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Percy Jackson Casts Courtney B. Vance as Zeus After Lance Reddick

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Story by Selome Hailu
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Courtney B. Vance steps in as the new Zeus in the 'Percy Jackson' series after the untimely passing of original star Lance Reddick.
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  • Vance, known for his work in 'American Crime Story,' takes over the iconic role of the Greek god after Reddick's death at age 60 following the completion of Season 1.
  • The recasting comes as the Disney+ series expands its ensemble, with Tamara Smart recently announced to play the demigod Thalia Grace, daughter of Zeus, in a move that will undoubtedly shake up the Olympian family dynamics.
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Courtney B. Vance, Lance Reddick, Tamara Smart, Disney+, Percy Jackson and the Olympians
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