“Percy Jackson” Season 2 Adds Daniel Diemer as Tyson, the Cyclops

Disney+ Casts Daniel Diemer as Tyson for “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” Season Two

In a surprise announcement at San Diego Comic-Con, Rick Riordan and Disney+ unveiled Daniel Diemer as the newest addition to the cast of “Percy Jackson and the Olympians.” Diemer, known for his role in Hulu’s “Under the Bridge,” will take on the pivotal role of Tyson, the beloved cyclops.

Joining leads Walker Scobell (Percy Jackson), Leah Sava Jeffries (Annabeth Chase), and Aryan Simhadri (Grover Underwood), Diemer steps into the fantasy world as a series regular. Production for the eagerly anticipated second season, based on Rick Riordan’s “The Sea of Monsters,” commences next week in Vancouver.

In the upcoming season, Percy Jackson returns to Camp Half-Blood to confront unprecedented challenges. Amidst changing dynamics with Annabeth and Grover’s mysterious disappearance, Percy discovers Tyson. He is a gentle giant struggling to fit into the human world. Unbeknownst to him, Tyson shares a divine lineage as the son of Poseidon, making Percy his newfound half-brother.

Diemer’s recent roles in “Under the Bridge” and Netflix’s “The Half Of It” showcase his versatility and depth, setting high expectations for his portrayal of Tyson. His upcoming projects include “Thug” alongside Liam Neeson and Ron Perlman, highlighting his rising star in both television and film.

Rick Riordan and Jonathan E. Steinberg created “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” season two. Disney Branded Television and 20th Television produce it. The executive producers are Jonathan E. Steinberg, Dan Shotz, and Rick Riordan. You can already stream the first season on Disney+. Fans are eagerly waiting for season two to see Percy’s epic adventures continue in the Sea of Monsters.

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