Courtney B. Vance has been cast as Zeus in Season 2 of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, replacing the late Lance Reddick, who passed away after filming his role in Season 1.
Executive producer Dan Shotz praised Vance for stepping into the role with respect for both the character and Reddick’s legacy.
Season 2, based on The Sea of Monsters, will premiere in 2025.
The cast includes Walker Scobell as Percy, Aryan Simhadri as Grover, and Leah Sava Jeffries as Annabeth.