AceShowbiz - Andra Day, a celebrated actress and R&B singer, will join the cast of Disney+'s "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" in its second season as Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom. Athena, the mother of Annabeth Chase (played by Leah Sava Jeffries), is a pivotal figure in Rick Riordan's beloved teen book series. In a video statement following Disney's announcement, Day expressed her excitement to bring Athena to life and collaborate with the talented cast.

Day's casting is among the latest updates in the development of "Percy Jackson" season two. Alongside Day, newcomers Daniel Diemer and Tamara Smart will portray Tyson the cyclops and Thalia Grace, respectively. Returning cast members include Walker Scobell as Percy, Aryan Simhadri as Grover, Charlie Bushnell as Luke, and Dior Goodjohn as Clarisse.

Season two, set for release in 2025, takes inspiration from Riordan's "The Sea of Monsters", the second novel in the "Percy Jackson" series. The season follows Percy's return to Camp Half-Blood, where he encounters significant changes in his world. Percy's friendship with Annabeth faces challenges, he discovers he has a cyclops brother, and camp is under siege by the forces of Kronos. Percy's journey to restore order leads him into the treacherous Sea of Monsters, where he confronts a hidden destiny.

Day's casting adds another notable name to the "Percy Jackson" adaptation. The series boasts an impressive creative team, including executive producers Rick Riordan, Jonathan E. Steinberg, Dan Shotz, Rebecca Riordan and Craig Silverstein. The showrunners are tasked with faithfully adapting Riordan's beloved fantasy series for a modern audience while staying true to its spirit.