Percy Jackson: A Mythological Casting Overlap

The Mythological Casting of Percy Jackson

The Percy Jackson TV show has brought a fresh perspective to the mythological world with its casting decisions, creating new and intriguing interpretations of the characters.

Percy in a waterbed store next to Procrustes in Percy Jackson episode 7

The series has corrected the age difference from the 2010 movie, portraying the main trio as 12 years old, and has introduced a plethora of new mythological figures from the books.

In a surprising twist, the TV show has even cast an actor from the 2010 movie to play a character absent from the original adaptation, adding a subtle link between the two productions.

Julian Richings: From Charon to Procrustes

Julian Richings, known for his role as Death in the series Supernatural, has made a significant impact in both the 2010 movie and the Percy Jackson TV show.

Julian Richings as Charon in Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief movie

In the 2010 movie, Richings portrayed the eerie Charon, the ferryman of the Underworld, a role that suited his enigmatic presence.

However, in the TV show, Richings took on the role of Procrustes, also known as Crusty, as he attempts to guard the entrance to the Underworld and trap his victims in waterbeds.

Despite playing entirely different characters in the two productions, Procrustes and Charon share a close connection, both being tasked with important roles in the Underworld.

Richings' Expanded Role in the TV Show

In the Percy Jackson TV show, Julian Richings' role as Procrustes offers him a better opportunity to showcase his range as an actor, with a perfect blend of ominous disposition and humor.

Unlike the film adaptation, where Richings' role as Charon had limited dialogue, the TV show provides him with a relatively bigger role in the character's quest, including discussions about having a god as a father.

Richings' expanded role in the TV show highlights the depth of his character and provides an intriguing contrast to his previous portrayal of Charon in the 2010 movie.