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‘Percy Jackson’ Wouldn’t Be Watchable Without the Adult Cast

ALL GROWED UP

The showrunners took from the Harry Potter playbook: cast some accomplished, older actors to make up for the lackluster child stars.

Laura Wheatman Hill

Laura Wheatman Hill

Freelance Writer

Published Jan. 17 2024 4:29AM EST

A photo illustration of Jason Mantzoukas, Jay Duplass, and Megan Mullaly in ‘Percy Jackson’ — Photo Illustration by Luis G. Rendon/The Daily Beast/Disney+

Laura Wheatman Hill

Laura Wheatman Hill

Freelance Writer

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