Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 Episode 1 cast and characters: Here's who brought the Disney+ fantasy series to life

Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 | Image Via: 20th Television
Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 | Image Via: 20th Television

The first episode of Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 is yet another combination of breathtaking visuals. At the beginning of this episode, Grover is taken by a dangerous monster.

The camp is also attacked; however, it is then revealed that Luke is poisoning Thalia so that the camp is put in danger. To protect the camp and save Grover, Percy is now ready for another dangerous adventure.


Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 Episode 1 cast and characters guide

1) Walker Scobell as Percy Jackson

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Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 | Image Via: 20th Television

In this episode of Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2, things get complicated for Percy after he begins to get nightmares about Grover. It cannot be denied that this episode mainly focuses on the beginning of Percy’s journey as he sets out to save Grover after finding out that his best friend is in grave danger.

He is not afraid to face the challenges that might come his way, as the place where Grover is is definitely not a safe place. Walker Scobell is bringing life to Percy’s character in a nuanced manner. Scobell is definitely a great cast for this role. Some of Scobell’s other projects include The Adam Project, Looking Through Water, etc.


2) Aryan Simhadri as Grover Underwood

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Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 | Image Via: 20th Television

Aryan Simhadri’s Grover is definitely the heart of this episode of the series. In the beginning, while searching for Pan, Grover comes across a flute. However, right then Alison arrives along with some other campers who tell Grover that they are now part of Luke’s rebellion.

Grover, understanding the danger, runs away; however, he is not able to reach safety, as he is taken away by a dangerous monster.


3) Leah Sava Jeffries as Annabeth Chase

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Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 | Image Via: 20th Television

Leah Sava’s performance in this episode is truly worth appreciating. In this episode, Annabeth appears right after Percy and Tyson are out on their way to their school.

Annabeth’s protective side comes out right away. She sees that Percy is being held by Tyson, and she thinks that Tyson is attacking Percy. However, they soon realize that their camp is in danger. Annabeth takes Tyson and Percy back to the camp, where things get complicated right away.


4) Timothy Simons as Tantalus

Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 | Image Via: 20th Television
Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 | Image Via: 20th Television

Yet another significant presence in this episode of Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2. Tantalus is now the new director of the camp. After the Laestrygonians' attack is stopped, Luke poisons Thalia, further endangering the camp.

Tantalus suggests that they should identify the responsible party for this attack, to which Percy tells him that Luke came to poison Thalia. Instead of focusing on the issue, Tantalus shifts his focus to Tyson. Tantalus orders to kill Tyson. Right at that moment, a trident appears over Tyson’s head, depicting that Tyson is Percy’s half-brother.


5) Daniel Diemer as Tyson

Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 | Image Via: 20th Television
Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 | Image Via: 20th Television

Daniel Diemer’s Tyson is introduced in this episode as a cyclops living with the Jacksons. Percy’s mother brought Tyson into their house to protect him. Tyson’s protective nature comes out every time Percy is in danger.

As the two of them go to the same school, Percy is the only person Tyson is friends with at the school. As this episode progresses, Tyson’s true identity comes to light because of Tantalus. Tyson is actually Percy’s half-brother. Daniel Diemer’s other projects include The Half of It, Under the Bridge, The Midnight Club, etc.


Other cast members of the series include:

  • Dior Goodjohn
  • Jason Mantzoukas
  • Beatrice Kitsos
  • Ken Godmere
  • Virginia Kull

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Edited by KOUSHIKI ROY