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March 15 2012

Nathan Fillion to play Hermes in Percy Jackson sequel. This movie will be released next year.

Simon | Cast&Crew | 20:43 CET | 19 comments total | tags: nathan fillion, percy jackson

Haven't seen the first film or read the books (they're based on books right? Or was that something else Greek mythology related?) but I like the prospect of Nathan as a version of Hermes. Hope this doesn't end up delaying Dr. Horrible 2 though.

the Groosalugg | March 15, 21:09 CET

The first one was pretty good. I'm there.

eddy | March 15, 21:13 CET

Intriguing. I wouldn't normally picture Hermes as Fillionesque. But hey, I'm not gonna question anybody who thinks Nathan Fillion should be in their movie.

MoonRose | March 15, 21:39 CET

I agree with MoonRose: I'd never have thought of Nathan for the part, but I'm still thrilled they cast him! I'm a big fan of the books and wasn't particularly happy with the first movie. The second one can only be an improvement with Nathan aboard.

Tripleness | March 15, 21:52 CET

Interesting. Not that I'm complaining about some Fillion in a film....but I wonder why they recast it?

Irishgirl | March 15, 22:48 CET

I really liked the first one, it was fun and a lot more entertaining than the last few Harry Potter movies, The Sorcerer's Apprentice, The Golden Compass, Eragon and the last two Narnia films put together.

Simon | March 15, 22:52 CET

I really liked the first one, it was fun and a lot more entertaining than the last few Harry Potter movies

Okay, you lost me at that point. The first 'Percy Jackson' was in no WAY better than the last two HP films, IMO.

But Nathan's in a movie... yay!

Mcjw_serenity | March 16, 01:05 CET

Love the books but avoided the first movie because of the so-so reviews, but it looks like I'm there for the second one.

dottikin | March 16, 01:11 CET

I'm not familiar with the book or the first movie, but Hermes in Greek mythology has a trickster aspect and a stud aspect, both of which Mr. Fillion can handle.

janef | March 16, 03:32 CET

that made my day:)

snuffles | March 16, 03:46 CET

Good news. Mr. Fillion playing Hermes makes it certain I will be watching. :)

FollowMal | March 16, 05:20 CET

I really enjoyed the books. I'm ridiculously excited about this!

latinandgreek | March 16, 10:54 CET

Ok, while I don't mean to bash, as a movie lover I can't let that HP comparison go, and I'm not even an HP fan. The first Percy Jackson was like a made-for-tv movie, with visuals, acting and production values to match. In no way was it better than, or even comparable to, any of the HP films, and that oddly includes the first two that were done by the Percy Jackson director. *But* it did boast a pretty decent cast (except for the lifeless love interest, and possibly the lead). And Nathan being in the second unfortunately makes me curious to watch it :S.

luciddreams | March 17, 06:41 CET

Never read the books, but did see the first PJ movie and found it to be a fun little popcorn flick. Had no idea though that it did well enough at the box office to get a sequel. I'm glad NF is cast as Hermes and not the Pierce Brosnan character. That whole manimal thing is a little disconcerting.

BrewBunny | March 17, 15:30 CET

I didn't expect to hear from this movie franchise again.

I have my doubts in regards to the movie, but could see Nathan Fillion pulling off a fun version of Hermes. Mainly, I'm surprised that they seem to be continuing with the second book. It always seemed to be the slowest in the series. I would have assumed that they would skip that story and go to the last three books which are pretty action packed.

Tech-Head Delta | March 17, 18:36 CET

Okay, you lost me at that point. The first 'Percy Jackson' was in no WAY better than the last two HP films, IMO.

I haven't seen the last one but I thought 6 & 7 were very dull.

Simon | March 17, 18:39 CET

I'm a huge fan of the books and am glad to see Nathan as Hermes since he'll get a bigger role as the movies go on. I wasn't a fan of the first movie but they changed the director so hopefully the second movie will be better/follow the books a little more for the overall arc.

BrewBunny - the movie did well overseas and that's how it got greenlighted for a sequel. If it was just going by USA boxoffice it wouldn't have happened.

AliciaJo | March 18, 02:21 CET

I really liked the first movie and I love the books, so I'm even more excited for PJ2 now.

okelay | March 18, 03:06 CET

Simon, 7 & 8 are essentially a big four hour long movie. 7 is all set-up, no payoff -- which I understand puts some people off.

Mcjw_serenity | March 19, 16:46 CET

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