Just moments ago the author of the mega-popular young adult series Percy Jackson & The Olympians made a HUGE announcement on Twitter!

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That’s right — Rick Riordan just shared the BIG NEWS that Disney+ will be turning his books into a live-action TV show!

Percy Jackson fans will recall there’s already been a film called The Lightning Thief as well as its sequel, Sea of Monsters. But fans have been waiting for almost a decade to see some of their famous Percy Jackson stories retold!

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Rick Riordan says the project is still in its early developmental stages and that he can’t discuss many details at this time other than the Disney+ series will follow the storyline of the original five-book series, starting with The Lightning Thief in season one. Rick Riordan even reassured his readers stating he would be “involved in-person at every step of the show.”

© Rick Riordan’s Twitter

“There will be much more news in the future, but for now, we have a lot of work to do! Buckle up, demigods. It’s going to a fantastic, exciting ride” wrote Rick Riordan. We couldn’t agree more! We’ll continue to follow this story and let you know when you can expect this series to air!

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