Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 Casts Tamara Smart as Thalia Grace
Tamara Smart has been announced as the newest addition to the cast of Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2, taking on the role of Thalia Grace. Smart will be joining the series as a recurring guest star, alongside the returning series regulars and new additions like Timothy Simons as Tantalus, as reported by Variety.
The upcoming season of the show will be adapting the second book in the Percy Jackson series, “The Sea of Monsters,” written by Rick Riordan. Production is currently underway, with the season set to premiere in 2025.
Riordan expressed his excitement about Smart’s casting, highlighting the importance of the character of Thalia Grace in the Percy Jackson universe. Describing Thalia as a powerful warrior with a rebellious spirit, Riordan praised Smart’s portrayal of the character as electric and fitting for the role.
Thalia Grace is depicted as the Demigod daughter of Zeus, known for her fierce loyalty to her friends and her rebellious nature. After sacrificing herself to protect her friends, Zeus transforms her into a tree that serves as a protective barrier for Camp Half-Blood.
Smart, known for her roles in Netflix’s “Resident Evil,” “The Worst Witch,” and films like “Artemis Fowl” and “A Babysitter’s Guide to Monster Hunting,” expressed her gratitude for joining the Percy Jackson series. She shared how special it was to work alongside the late Lance Reddick, who played Zeus in the first season, and to continue his legacy by portraying his character’s daughter once again.
Aside from Smart, the show boasts a talented production team, with creators Rick Riordan and Jonathan E. Steinberg serving as executive producers. The series is a collaboration between Disney Branded Television and 20th Television, with a lineup of industry veterans working behind the scenes to bring the beloved book series to life on screen.
As fans eagerly await the premiere of Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2, the addition of Tamara Smart as Thalia Grace promises to bring a dynamic and captivating performance to the beloved character.
