The first Disney+ trailer Percy Jackson series has already proven to have the biggest edge over the two film adaptations. Fans have expressed their excitement for the upcoming series and are confident enough that it will do the novels justice.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians The series had two film versions that were popular with fans due to their lack of fidelity to the books. The Lightning Thiefreleased in 2010, changed so many important details and disappointed many fans. sea of monstersthe 2013 sequel also frustrated audiences, including author Rick Riordan.
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Percy Jackson Writer’s Involvement Proves Beneficial for the Series
Following the announcement of the upcoming Disney+ series, reactions from across the fandom have been mixed. Some feared it would ruin the series for the third time. However, when Riordan announced his involvement with the show, the air cleared and doubts were cast aside.
Indeed, Riordan’s involvement in Disney+ Percy Jackson The series is the franchise’s best advantage over the two ill-fated film adaptations. Based on the trailer, many small but significant details have been incorporated.
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Important book details spotted in the trailer
The iconic orange shirt campers wore in the novels was immediately spotted. The movie versions may have made this unnecessary. Another unique detail of the books is the U-shape formation of the cabins. The location, which was fully depicted in the novel, was omitted in the films. Percy’s cabin is located in the middle of two other cabins, but the film moved his abode to a secluded beach believed to have been built by his father. Percy’s opening line in The Lightning Thief was also used as an intro in the trailer.
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For many avid fans of the series, having the author in charge has been a relief. Not only will Riordan be overseeing production, but he’ll also be the lead writer. Loyalty to the source material has always been the show’s dilemma, and it looks like the show is already being well received by audiences.
Production is currently underway with main cast Walker Scobell as Percy Jackson, Leah Sava Jeffries as Annabeth Chase, and Aryan Simhadri as Grover Underwood. Together, the trio will delve into the world of Greek gods and monsters as they discover the gifts bestowed upon them by their parents.
According to Riordan, Disney+ Percy Jackson and the Olympians will likely be presented in early 2024.
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