Percy Jackson comes to TV.

The highly anticipated TV show, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, based on Rick Riordan's best-selling book series, is set to premiere on Disney+. The first season, consisting of eight episodes, is based on the first book in the series, The Lightning Thief. The show follows the adventures of Percy, a 12-year-old demigod, as he embarks on a journey to retrieve Zeus' stolen lightning bolt and prevent a war. The TV series aims to stay true to the books and features actors closer to the characters' ages. The adaptation also provides an opportunity to expand on the original stories and answer questions that book fans may have. The popularity of Percy's story lies in its themes of "found family" and embracing differences. [Extracted from the article]

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