Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Plot

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Plot

It’s the 21st century, but the gods of Mount Olympus and assorted monsters have walked out of the pages of high school student Percy Jackson’s Greek mythology texts and into his life. And they’re not happy: Zeus’ lightning bolt has been stolen, and Percy is the prime suspect. Even more troubling is the sudden disappearance of Percy's mother. As Percy adapts to his newly discovered status as a demi-god (his father is Poseidon), he finds himself caught between the battling titans of Mt. Olympus. He and his friends embark on a cross-country adventure to catch the true lightning thief, save Percy’s mom, and unravel a mystery more powerful than the gods themselves.

Action Adventure Comedy Family Fantasy Sci-Fi Kids

Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief.

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  Logan Lerman

  Fury, We Were the Lucky Ones (limited series)

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  Brandon T. Jackson

  Lottery Ticket, Get a Job

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  Alexandra Daddario

  The Choice, Baywatch

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  Pierce Brosnan

  November Man, Black Bag

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  Uma Thurman

  The King of Kings, King of Kings

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  Sean Bean

  Deep Cover, Mummies

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  Kevin McKidd

  Brave, The Great Ghost Rescue

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  Melina Kanakaredes

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  Catherine Keener

  Joker: Folie à Deux, Trust

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  Tim Aas

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  Richard Harmon

  Final Destination: Bloodlines, The Age Of Adaline

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  Maria Olsen

  Scare Package II: Rad Chad’s Revenge

Crew Behind the Film

The Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Chris Columbus last directed The Christmas Chronicles 2 and Pixels. The film's writer Joe Stillman last wrote Gulliver's Travels and Planet 51.

Director

Chris Columbus

Screenwriters

Joe Stillman
Rick Riordan

Producers

Chris Columbus
Greg Mooradian
Guy Oseary
Karen Rosenfelt

Production Details

What we know about the Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief movie production.

Key Facts

• Based on the book by Rick Riordan.

Production Updates for Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief

Jan 2010

Completed

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Jul 2009

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Mar 2009

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

Nov 2008

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Nov 2008

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in "development hell."

Oct 2008

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in "development hell."

Oct 2008

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

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