Courtney B. Vance will play Zeus in Percy Jackson and the Olympians season two; this casting comes after Lance Reddick's sad death.

In March, Reddick's reps announced that the late actor had died "suddenly" at age 60 from natural causes in a statement shared with PEOPLE

Courtney B. Vance has joined the cast of “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” as Zeus. The role was originally played by Lance Reddick, who died at age 60 shortly after production wrapped on Season 1. Zeus is the Greek god of the sky and the father of demigod Thalia Grace (recently announced cast member Tamara

Percy Jackson and the Olympians has found its new king of the gods. Courtney B. Vance has officially been cast as Zeus for season 2 of the Disney+ series, taking over the role from the late Lance Reddick.

Actor Lance Reddick, known for his roles in The Wire and the John Wick franchise, died last March at the age of 60 from heart disease. Reddick was a fantastic t

It’s reported in Variety that Courtney B. Vance has been cast to take over the role of Zeus in Season 2 of Percy Jackson and the Olympians. The season is based on the second book in author Rick Riordan's series, called Sea of Monsters.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians' on Disney+ has cast Courtney B. Vance as Zeus following the death of Lance Reddick.

Courtney B. Vance has been cast as the thunder god Zeus in season 2 of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, taking over from the late Lance Reddick, who died last year. "I can't tell you how excited I am to join the extraordinary cast of Percy Jackson and the Olympians!

Percy Jackson and the Olympians has officially recast the role of Zeus. The Disney+ series has cast Courtney B. Vance to take up the mantle from the late Lance Reddick, who died last year, shortly after the first season was released.

Following the passing of actor Lance Reddick, the Percy Jackson series has found a new Zeus. Tony winner Courtney B. Vance will be taking on the role in the second season of the Disney+ series, which is currently in production.