In aScreen RantExclusive, aPercy Jacksonstar has teased how a new character joining season 2 will shake up Camp Half-Blood and Chiron. When Disney+’sPercy JacksonTV show was released in December 2023, it quickly became a hit with fans of Rick Riordan’s titular book series and newcomers alike. Luckily, the streaming giant picked the show up for a second season.Percy Jacksonseason 2 will feature many new characters, including Tantalus (played by Timothy Simons), a ruthless and mean demigod son of Zeus who joins the staff at Camp Half-Blood.
While new characters always mean changes,Tantalus will definitely impact the dynamic at Camp Half-Blood in major ways, according to Glynn Turman, who plays Chiron in Disney+’sPercy Jackson and the Olympians.Screen Rantreporter Liam Crowley caught up with Turman during the red carpet for the 2025 movie Straw, and the actor teased how the power dynamics will change.
Screen Rant: The dynamic with Tantalus in season 2, Timothy Simons is joining the cast, can you tease at all how the power dynamic at Camp Half-Blood is going to be shaken up a little bit?
Glynn Turman: It’s going to be shaken up in a good way. You have to remember the stakes are even higher now. Everybody is trying to form different alliances, even Chiron gets in a little trouble here and there. You’ll see that in season 2. It’s quite a dynamic.
It looks like Camp Half-Blood and thePercy Jackson and the Olympianscastwill be in for some fun chaos right off the bat, and Chiron, specifically, could struggle to cope with the power shift after being unceremoniously removed from his position.
What Glynn Turman’s Statement About Tantalus Means
Tantalus Will Have A Major Impact On Camp Half-Blood
The simple inclusion of Turman will undoubtedly excite fans ofRick Riordan’sPercy Jacksonbook seriesbecause Tantalus is present throughoutThe Sea of Monsters, causing tension among the campers by favoring some over others. One of the manysins of thePercy Jacksonmovieswas the fact that the 2013Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monstersmovie removed Tantalus entirely. However, Turman’s description of Chiron and the campers getting “shaken up” also serves as a nice indicator that the Disney+ show will continue to stay loyal to the source material.
Additionally, the way Turman describes Tantalus' influence makes it seem like thePercy Jacksonshow will add dimension to the character, rather than painting him as a cartoonish caricature of an antagonist. As terrible as Tantalus might be, personality-wise, he still plays an important role in the story ofPercy Jacksonseason 2pretty quickly after it starts, based on the book. As such, they will need him to cause tension and power struggles without being a completely irredeemable character that the audience wants off the screen. It’s a very fine line between the two, and they’ll need to balance it well.
Our Take On Tantalus Shaking Things Up
Turman’s Description of Tantalus Gives Me Confidence They’ll Get The Character Right
Like otherPercy Jacksonfans, we here at Screen Rant cannot wait to see what the creative team will do withPercy Jackson and the Olympiansseason 2. Disney+ has handled the source material well so far, giving hope that the second season will follow suit. Luckily, Turman’s statement about Tantalus gives me confidence that will be the case.
When I read Rick Riordan’s book series, Tantalus is a character with whom I have a love-hate relationship, and it looks like I’ll probably feel the same way about him in Disney+‘sPercy Jackson and the Olympians. It’s positive to hear that the character’s impact won’t be completely negative, according to Turman. However, I’ll still be rooting for Chiron to get his job back the entire time because, let’s face it, Tantalus is a jerk.
