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SNL's Kate McKinnon Cast as Aphrodite in Percy Jackson Season 3

SNL alum Kate McKinnon has joined the cast of Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 3. She'll be playing Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty. McKinnon's character will challenge Percy Jackson to respect the power of love before helping his quest. The series continues production in Vancouver for its third season based on "The Titan's Curse."

Key Points: Kate McKinnon Joins Percy Jackson Season 3 as Aphrodite

  • McKinnon will play Aphrodite as a recurring guest star in Season 3
  • The goddess must ensure Percy respects love's power before offering aid
  • Season 3 is based on Rick Riordan's "The Titan's Curse" book
  • Production is currently underway in Vancouver for the Disney+ series
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SNL star Kate McKinnon to play Aphrodite in 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' Season 3

Saturday Night Live star Kate McKinnon will play Aphrodite in Percy Jackson Season 3, bringing the Greek goddess of love to Disney+'s hit fantasy series.

"Aphrodite can alter her appearance depending on the beholder - Variety"

Washington DC, October 16

The 'Saturday Night Live' cast member Kate McKinnon has joined the cast of "Percy Jackson and the Olympians' Season 3" as a recurring guest star, reported Variety.

The actress will play the role of Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty. As per the official character description, Aphrodite "can alter her appearance depending on the beholder" and "must be sure that Percy Jackson (Walker Scobell) respects the power and importance of love before she agrees to offer aid on his quest," as quoted by Variety.

McKinnon is best known for her work on 'Saturday Night Live,' serving as a cast member from 2012 to 2022.

The actress earned 10 Emmy nominations during her tenure, winning twice. Her other prominent credits include the films 'Bombshell' (2019), 'Yesterday' (2019), 'The Spy Who Dumped Me' (2018) and the 2016 'Ghostbusters' reboot.

More recently, McKinnon played Weird Barbie in Greta Gerwig's 'Barbie' (2023) and Carole Baskin in Peacock's 2022 limited series 'Joe vs. Carole,' reported Variety.

The actress will be seen in Andrew Stanton's upcoming sci-fi film 'In the Blink of an Eye.'

'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' is based on Rick Riordan's middle-grade book series of the same name, according to the outlet.

Riordan created the TV series with Jonathan E. Steinberg, who serves as showrunner alongside Dan Shotz.

Along with Scobell, the main cast includes Leah Sava Jeffries, Aryan Simhadri, Charlie Bushnell, Dior Goodjohn and Daniel Diemer.

The series debuted on Disney+ in 2023, and Season 2 is set to premiere on December 10. Season 3, based on the book "The Titan's Curse," is currently in production in Vancouver.

- ANI

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Arjun K
My kids are huge Percy Jackson fans here in Mumbai. They've been reading the books since lockdown. This casting news made their day! Hope they stay true to the book's portrayal of Aphrodite.
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Rohit P
Interesting choice. While I love Kate McKinnon's comedy, I'm not sure if her style matches the ethereal beauty Aphrodite should represent. Hope she proves me wrong though! The series has been good so far.
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Sarah B
As someone who grew up with Greek mythology, I'm excited to see how they interpret Aphrodite's character. The "altering appearance" aspect sounds fascinating for visual storytelling.
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Vikram M
Finally some good news to read! After all the political debates, it's refreshing to see entertainment news. Disney+ is doing great with this adaptation. Jai ho! 🙏
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Kavya N
Ten Emmy nominations! That's some serious talent. Indian audiences appreciate quality performances, and she seems perfect for the quirky yet powerful goddess role. Waiting eagerly! 💫

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