A new adaptation of the popular Percy Jackson and The Olympians novels is in development for Disney+.
The first two installments in the best-selling book series, The Lightning Thief and Sea of Monsters, were previously adapted for the big screen, but despite strong ensemble casts and decent box office returns, the movies received mixed reactions from fans and critics, and the franchise was scrapped.
Now, author Rick Riordan has announced that a new, more "faithful" take on the material is coming to the streaming service.
"Hey Percy Jackson fans, for the past decade, you've worked hard to champion a faithful on-screen adaptation of Percy Jackson's world," Riordan Tweeted. "Some of you have even suggested it would be a good series for Disney+. We couldn't agree more!
We can't say much more at this stage but we are very excited about the idea of a live-action series of the highest quality, following the storyline of the original Percy Jackson five-book series, starting with The Lightning Thief in season one. Rest assured that Becky & I will be involved in-person at every step of the show. There will be much more news in the future, but for now, we have a lot of work to do! Buckle up, demigods. It's going to a fantastic, exciting ride!"
Logan Lerman, who played Percy in both films, also took to Twitter to share his excitement.
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