Common Sense Media Review
By Ashley Moulton
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Fun peek into behind-the-scenes Percy magic; heavy promo.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 8+?
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Where to Watch
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A Hero's Journey: The Making of Percy Jackson and the Olympians
What's the Story?
A HERO'S JOURNEY: THE MAKING OF PERCY JACKSON AND THE OLYMPIANS follows the three teenage stars of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians TV series as they step into their roles. The actor playing Percy (Walker Scobell) has a lot to learn, with complex stunts and fight scenes woven into his performances. Behind-the-scenes movie magic is revealed as the documentary shows the sets, costumes, and special effects that come together to make the world of Percy. Most of all, the documentary makes clear the tremendous amount of work and talent that goes into producing a series on this epic scale.
Is It Any Good?
Fans of the Percy Jackson series will adore this documentary, but any tween or teen (or adult) with an interest in filmmaking will enjoy it too. It's really fun to see how certain elements of the show come together behind-the-scenes. Kids will also enjoy seeing their peers take on the challenge of acting in very demanding roles and getting to know the Percy actors better. Families who have been watching the series together should definitely add A Hero's Journey to their watch-list.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about whether you think it would be fun to be a TV or movie actor as a kid. Why or why not?
What surprised you the most about how the Percy Jackson series is made? Is it cool to know how they did it, or does it take away some of the magic?
What job would you most like to have on a TV or film set? Why?
TV Details
- Premiere date : January 30, 2024
- Cast : Walker Scobell , Leah Jeffries , Aryan Simhadri
- Network : Disney+
- Genre : Reality TV
- Topics : Adventures , Arts , Book Characters , Fantasy ( Magic ) , Superheroes
- TV rating :
- Last updated : December 8, 2025
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