> At a Glance
> – Walker Scobell, 17, says playing Percy Jackson remains “terrifying” three years in
> – Season 2 of Percy Jackson and the Olympians is now streaming on Disney+, with season 3 filming
> – The actor credits author Rick Riordan’s on-set presence for calming his nerves
> > Why it matters: Fans get a candid look at the emotional weight of bringing a beloved literary hero to life under global scrutiny.
Three years after stepping into Percy Jackson’s shoes, Walker Scobell still feels the stakes every time cameras roll.
The Weight of the Role
Scobell was just 13 when cast and is now 17, leading Disney+’s adaptation of Rick Riordan’s blockbuster book series. New episodes of season 2 arrive weekly, while production on season 3 is already under way.
> Walker Scobell told News Of Los Angeles:
> “It’s definitely still daunting. You really want to do it right. It’s a big responsibility.”
Having Rick Riordan on board as writer and producer eases the pressure.
> “Anything that happens, anything that changes, this is him. This is still Percy Jackson. It calms me down a lot to think about that.”
From Fan to Franchise Star
Before booking the part, Scobell was a self-described “huge fan” of the novels.
- Landed the role one month after his screen debut in Netflix’s The Adam Project
- Grew up dreaming of joining the Marvel or Star Wars universes
- Calls the Disney+ gig “an amazing opportunity” to enter a major fictional world
He previously voiced admiration for Logan Lerman, who played Percy in the 2010 and 2013 films, and hoped to connect for advice.
Key Takeaways
- Season 2 adapts The Sea of Monsters and drops new episodes Wednesdays
- Scobell views Riordan’s involvement as his safety net against fan expectations
- Despite the nerves, the actor remains grateful to inhabit a universe he once read about
With season 3 already filming, the teen demigod’s journey is far from over-and neither are Scobell’s butterflies.
