Unfortunately, when Leah Jeffries was cast as Annabeth, she dealt with some casting backlash initially for not matching the character description in the books. The new Hermione actress Arabella Stanton was in a similar position when her casting news came out. Jeffries has some solid advice for the cast to “stay strong” and stick with each other.

The cast and showrunners of the Disney+ series appeared at Comic-Con for a panel that included news about the coming second season, as well as a key piece of casting for season three, which the streamer ordered shortly after filming on season two wrapped earlier in the year. A daily brief about what matters and what's interesting in Hollywood.

Rick Riordan revealed that Season 2 of "Percy Jackson" is set to premiere on Dec. 10, with two new demigods joining the cast of Season 3.

Before the Broncos: Jackson (5-11, 189 pounds) spent his final two college seasons at Arkansas State after spending 2019-22 at Syracuse University. As a member of the Orange, Jackson led the team in 2021 with 39 catches for 389 yards, earning an All-ACC mention from Pro Football Focus.

The Michael Jackson biopic from Lionsgate and Universal is looking to thrill audiences next year.

Jaafar Jackson, the late singer's real-life nephew, will step into the role of Michael Jackson. Michael, the highly anticipated biopic from Lionsgate and Universal Pictures and directed by Antoine Fuqua will now debut on April 24, 2026, instead of its originally slated October 2025 release.

A man allegedly shot his 16-year-old girlfriend in Jackson. Jackson police identified the man as Jermaine Bradley, 22. The shooting happened on Thursday along Dewey Street, WLBT-TV in Jackson reported.

Jackson police have arrested a suspect in connection to the April 2025 fatal shooting of 51-year-old Steckie Black on Savannah Street. According to Public Information Officer Tommie Brown, officers responded at approximately 12:02 a.m. April 19 to the 100 ...