Courtney B. Vance (The Hunt for Red October, The Preacher’s Wife) will play the role of Zeus in Disney’s second season Percy jackson and the gods of olympus. The character was originally Lance ReddickHe passed away shortly after production of the first season ended.
“I can’t tell you how excited I am to join this extraordinary cast,” Vance said in a statement. Percy jackson and the gods of olympus! There are few moments in an actor’s career when you can honestly say you’re about to star in a show with such a loyal fan base, filled with beloved characters from around the world, and based on a hugely successful book series.
“I know that playing the role of Zeus will be an unforgettable experience and I’m sending a hug from heaven to my brother Lance Reddick, who was taken from us too soon.”
Creator Rick Riordan “We are so excited and blessed to have Courtney B. Vance join us as King of Olympus – truly a gift from the gods!” said Riordan.
Showrunner Dan Shotts added: “The day we lost Lance Reddick, we lost an icon. It was great to work alongside this fierce and gentle genius in one of his final Zeus roles. Percy jackson and the gods of olympus It’s really awesome.
“I’m lucky to see this man standing high on Mount Olympus, but more importantly I’m lucky to be able to call him a friend. Finding someone to fill this role is no easy task, but When icon Courtney B. Vance answers the phone, we know the gods are listening.
“The film legend wanted to pay homage not only to the original novel, but to Lance’s legacy. We can’t wait for you to see him take the throne.
The second season will tell the story of the second book in the series, sea of monsters. In the story, Percy “returns to Camp Half-Blood a year later to find that his world has been turned upside down.
“His friendship with Annabeth is changing, he learns he has a Cyclops brother, Grover goes missing, and the camp is under siege by Kronos’s army. Percy’s journey to right his wrongs will take him Map and enter the deadly sea of monsters, where the secret destiny of the Son of Poseidon awaits.
series star Walker Scobell (Adam Project) as the titular demigod, Aryan Sinhadri (Grover Underwood), Leah Jeffries (played by Annabeth Chase) Green Turman (Chiron), Jason Mantzoukas (Dionysus), Dio Goodjohn (Clarice LaRue), Charlie Bushnell (Luke), Adam “Edge” Copeland (Ares), Jay Duplass (Hades), Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hermès), Timothy Omenson (Hephaestus), Lance Reddick (Zeus), and Toby Stephens (Poseidon).
When it comes to season 2, Scobell and Aryan Sinhadri “It feels older,” Leah Jeffries said, adding: “It feels more mature. It’s definitely been a little bit more hyped.
