Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters was a disappointment domestically, pulling in $60 million, but internationally the film has been doing exceptionally well, with $92 million. The film is filled with computer-generated effects, but at one point producers were planning to use animatronics to create Polyphemus, the blind Cyclops (Robert Maillet). It didn't make it into the film, but studioADI has posted a video showcasing their work on the project, and a description explaining the change in direction. Below the video & description, is an image of the digitized version of Polyphemus, that was used in the film.
The second video, features lots and lots of alternate designs that studioADI artists conjured up for Percy Jackson's half-brother, Tyson the cyclops.
"Before we take an animatronic on set, we give it as much testing as possible. In the case of Polyphemus from PERCY JACKSON: SEA OF MONSTERS, we recorded our own in-house dialog from the script and pre-programmed the lip sync. By the time we shot, the script had changed. Much of the character's dialogue and action would not be settled on until post-production. The result is a heavily digital character. Here's our version." - studioADI
"While Polyphemus was intended to be a bellowing fearsome cyclops, Tyson needed to be a cyclops who was a "fun, cool guy". Easy to say, but what exactly does that look like? That's when the design team at ADI started creating concepts. Whether drawings, clay maquettes, photoshop art, it doesn't matter--it's all just to explore character possibilities. Once actor Douglas Smith was cast things started to focus. Ultimately, the studio mandate was to preserve as much of Douglas as possible. Here are the highlights of the process." - studioADI
Percy Jackson has had an unnervingly quiet school year. But then he discovers that the magical borders protecting Half Blood Hill are failing. Unless something is done, the camp will be attacked by demons and monsters. The only way to restore power to the camp's borders and to save their home is to find the mythical Golden Fleece. And the only who can undertake this dangerous quest are Percy and his friends. Embarking on a treacherous odyssey into the uncharted waters of the Sea of Monsters (known to humans as the Bermuda Triangle), they battle terrifying creatures, an army of zombies, and the ultimate Evil.
Percy Jackson: The Sea of Monsters (2013) directed by Thor Freudenthal, from a screenplay written by Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski. The cast includes: Logan Lerman, Alexandra Daddario, Jake Abel, Brandon T. Jackson, Douglas Smith, Leven Rambin, Nathan Fillion, and the always stellar, Stanley Tucci. It opened in theaters August 7th, 2013!
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