Leah Sava Jeffries already has one big wish for the future of Percy Jackson and the Olympiansand it involves Zendaya joining the world of demigods.
After battling monsters as Annabeth in Season 1, Jeffries shared her dream casting as she attended the Season 2 world premiere in Los Angeles.
“I don’t know who I would cast her as, but I would love to have Zendaya join a future season,” she said. Varietyadding that she was a fan of all of Zendaya’s projects.
She said Zendaya could play the role of a demigod or “anyone else who hasn’t been cast on the show.”
Season 2 adapts The sea of monstersthe second book in Rick Riordan’s bestselling series.
This time, Percy, Annabeth and their friends embark on a mission to save Grover after his capture by the Cyclops Polyphemus, while trying to save Camp Half-Blood from danger.
With the main trio returning, the new season also brings some new faces. Kate McKinnon, Dafne Keen and Saara Chaudry are confirmed guest stars as the story expands into new mythological territory.
Jeffries isn’t the only actor with big ideas about future dream co-stars.
Charlie Bushnell, who plays Luke, said he would love to see Cillian Murphy join the show, calling him his favorite actor.
Aryan Simhadri, who plays Grover, mentioned that he would love to have the chance to one day work with Willem Dafoe, and even Timothée Chalamet.
While there’s no confirmation yet of any of these A-listers entering the demigod universe, the young cast’s enthusiasm reflects how bold and expansive the future of the series could be.
For now, fans can wait with bated breath to see how Season 2 plays out, and perhaps dream with them about Zendaya entering Camp Half-Blood one day.
