Airing on Disney+, Percy Jackson and the Olympians features a cast led by Walker Scobell in the title role.
10-year-old actor Azriel Dalman, who hails from Vancouver, is among the ensemble cast.
Dalman plays a 6-8 year old Percy in flashbacks throughout half of season 1’s episodes. His scenes cover Percy’s challenging early years before learning he is a demigod.
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Based on author Rick Riordan’s best-selling YA book series, the show also features Megan Mullally and Adam Copeland, among others, in supporting roles.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians premiered on December 19, 2023, on Disney+
Meanwhile, the young performer has acted professionally since he was 6. His previous work includes lead film roles and recurring TV parts, with more than 40 credits to date.
In the upcoming Hallmark TV series Holidazed, Dalman plays ‘Marvin Manetti-Hanahan”.
Past credits include multiple Hallmark films: A Season for Family, We Need A Little Christmas and Coyote Creek Christmas.
Dalman had a recurring role in Joe Pickett season 2 on Paramount+ and played ‘Sonny Boy’ in Roman Emmerich’s feature film Moonfall.
He is represented by is represented by Esther Cohen at The Characters Vancouver.
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