Disney's Percy Jackson Trailer Leaves Out 8 Key Characters: Fans Outraged!

Summary

The new trailer for Disney's

Percy Jackson and the Olympians

hints at what's to come, although some important characters are missing.

The series seems to stay true to the original material, ensuring viewers will encounter familiar characters and narratives.

Important characters such as Dionysus, Luke, and Poseidon, although not featured in the promotional footage, will have significant roles in the series.

Disney has released a new trailer for Percy Jackson and the Olympians, providing a glimpse into the upcoming adaptation. However, some important characters are notably absent from the footage. The trailer introduces Walker Scobell's Percy Jackson and also showcases supporting characters like Annabeth Chase (Leah Sava Jeffries) and Clarisse La Rue (Dior Goodjohn). Additionally, viewers get to see Grover's (Aryan Simhadri) satyr legs, as well as the show's interpretation of Ares (Adam Copeland) and Medusa (Jessica Parker Kennedy). This trailer suggests that the adaptation will closely follow Rick Riordan's original book series. With the potential for a full-fledged franchise, considering Riordan's other book series, viewers can expect to see even more familiar faces when Percy Jackson premieres on Disney+ later this year. While some characters may not be featured in the current promotional material, they will still make appearances in the show's first season.

9 Dionysus

Disney's newest teaser for Percy Jackson showcases Camp Half-Blood and includes a voiceover, likely from Chiron, who is one of Percy's mentors at the demigod training center. However, the director of Camp Half-Blood, Dionysus, is noticeably absent from the footage. Dionysus, also known as Mr. D, is the Greek god of Wine and is tasked with overseeing the demigods as a punishment from Zeus. As he plays a significant role in all five books of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, he will be an important character in the upcoming adaptation.

Previously played by Stanley Tucci in the Percy Jackson movies, Dionysus will now be portrayed by Jason Mantzoukas in the Disney+ show. Fans can expect an early appearance from Dionysus, who will be part of the group welcoming Percy to Camp Half-Blood, even though he amusingly refers to him as "Peter Johnson." Although his absence from the teaser means fans will have to wait a bit longer, they can look forward to seeing Dionysus in all his grouchy glory.

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7 Luke Castellan

Luke Castellan plays a pivotal role in the Percy Jackson books, although his true significance remains undisclosed until later in Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Consequently, it comes as no surprise that Disney's latest Percy Jackson trailer doesn't feature him. Luke holds the prestigious position of head counselor at Camp Half-Blood, leading Hermes' cabin. Acting as Percy's trusted friend and mentor, he will assist in training the other demigods in Percy Jackson season 1. Luke's involvement in the series' most shocking revelation may explain his omission from the trailer. Nonetheless, Disney would be wise to establish his character arc early on.

6 Poseidon

Charlie Bushnell has been cast as Luke in the upcoming Percy Jackson adaptation, taking over the role from Jake Abel, who portrayed the character in the Percy Jackson movies. There is speculation that Bushnell may have made an appearance in the background of one of the teaser shots featuring Camp Half-Blood in the Percy Jackson series. However, Disney+ has yet to officially introduce Luke as one of the significant characters in Percy Jackson's story.

Percy, being the offspring of Poseidon, will eventually have a significant encounter with his divine father in Percy Jackson season 1. This pivotal moment for the character is deliberately left unspoiled in the Disney+ teaser, heightening the anticipation among fans. The portrayal of Poseidon by Toby Stephens promises a spectacular introduction for the Greek god. In the meantime, viewers will have to be content with catching a glimpse of Percy as he enters the Poseidon cabin in the Percy Jackson trailer. This tantalizing sneak peek hints at the exciting events to come, as Poseidon is one of the formidable Olympian gods known as the Big Three in the series.

5 Gabe Ugliano

4 Zeus

Gabe Ugliano, Percy Jackson's step-father, did not make an appearance in Disney's new trailer, which focused on Percy's mother and the Minotaur scene. However, Gabe plays a significant role in the Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan. Described as unpleasant and abusive, his character serves a purpose in the story. While Gabe's absence may go unnoticed by Percy Jackson fans in the teaser, he will be introduced in the first season of the Disney+ series. Timm Sharp will take on the role of Gabe, following in the footsteps of Joe Pantoliano from the Percy Jackson movies.

Percy Jackson season 1 will prominently feature Zeus, as the entire plot revolves around the search for his stolen Lightning Bolt. Disney's initial footage keeps this plot twist a secret, likely to surprise newcomers to the story. However, fans can be reassured that Zeus will appear in upcoming episodes, this time portrayed by Lance Reddick instead of Sean Bean, who played the Greek god in the Percy Jackson films.

Zeus holds the position of the second member of the Olympian Big Three, accompanied by Hades to complete the trio. In the initial Percy Jackson book, Zeus plays a crucial role in advancing the plot, and due to his significant standing among the gods of Olympus, he remains a prominent figure. Despite his absence in the Disney+ teaser, Reddick's character will make frequent appearances throughout the Percy Jackson series.

3 Hades

Hades, the ultimate member of the Big Three, is noticeably absent from Disney's Percy Jackson teaser. However, viewers can anticipate his appearance in Percy Jackson season 1, where he will interfere with Percy's mission to retrieve Zeus' Lightning Bolt. Jay Duplass has been selected to portray this Greek deity, previously brought to life by Steve Coogan. Duplass is a fitting choice to embody the cunning and resentful nature of Hades. Unfortunately, fans are disappointed not to catch a glimpse of him in the recent footage. Nevertheless, they won't have to wait long to witness Duplass' portrayal of Hades, as the Disney+ series is set to arrive sooner than expected.

2 Hermes

1 Thalia Grace

Unlike the Percy Jackson and the Olympian series, where Hermes doesn't make an appearance until the second book, the Disney+ series has already cast Lin-Manuel Miranda to play the character. This suggests that the Greek god of travel might make an earlier debut than anticipated, possibly in a scene featuring the other confirmed Olympians. Unfortunately, the new teaser for Percy Jackson doesn't provide any further information about Miranda's role since he is not shown in the promotional footage. Fans will have to patiently wait to discover how Hermes will be integrated into the first season of Percy Jackson.

Thalia Grace, a character from the Percy Jackson series, is not introduced in the first book; however, Percy is informed by Grover about her tragic demise. Thalia sacrifices herself to protect Annabeth, Luke, and Grover from monsters, and her spirit transforms into the pine tree that stands outside Camp Half-Blood. Given the significant impact of her death on the other characters, it is crucial to share Thalia's story in the first season of the Percy Jackson series. It is possible that the Disney+ show will depict a flashback of Thalia's final moments as Grover narrates this information to Percy. Unfortunately, the Percy Jackson teaser merely shows the tree without revealing Thalia's appearance. Fans will have to wait until the series premieres in 2023 to find out if she is included.