Since fans deserved season 2 of Percy Jackson and the Olympians after its triumphant success on the streamer, there comes an alleviating update on the show. Viewers were quite upset with Disney due to their silence over renewing the demand next season of the series, but now it has been confirmed that Percy and his friends are making a return trip to Camp Half-Blood.

Walker Scobell
Walker Scobell as Percy Jackson

Soon after Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 1 was released on Disney+, fans couldn’t resist demanding the next chapter, and after patiently waiting for the confirmation, Disney renewed the show for season 2. The series features Walker Scobell in the titular role and follows the story penned by Rick Riordan’s best-selling novel.

Fans Relieved After Disney Renews Season 2 of Percy Jackson and the Olympians

Ask a Percy Jackson and the Olympians fan about the Disney+ series, and they will take no time to speak highly of the incredible cast and the aligning narrative crafted by the author in his original novels. The writers’ room for season 2 was already open even before Disney greenlit it. As revealed by the co-creators and co-showrunners  Jon Steinberg and Dan Shotz, they left the conclusion of season 1 open-ended to make sure the arrival of season 2.

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Disney+ Percy Jackson and the Olympians
Percy Jackson and the Olympians

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And now that it has been officially renewed, fans are expressing satisfaction and excitement to witness the return of the Greek gods, monsters, and heroes on-screen.

The next season of Percy Jackson and the Olympians will be adapted from the author’s second novel The Sea of Monsters, which continues the story by sending Percy and his fellow demigods on an oceangoing quest to retrieve the Golden Fleece. The first season saw Walker Scobell‘s Percy parting ways with his friends after they failed to meet the deadline of returning the lightning bolt. Since the concluding scenes were left open-ended, it wouldn’t be a challenging task to follow the next book.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians Author Rick Riordan Shares Excitement About Season 2

Percy Jackson and the Olympians
Percy Jackson and the Olympians

Following the official confirmation of the Disney+ series, author Rick Riordan, the man behind crafting the massive world of Greek gods and monsters, has himself expressed anticipation for season 2. Along with Scobell, Leah Sava Jeffries, and Aryan Simhadri, who played Percy’s friends, are also returning to retrieve the golden fleece.

According to The Wrap, Rick Riordan said:

“I can’t wait to bring the next season of Percy Jackson to Disney+!… Raise anchors. Hoist the mainsail. All hands on deck, demigods. We’re heading for the Sea of Monsters!”

The first season became a massive hit soon after its release, making the show one of the most viewed and well-received Greek mythology series. Percy Jackson and the Olympians also featured actor Lance Reddick as one of the key characters: Zeus, whose sudden and unfortunate death gave an emotional aspect to his show.

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The co-creator of Percy Jackson and the Olympians commended Lance Reddick’s exceptional acting skills, and how the actor was able to incorporate different elements in his character at the same time. And now that Reddick is no more, the makers might have to make a tough decision while casting for Zeus.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians is available on Disney+

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