Daniel Diemer Joins the Cast of ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’
Daniel Diemer is set to join the cast of Percy Jackson and the Olympians.
Diemer will portray Tyson, the friendly Cyclops and half-brother of Percy, who also happens to be the son of Poseidon.
The news was broken by Percy Jackson author and series co-creator Rick Riordan via video message at the series’ San Diego Comic-Con panel yesterday.
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“Daniel Diemer’s enthusiasm and talent brings a whole new dimension to Tyson, and it’s going to be incredible to see him in the second season,” Riordan said. “I can’t wait for you guys to meet him and welcome him to the Percy Jackson universe.”
Diemer Is a Long Time Percy Jackson Fan
The second season of Percy Jackson and the Olympians will follow Percy Jackson (Walker Scobell), Annabeth Chase (Leah Sava Jeffries), and Grover Underwood (Aryan Simhadri) as they set out on an adventure based on Percy Jackson and The Sea of Monsters.
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In a separate video message, Diemer told the audience that he was thrilled to be joining the series.
“I’m thrilled and honored to step into the extraordinary universe of Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Now, I’ve been a fan of the books since I was 10 years old, and it’s a dream come true to be a part of this and embark on such an exciting adventure with such talented cast and crew and, of course, passionate fans. I can’t wait to bring Tyson to life and to share his journey with you all.”
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At this time, there is no word on when Season 2 of Percy Jackson will debut on Disney+. The show is expected to begin filming next week.
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