Disney+ announced today at San Diego Comic-Con that Daniel Diemer will join the cast of its highly anticipated series, “Percy Jackson and the Olympians,” as the beloved character Tyson. The actor will take on the role of the Cyclops in the upcoming second season, based on Rick Riordan’s bestselling novel, “The Sea of Monsters.”
Diemer joins a cast that includes Walker Scobell as Percy Jackson, Leah Sava Jeffries as Annabeth Chase, and Aryan Simhadri as Grover Underwood. Production on season two is slated to begin next week in Vancouver.
Tyson, a complex and endearing character, is crucial to the Percy Jackson mythology. His casting marks a significant step in bringing the beloved book series to the screen.
Diemer is known for his “Under the Bridge” and “The Midnight Club” roles. Fans of the series highly anticipate his portrayal of Tyson.
“Percy Jackson and the Olympians” season one is currently streaming on Disney+.
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I feel STOLEN!
He has TWO eyes!
Yes! He looks perfect! So happy we’re starting to hear casting announcements
Should’ve got someone with only one eye. I don’t like this