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Percy Jackson and the Olympians has added several new faces to its highly anticipated second season. Based on Rick Riordan's best-selling fantasy novels, the Disney+ series follows the titular 12-year-old demigod, played by Walker Scobell, as he navigates a modern world of Greek mythology while discovering his destiny as the son of Poseidon. Percy Jackson season 2 is set to adapt Riordan's film The Sea of ​​Monsterswhere Percy embarks on a dangerous quest alongside Annabeth (Leah Jeffries) to recover the Golden Fleece, encountering formidable new enemies and friends along the way.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, four new stars have joined the cast of Percy Jackson season 2. Rosemarie DeWitt (The boys, crazy men) will guest star as CC, a stylish New Age guru who Percy and his team encounter on their search. Alex Paunovic (Snowpiercer, Van Helsing) takes on the role of the cyclops Polyphemus, who guards the coveted Golden Fleece. Kevin Chacón (Jessica Jones) will replace Andrew Alvarez as Hermes' other son, Chris Rodriguez, while Beatrice Kitsos (Zombie) rounds out the cast as newly created character Alison Simms, described as “a half-blood camp 'graduate' who lives in the human world, but is a true believer in the world that Kronos is promising” and teams with Luke.
What The New Percy Jackson Season 2 Cast Members Mean
New faces could shake up Camp Half-Blood
The addition of four new cast members continues Percy Jackson and the Olympians expansion of Rick Riordan's mythological world. Main antagonists of the second book in the series The Sea of ​​Monsters, are slowly being brought to life with Paunovic's portrayal of Polyphemus, an ancient Cyclops blinded by Odysseus, and DeWitt's CC, whose cheerful composure seems to be hiding something much more sinister for Percy and Annabeth to discover on their journey to retrieve the Golden Fleece. Fortunately, the two will find an ally in Percy's half-brother and Cyclops, Tyson, played by Daniel Diemer.
As Luke's numbers grow among half-bloods and disillusioned demigods, Kronos' promise of absolute power raises the stakes for the young heroes of Percy Jackson 2nd season. Kitsos will play Alison Simms, a character created specifically for the Disney+ series and former Camp Half-Blood graduate who champions Kronos' vision of a new Golden Age, albeit only to those who agree to serve him. As a widening chasm continues to divide the demigods, the fantasy series' second season looks poised to stick to the ever-shifting allegiances of Greek mythology and bring Percy even closer to the consequences of the Oracle's Great Prophecy.
Our Take on Percy Jackson Season 2's New Cast Members
From new gods to obscure gurus
The new casting announcement for Percy Jackson and the Olympians is a promising sign that the series is going all-in on delivering a rich adaptation of Riordan's book The Sea of ​​Monsters. Perhaps the most intriguing addition is Luke's ally Alison, who could provide new storytelling opportunities for the Disney+ adaptation. With a mix of fan favorites and exciting new additions, season two of Percy Jackson and the Olympians is shaping up to be an exciting sequel. The stakes are higher, the cast is stronger, and the potential for epic mythological adventures has never been greater.
Source: THR