Summary
The actor playing Tyson inPercy Jackson and the Olympiansseason 2 has been revealed atSan Diego Comic-Con. The character is introduced in the second novel,The Sea of Monstersby Rick Riordan, and also appeared in the film adaptation, where he was played by Douglas Smith. As a fellow son of Poseidon,Tyson is Percy’s half-brother, but unlike Percy, Tyson is part of a mythological species known as the cyclops, giants from Greek mythology who only have one eye. AsSea of Monsterswill be adapted inPercy Jacksonseason 2, Tyson is joining the show.
At thePercy Jacksonpanel at SDCC, whereScreen Rantwas in attendance,Riordan introduced the actor who will be playing Tyson, Daniel Diemer. Riordan described the character traits that make Tyson unique while praising Diemer’s ability to bring Percy’s half-brother to life in the Disney+ television series. Diemer also had an opportunity to share his own enthusiasm and his personal connection to the source material. Check out their comments below:
Riordan:We meet an important new character, a shy, awkward, endearing, and incredible young cyclops who is Percy Jackson’s half-brother, Tyson. And today, I have the honor of introducing you to the actor who will bring that character to life: Daniel Diemer! Daniel’s enthusiasm and talent bring a whole new dimension to Tyson, and it’s going to be incredible to see him in the second season. I can’t wait for you guys to meet him and welcome him to the Percy Jackson universe.
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Why Tyson Is Important To Percy Jackson And The Olympians
He Changes Percy’s World And Makes The Universe More Expansive
As one of the most importantPercy Jacksoncharactersto be introduced after the events of the first season and its adaptation of the first book,The Lightning Thief, Tyson’s introduction is integral to the future of the mythological universe. As a sibling that Percy never knew he had, Tyson challenges Percy’s perspective on himself, his family, and his growing understanding of the modern mythological world he inhabits.Tyson becomes someone Percy cares deeply aboutand is determined to protect just as much as his mother, Annabeth Chase, and Grover Underwood.
While Tyson’s most prominent role is inThe Sea of Monsters, he also appears in every book within themainPercy Jacksonseries. If the Disney+ series stays true to this,Tyson will not only be important in season 2, but will continue to appear in all upcoming seasons, making Tyson’sPercy Jacksondebut even more exciting. He is an important character in the books, but an advantage of having a season to adapt every installment means he may be able to have further depth beyond the source material.
There are five books in the mainPercy Jacksonseries.
Having a cyclops character not only appear, but be a consistent presence throughout season 2, willfurther expand the fantastical and mythological elements established in season 1. While season 1 featured many gods and monsters, most of these characters looked like regular humans most of the time. Tyson’s singular eye will be a consistent reminder that he is not human, and it will be intriguing to see how this is visually depicted inPercy Jackson and the Olympiansseason 2.
Percy Jackson & the Olympians
Cast
Percy Jackson and the Olympians follows the journey of Percy Jackson as he embarks on a perilous quest to return Zeus’s master bolt. Joined by friends Annabeth and Grover, Percy confronts mythical challenges, seeking to avert a divine war and discover his place in the world.
