Percy Jackson is going to be adapted on Disney+ for a whole new series. And filming will begin this summer. We tell you more.
Do you remember Percy Jackson? Poseidon’s son? The latter will be back on Disney+. But this time, for a series! The story will really have known all the formats. We tell you more in this article.
Disney+ will start filming the Percy Jackson series
Basically, Percy Jackson is a saga of novels. And the latter was very followed by young people ten years ago. After that, the books were adapted into films. But the success was not as present. Since then, we heard more about it.
But thanks to Disney+, the story of this demigod will return to center stage. In a serial format this time. As we recall, the work of Rick Riordan was selling like hot cakes. In all, 180,000 copies sold worldwide.
And the story was available in 42 languages! A worldwide success. So, in 2020, Disney+ announced that the filming of the Percy Jackson series was indeed going to begin. A news that delighted all fans around the world. All want a faithful adaptation.
Because as always, between books and films, the scenario is not necessarily the same. And the fans were a little disappointed with the adaptation At the movie theater. But remember the story. Percy Jackson learns one day that he is the son of the God Poseidon, just that.
And with that, he develops great powers. He must then learn to master them and leaves to train in a special camp. In the books, his goal is to fight for the Titans do not destroy the Gods and the world with it.
A series that gives itself the means
Throughout the books, we learn while having fun. Because Percy Jackson is a friend and meets mythological personalities. So, it allows you to revise your classics. The Disney + series wants to stay on this register and so much the better! Because the films were disappointing.
Two in number, they were even criticized by the author himself. The franchise ended there. But years later, a series will therefore see the light of day. And this time, no question of repeating the same mistakes. The quality should be there.
Already, Rick Riorman, the author, will work with the writers and directors of the Disney+ series. A significant guarantee. Normally, this should therefore be more faithful to the universe of the literary saga. And it shouldn’t take too long. Filming will begin soon.
Indeed, the writer announced on his networks that the shooting should normallyt start in early summer. If all goes well and if the covid-19 does not invite itself by then. In any case, this Disney + series on Percy Jackson should appeal to many.
Indeed, the fans are numerous. And most are not very happy with films on the subject. So everyone hopes that the series can make up for the mistakes of the past. But we will have to wait a little longer. Case to follow in the coming months.