Courtney B. Vance has joined the cast of “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” as Zeus. The role was originally played by Lance Reddick, who died at age 60 shortly after production wrapped on Season 1. Zeus is the Greek god of the sky and the father of demigod Thalia Grace (recently announced cast member Tamara […]

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‘Percy Jackson’ Casts Courtney B. Vance as Zeus Following Lance Reddick’s Death: ‘I’ll Be Giving My Brother a Heavenly Hug’

Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2 has officially recast the role of Zeus. The Greek god was played in season 1 by Lance Reddick, who passed away in March 2023, shortly after production wrapped on season 1. Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2 is based on The Sea of Monsters, the second novel in Rick Riordan's original Percy Jackson book series, which sees the titular hero and his friends encountering more gods and monsters from Greek …

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Percy Jackson and the Olympians has officially recast the role of Zeus. The Disney+ series has cast Courtney B. Vance to take up the mantle from the late Lance Reddick, who died last year, shortly after the first season was released. “Finding someone to step into this role going forward was not an easy task, […]

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‘Percy Jackson’ Casts Courtney B. Vance As Zeus In Wake Of Lance Reddick’s Death

Disney+ has announced the recasting of Zeus in Percy Jackson and the Olympians one year after the tragic passing of Lance Reddick. Variety was first to report. Courtney B. Vance, best known for his roles in The Preacher’s Wife and Lovecraft Country, Vance most recently starred in Hulu’s Grotesquerie as Marshall Tryon, a professor and the husband of Detective Lois Tryon (Neicy Nash). Percy fans have long been skeptical over a recasting given how …

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Percy Jackson Season 2 Announces Zeus Recasting After Lance Reddick's Death

Photo Credit: Disney+ Courtney B. Vance has been tapped to play Zeus in Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 following the passing of Lance Reddick. Reddick played Zeus in the first season of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, which premiered on Disney+ in December 2023. Reddick then sadly passed away shortly after production on the first season finished in March 2023 at age 60. Per Variety, Vance has now been tapped to take over the Zeus role…

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

Following the passing of actor Lance Reddick, the Percy Jackson series has found a new Zeus. Tony winner Courtney B. Vance will be taking on the role in the second season of the Disney+ series, which is currently in production.

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Courtney B. Vance Cast as Zeus in PERCY JACKSON Series

Percy Jackson and the Olympians has tapped Courtney B. Vance to replace the late Lance Reddick as Zeus in Season 2 of the Disney+ adaptation, TVLine has learned. The news follows the streamer’s first footage of the upcoming episodes, which are being eyed for a 2025 release. The forthcoming installment will tackle The Sea of […]

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Percy Jackson Recasts Zeus: Courtney B. Vance to Succeed the Late Lance Reddick in Season 2

Lance Reddick sadly passed away in March 2023 at the age of 60, and now, there’s an update on his role in season two of Percy Jackson and the Olympians.  If you don’t know, Lance portrayed the role of Zeus, and it was unclear if producers were going to recast the role for future seasons of the series. Now, it has been confirmed that the role has been recast. Keep reading to find out more…  Courtney B. Vance has officially been cast in the role. …

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‘Percy Jackson’ Season 2 Recasting: Courtney B. Vance Takes Over Late Lance Reddick’s Role as Zeus | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip

Courtney B. Vance will be stepping into Lance Reddick's godly shoes at the top of Mount Olympus. Per Variety, the Hunt For Red October actor will recast Reddick as Zeus in the upcoming season of Disney+'s Percy Jackson And The Olympians. Reddick died at the age of 60 shortly after wrapping his role as king of the gods in season one. "I can’t tell you how excited I am to join the extraordinary cast of Percy Jackson and the Olympians!" Vance said…

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Courtney B. Vance will take on the late Lance Reddick’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians role

In Percy Jackson and the Olympians season one, Lance Reddick played the role of the King of Gods, Zeus, to perfection. Sadly, before season two of the series could come to life, Reddick passed away. But now, we’ve learned who will step into Zeus’ business casual loafers and take on the role after Reddick’s death. Courtney B. Vance has been cast as Zeus in Percy Jackson and the Olympians season two, and we are excited to see his version of the ro…

‘Percy Jackson’ Casts Courtney B. Vance as Zeus Following Lance Reddick’s Death: ‘I’ll Be Giving My Brother a Heavenly Hug’

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