The actor made a special appearance as Zeus in the first season of the Disney+ series before passing away in March 2023
The last episode of Percy Jackson and the olympians, “The prophecy is fulfilled”is now available in the Disney+ catalog and is dedicated to Lance Reddickwho made a special appearance as Zeus in the closing chapter of the first season before passing away in March 2023.
“In memory of Lance Reddick“, says a message at the end of the episode. Known for the series LostThe Wire and the film franchise John Wick, Reddick He died at the age of 60, victim of ischemia caused by arterial disease.
On social media, fans paid tribute to the actor: “You were giant, you lived up to the role. It hurts so much to know that we lost such an incredible and talented person. Lance Reddickour eternal Zeus“, wrote a user on X, formerly Twitter. Check out:
You were giant, you lived up to the role… It hurts so much to know that we lost such an incredible and talented person. Lance Reddick, our eternal Zeus. 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/RcmDwqvaYo
— Lucas ⚡️- #YT Nerd Em Cartaz (@nerdemcartaz) January 31, 2024
Lance Reddick delivered the best Zeus possible, the way he glares at Percy, his posture, his class, the blood in his eyes, everything!! He will be greatly missed in the next seasons of the series 🖤#PercyJacksonAndTheOlympians#Percy Jacksonpic.twitter.com/GHDdMrKNG0
— d💫 already misses percy jackson ♆ (@DarkHorseGurl) January 31, 2024
In just a few minutes of this episode of Percy Jackson, Lance Reddick delivered an incredible Zeus, a shame it was the first and last time we saw him in that role… Rest in peace.#PercyJacksonAndTheOlympianspic.twitter.com/pDiRz3wrD1
— João Luiz (@joaoluiz_l) January 31, 2024
And what an absurd performance from Lance Reddick. The actor had a strong screen presence, providing a real sense of danger.
The bad thing is that along with that, every time he appeared, a tear would flow.#Percy Jacksonpic.twitter.com/R5MQidLxg1
— Cinema Engineer (@EngDoCinema) January 31, 2024
About Percy Jackson and the olympians
In Percy Jackson and the olympianswe follow the story of a troubled teenager, who discovers he is the son of Poseidon, the god of the seas, which makes him a demigod. However, with the powers come all the dangers, including a hunt led by Zeuswho believes that the young man stole his Master Bolt.
Percy Jackson and the olympians is starred by Walker Scobell (The Adam Project) as Percy Jackson, Leah Jeffries (Empire: Fame and Power) as Annabeth Chase It is Aryan Simhadri (Twelve is too much) as Grover Underwoodwho form the protagonist trio.
The series also has Virginia Kull (Big Little Lies) as Sally Jacksonthe mother of Percy; Glynn Turman (The Supreme Voice of the Blues) as Chiron, the activities director of Camp Meio Sangue, exclusively for demigods; It is Jason Mantzoukas (The Good Place) as the god Dionysuswho was punished by Zeus and obliged to coordinate the place.
Toby Stephens (007 – A New Day to Die) as Poseidon, Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton) as Hermes, Timothy Omundson (Psycho) as Hephaestus, Adam Copeland (Vikings) as Ares It is Jay Duplass (Transparent) as Hades. Watch the trailer:
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