Key Highlights
- Holt McCallany has been cast as Atlas in the third season of ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ on Disney+.
- David Costabile will play Dr. Thorn, a stern military academy headmaster with a mythological form.
- Jesse L. Martin joins the cast as Annabeth’s mortal dad Frederick Chase.
- The third season is expected to follow events from Rick Riordan’s ‘The Titan’s Curse’ novel.
Exclusive Cast Announcements for Season 3 of ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’
The highly anticipated third season of Disney+’s adaptation of Rick Riordan’s popular young adult series, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, is taking shape with several notable additions to its cast. Exclusive details have emerged revealing that actors Holt McCallany, David Costabile, and Jesse L. Martin will join the ensemble for Season 3.
Holt McCallany as Atlas: A Legendary Titan
In a pivotal role, Holt McCallany has been cast in a recurring guest role as Atlas, the legendary Titan and Bearer of Heaven. According to the original source material, Atlas was condemned by Zeus to hold up the celestial heavens after the last Titan war against the Olympians. In recent developments, Atlas has been freed from his burden and now seeks to lead the armies of Kronos in a war of vengeance. McCallany is set to appear in six episodes of Season 3.
David Costabile as Dr. Thorn: A Mysterious Military Headmaster
David Costabile, known for his roles in series like Suits and The Wire, will also be a recurring guest star in Season 3 playing the stern military academy headmaster, Dr. Thorn. While Costabile’s character is introduced as a human manifestation, fans of the book series know that he holds a more significant mythological form. The exact nature of his mythical transformation remains under wraps to preserve spoilers.
Jesse L. Martin as Frederick Chase: Annabeth’s Mortal Father
Completing the ensemble is Jesse L. Martin, who will portray Annabeth’s mortal father, Frederick Chase. Martin, a veteran of television series such as The Irrational and Ally McBeal, joins the cast to bring depth to Frederick’s character.
The description states that while Frederick is sometimes absent-minded, he is truly brilliant and has been deemed worthy by Athena to parent Annabeth. Their relationship has had its challenges but they remain deeply connected.
The Plot of Season 3
Season 3 of Percy Jackson and the Olympians is anticipated to follow the events of Rick Riordan’s third novel, ‘The Titan’s Curse.’ In this narrative arc, Percy must rescue the goddess Artemis and Annabeth after they are both kidnapped by Atlas. The season is set to delve into these complex storylines while continuing to explore the broader mythological world.
Other Cast Members
In addition to the new additions, returning cast members include Levi Chrisopulos as Nico di Angelo, Olive Abercrombie as Bianca di Angelo, Dafne Keen as Artemis, and Saara Chaudry as Zoë Nightshade. These characters, along with Percy Jackson (played by Walker Scobell) and Annabeth Chase (played by Leah Sava Jeffries), form the core of the series.
Production Details
The third season is currently in production in Vancouver. Season 2, which aired weekly on Disney+, saw Percy Jackson return to Camp Half-Blood one year later, facing new challenges and adventures. The upcoming season promises to continue this journey with new threats and characters.
For fans eagerly awaiting the next chapter of this mythological adventure, the casting news serves as a thrilling update in the lead-up to Season 3’s premiere.
