The throne on Olympus will never be empty.
Vance said in a statement Monday.
And, of course, Zeus will have a new face.
Courtney B. Vance; Lance Reddick.Arturo Holmes/Getty; Disney+
I felt so fortunate to watch this man stand tall on Mt.
Olympus, but more importantly I felt lucky to be able to call him a friend.
This legend of cinema not only wanted to honor the books, but wanted to honor Lance’s legacy.
We can’t wait for you all to see him take the throne."
Each season of the TV series is designed to adapt one of Riordan’s books.
Season 1 was based onThe Lightning Thief, while season 2 will be based onSea of Monsters.
It’s set to premiere in 2025.
