Summary
- The producers prioritized casting kids for the Percy Jackson series to stay true to the story of young characters discovering their identities and working towards a goal.
- Rick Riordan felt that casting older actors as younger characters would create a dissonant tone that didn't align with the coming-of-age story with magic and mystery.
- Having an age-accurate cast allows the stars to age alongside their characters, avoiding the issue of actors growing out of their roles and helping young viewers relate to the characters' growth and journeys.