olympus and god of the sky.

Toby Stephens plays Poseidon, the god of the sea and Percy's father.

Charlie Bushnell plays Luke Castellan, a longtime camper and son of Hermes.

Lin-Manuel Miranda plays Hermes, the messenger god.

Jay Duplass plays Hades, the god of death and riches, and the lord of the Underworld.

Timothy Omundson plays Hephaestus, the god of technology, blacksmiths, forges, and fire.

Adam Copeland plays Ares, the god of war.

Suzanne Cryer plays Echidna, the mother of all monsters.

Jessica Parker Kennedy plays Medusa, the mythical monster whose gaze turns others into stone.

Dior Goodjohn plays Clarisse La Rue, a daughter of Ares.

Olivea Morton plays Nancy Bobofit, one of Percy's classmates at his mortal school.

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