Percy Jackson and the Olympians has found its Tyson. Daniel Diemer has been cast in Season 2 of the Disney+ series as the lovable Cyclops, who is also Percy’s (Walker Scobell) paternal half brother, the son of Poseidon and a nymph.
In addition to Scobell, Diemer joins returning Leah Sava Jeffries (Annabeth Chase) and Aryan Simhadri (Grover Underwood) as a series regular.
Author and series co-creator Rick Riordan announced the news via a video message at the show’s San Diego Comic-Con panel on Thursday. “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.” Walker Scobell and the cast react to the news of the latest #PercyJackson and the Olympians casting for Season 2 – Daniel Diemer, who will play Percy Jackson’s half-brother, Tyson pic.twitter.com/jB6L33szUq In a video message of his own, Diemer told the crowd: “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.
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