Percy Jackson Finds New Zeus Actor Following Lance Reddick’s Death

Story by Brandon Schreur

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Renowned actor Courtney B. Vance steps in to play Zeus in Disney+'s 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' Season 2 after the tragic passing of original Zeus actor Lance Reddick.

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Vance, an Emmy winner for his role in 'The People v. O.J. Simpson', pays tribute to Reddick, saying he'll be giving his 'brother' a 'heavenly hug' as he takes on the iconic Zeus role.
The 'Percy Jackson' cast for Season 2 also includes Walker Scobell as Percy, Leah Sava Jeffries as Annabeth, and Andra Day as Athena, setting up an epic lineup of Greek god portrayals.

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Courtney B. Vance, Lance Reddick, Walker Scobell, Leah Sava Jeffries, Aryan Simhadri, Andra Day, Daniel Diemer, Timothy Simons, Disney+, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Percy Jackson and the Olympians

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