#Mr Brunner

[levforfakes]

the percy jackson show is amazing in the way that mr brunner says 'there is no one here that goes by that name' instead of 'we've never had a mrs dodds' because he doesn't like lying and in the way grover has to lie about percy shoving nancy to save him and he meets his eyes and you can tell hes heart broken but he has to do it because percy will die otherwise and in the way sally so fiercely loves her son and in the way percy so fiercely loves her back praying to her instead of his dad and in the way luke immediately says that annabeth is his little sister and in the way annabeth is so purely annabeth shes just a child she wants to prove herself she wants to live up to expectations and you can see that in her determination they are precious and children and dont deserve what theyre gonna be put through

there is so much about it that i love

[pjotvshownews]

Clip from the scene in the Met in ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’

[maple-tree-hills]

Percy Jackson AU where instead of Poseidon being absent in Percy’s life, he helps raise him. But Percy doesn’t know his dad is Poseidon. He thinks Peter Johnson is a marine biologist and a fisherman who is frequently on long business trips for his job. Maybe Sally and Poseidon are divorced, and she marries Smelly Gabe or maybe they’re still together, who knows.

Just, instead of Percy being in anger at the gods for neglecting their children he’s in disbelief that his very normal father is Poseidon. They go on fishing trips together all the time and he dresses like a tacky Hawaiian tourist. Not a god. He refuses to believe this despite Grover being a satyr, and Mr. Brunner being a centaur.

I’m not sure if Percy should know all of the gods or not. Maybe he knows Mr. D already as Cousin Dexter. Cousin Dexter has shown up a couple of times in his life. He’s a devil for the drink and a known alcoholic, so why is he at this weird camp playing cards with Grover and Mr. Brunner? And they start talking about the gods and demigods again. And Mr. D calls him ‘mortal.’ And Percy’s like yeah, no Cousin Dexter has had a bit too much to drink despite the fact that he can’t smell any alcohol on him, and he’s only been drinking Diet Coke. Percy switches subjects as to why Mr. D isn’t drinking any alcohol. Apparently, his father won’t let him drink alcohol anymore and is forcing him to work at this summer camp. Percy is happy to hear this because at least someone isn’t having Cousin Dexter’s shit anymore.

Then they switch gears back into the conversion about gods existing and he’s sure Grover, or Mr. Brunner, or Mr. D will say sike, but none of them do. They all seriously believe in the gods. Well Percy is stubborn and won’t be convinced this easily.

And then he finds out that Hades stole the master bolt and has his mother, and he’s like uncle Hector? Uncle Hector is a god of the underworld? And he has my mother and stole Zeus’s lightning bolt? No way. Uncle Hector lives in LA and works at a music producing studio. He is not the god of the underworld. He is not Hades, this is insane and Percy does not appreciate being punked. He’ll admit some supernatural stuff is real because a minatur killed his mom, but being a demigod no way.

And they keep telling Percy about the family drama and he’s still in disbelief. All he knows about uncle Zane is that his father is not on good terms with him. There’s no way uncle Zane who his father HATES, who works in the Empire State Building is Zeus. There’s just no way.

And then he finds out about the Big Three and forbidden children thing. And he goes ‘That can’t be true uncle Hector has two kids: cousin Bianca and cousin Nico.’ And he just accidentally spoils to everyone that Hades has not kept his end of the pact about fathering more mortal children.

And then they’re on the road going through quests fighting against Alecto again, Echidna, and Medusa and Percy still can’t believe the gods are real.

It isn’t until he gets to the underworld that he starts believing. There seated on a dark throne surrounded by skeletons is Uncle Hector? Uncle Hector is actually Hades? He’s freaking out he’s never seen his uncle this way before. He’s terrifying and keeps demanding this Helm of Darkness thing in exchange for his mother. Where’s Nico he wants to hang out with his cousin?

And maybe Percy sasses him because what the heck uncle Hector sending furies after your nephew and holding your sister-in-law hostage and accusing your nephew of theft is not cool. And things for the most part will proceed like they do in the book for the most part. I could see Hades when he’s pretending to be a human behaving similarly to Jay Duplass’s portrayal of him in the TV show. Just a comical uncle who is most certainly not lord of the underworld.

(I’ve only seen the TV and I’ve almost finished the first book so far, but I do know Hades has two kids named Bianca and Nico)

[vanessa-weasley]

idc what yall say but grover and chiron trying to gaslight percy into thinking mrs dodds never existed will never not be funny to me

[apollosbisexualass]

Mr Brunner: Percy, there’s no one here named Mrs Dodds

Grover: As a follower of Dionysus I really don’t think this is good for his mental health

[riordanverse-craziness]

Casting News!! 🎭

[studious-arson]

Watching the pj show reminds me just how much Chiron used to annoy me FJJDJFF like he grew on me eventually but omg is he infuriating

[tending-the-hearth]

CASTING FOR SALLY, ALECTO, MR.D, AND CHIRON

[giasesshoumaru]

"Oh, Percy, this must be a lot for you to process."

"Oh, no, it's - it's fine. I mean, you're a horse; my father won't talk to me unless I get him a drink. Well, this all seems totally normal and reasonable."

"Oh, no, no, no. No. Mr. D. is not your father."

"I could be."

"Yes, but are you?"

"Why must you ruin everything?" - Percy Jackson, Chiron aka Mr. Brunner and Dionysus (Percy Jackson & the Olympians, Episode 1.2)

[pjotvshownews]

The cast of Percy Jackson and the Olympians just had a table read today for the first episode! This means the rest of the roles for episode 1, including Chiron, have been cast!

