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Kate McKinnon Joins Disney+ Percy Jackson as Aphrodite

10/15/2025

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Summary

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Kate McKinnon (actress) has been cast as Aphrodite for Season 3 of Disney+'s Percy Jackson series, testing Percy Jackson's understanding of love before aiding him.
Production for the series is currently underway in Vancouver.
Season 2 will premiere on December 10, 2025.
Season 3 will adapt The Titan's Curse and feature Dafne Keen as Artemis, with Levi Chrisopulos and Olive Abercrombie as Nico and Bianca di Angelo.

History

Historical Context

Released in 2005, "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan launched the Percy Jackson series, blending Greek mythology with modern storytelling. By 2022, the series sold over 180 million copies globally, influencing young adult literature. The upcoming Disney+ adaptation of "The Titan's Curse," premiering in December 2023, continues this trend, revitalizing interest in ancient myths for contemporary audiences.

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Story summary

Kate McKinnon (actress) has been cast as Aphrodite for Season 3 of Disney+'s Percy Jackson series, testing Percy Jackson's understanding of love before aiding him.
Production for the series is currently underway in Vancouver.
Season 2 will premiere on December 10, 2025.
Season 3 will adapt The Titan's Curse and feature Dafne Keen as Artemis, with Levi Chrisopulos and Olive Abercrombie as Nico and Bianca di Angelo.

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