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‘Percy Jackson’ Author Writes Powerful Letter in Defense of Casting New Annabeth Chase

When my son got into the “Percy Jackson” books in 6th grade, I hadn’t really heard of the series, but learned that it’s a lot like “Harry Potter” for Gen Zers. Enormously thick books were devoured in less than a week and alarm bells went off for the next release in the series. Searches were […]

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Alexandra Daddario Supports Leah Jeffries In ‘Percy Jackson’

Original Percy Jackson star Alexandra Daddario has voiced her support for Leah Jeffries’ casting as Annabeth Chase following public statements by author Rick Riordan that called out racially-charged trolling. Daddario, who played Annabeth in the films, backed Jeffries after Riordan caused #LeahIsOurAnnabeth to trend with his strongly worded rebuke. “Leah Jeffries is going to be […]