Andra Day Joins 'Percy Jackson' Cast as Athena in Exciting Season Two

Singer Andra Day debuts as Athena in Disney's 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' season two. The series, featuring Walker Scobell and Leah Sava Jeffries, plunges into the 'Sea of Monsters' storyline. Fans can anticipate more mythology and high-stakes adventures with an ensemble cast expanding in 2025 release.

Andra Day, renowned singer and songwriter, has been announced as a cast member for the second season of Disney's 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians,' playing the role of Athena, reports The Hollywood Reporter. In a video statement, Day expressed eagerness to embody the character and collaborate with the talented cast.

The returning ensemble includes Jeffries as Annabeth, alongside Walker Scobell taking on the role of Percy. Aryan Simhadri reprises his character as Grover, with Charlie Bushnell returning as Luke, and Dior Goodjohn as Clarisse. New additions to the cast include Daniel Diemer as Tyson the Cyclops and Tamara Smart as Thalia Grace, daughter of Zeus. Meanwhile, Sandra Bernhard, Kristen Schaal, and Margaret Cho will guest star as the Gray Sisters.

'Percy Jackson and the Olympians', a fantasy series crafted by Rick Riordan and Jonathan E. Steinberg for Disney+, is inspired by the bestselling book series. The show, launched in December 2023, features Walker Scobell as Percy, Leah Sava Jeffries as Annabeth, and Aryan Simhadri as Grover. Season two, set for 2025, adapts 'The Sea of Monsters' from Riordan's work, promising thrilling new developments for the characters.

(With inputs from agencies.)