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[maple-tree-hills]

Do you ever think about how TV show Chiron is an unreliable mentor? He tells Percy at the start of his quest that Hades is more jealous than Poseidon and that he deeply resents his brothers. Percy then meets Hades and he straight up tells him he doesn't do jealous. And that he doesn't want to start a war with his brothers. Just something to think about.

[judelijah]

This is going to be a somewhat chaotic PJOseries review so bare with me

I might do edits to add some of my observations I missed so... Yeah. Prepare for that. And it will def be spoilery

Okay I just watched the first two episodes of @percyseries and this is actually a fresh take and a great adaptation that is of its own just like The Lightning Thief Musical. Most of the decisions of changes they made actually make sense for a show adaptation.

Anyway possible spoilers alert ahead so

Don't say I didn't warn you!

Ep 1 : I Accidentally Vaporize My Pre-Algebra Teacher

Off to a good start. I love how they opened this with flashbacks when Percy was young and how he's struggling with ADHD.

Anyway like I said first and foremost, this isn't really a word by word (word for word? grammatically correct me, anyone, if I were wrong) adaptation. So there will be conversations which I've memorized from the book that will completely get cut, but will be replaced by lines that do not really stray away that much from the essence of the scenes.

Walker embodies Percy Jackson if he were to be born a Gen Z ( well I always considered Percy as a Milennial reading the book as I grew up so ). Obviously, he's still got that charm from his previous movies he starred in. No wonder at all why Uncle Rick entrusted him this role.

Tbh, I only had an issue with Mrs. Dodd's facial appearance. It looked like the CGI on her was unfinished. But the way she strut towards Percy while transforming into a Fury is *chef's kiss*

Even if it's unintentional messaging, I love how it's viewed that these people are also just so unaware and inattentive with their surroundings. (yeah the Mist does all that, Yada Yada but it kinda gave a spotlight on the perspective of an ADHD how they can also be frustrated when people around them don't notice what they see)

And I definitely think that they need to bring back the actor who played Nancy and cast her as Rachel in Season 3. I mean, no one would even notice she's the same actor as Nancy only appeared a brief amount of time.

Sally telling Percy that he's a Half-Blood was so unexpected but it made sense during that scene. The poor kid is going through an existential crisis. She's gotta give her son a break.

Also, I kinda see how that is the very reason why the minotaur found them as soon as he can, if it's still canon in here that the more a demigod know about their connection to Greek mythological stuff, the more monsters they attract and can sense them, and will come for them!

I dunno if it's just me, but the scene when the Minotaur was supposed to be chasing them kinda didn't leave an impression on me that there is some sort of danger looming? I guess part of that is because Pasiphae's son looked too cute? But the scene when Percy went for a bullride is definitely one heck of a heroic moment!

Ep 2 : I Become Supreme Lord of the Bathroom

Mr. D is... a troll. Lol. No. I mean, I def laughed when he played Percy like that. If Jason actually watched Stanley Tucci's take on this role in the Sea of Monsters movie, I think he's actually the continuation of that. It is nothing that I expected from Dionysus reading the book but I can love this take tho.

Chiron is too kind in here. I guess it's the actor's nature emanating in this role. I kinda expected him to be also somehow stern and disappointed at times, and not too cheerful. But with that said, he's definitely the camp director you'd be visiting much so making him more approachable along those reasoning made him a perfect fit!

Tbh, kinda missing a lot of Annabeth content since her role in introducing the camp to Percy has been filled mostly by Luke.

I guess we can see more of her in the episodes that follow which is why they took that direction. I mean, I def agree that we gotta give some more screen time to Luke.

Clarisse and her siblings are ... Probably how Gen Z bullies would act right now, I guess?

And focusing on Grover's whereabouts actually is the cherry I love from this show.

I definitely want the Capture the Flag to occur at night just like in the books (which is also one of the many complaints I have with the movies tbfh), because I feel the scene when Percy was claimed would've been more "atmospheric" with the glowing trident hovering above his head in the dark surroundings... but I guess there are some issues behind the camera that that will be a very tricky so I guess I'll just let this pass.

Prediction for that Ep 3 Preview

With the scene when Sally, and younger Percy talked about how not all who look like heroes are actually heroes, the same goes with monsters, whilst looking at the statue of his namesake holding Medusa's head;

Why do I think that Aunty Em wouldn't be viewed as antagonistic here? I mean, judging from the preview of the next ep, I kinda sense a vibe that she'll willingly offer her head to Percy and somehow tell a different tale from the story that we know about the gorgons?

This is just me, I'll definitely discard this once I'm proven wrong by the show (or not) but even so, I think that is actually a change I can accept also to further the message of

"Not those who look like monsters are amonsters"

Conclusion

Obviously there are complete changes they've done; from the casting alone, and also some specific conceptual description from the books that were somehow intentionally decided that they'd do the opposite, for instance: like what I've mentioned above, playing capture at day instead of night, Chiron's a black stallion from the waist down instead of white, Mr D not looking like a hubbub (erm cherub), Smelly Gabe not being that quite bald, and the fandom's issue with the hair and all that, those things considered that are superficial that even if you completely stray away from it, there won't be that much change at all...but like what I've also said, this is a fresh take and an adaptation that stands on its own just like The Lightning Thief Musical.

Tbh, if you're watching this show without having read the book at all, I'll say this that this is very distinguishable from it, judging by the two episodes alone. It is faithful with the essence but there are details that are only physically manifested from the book which they absolutely turn a 360. You can absolutely say that you're not required to read the series before watching this at all, but I will aso advise that you read it to know what I mean.

Also I can say that at times, I can also pick up some cinematic vibes similar with the hated Peter Johnson movies by most of the fandom, and I can't also help but cry over cartons of spilled milk with those movies are, because they definitely had the potential to be great, but it had all gone into waste!

Those movies could've been what this series is if only they honored the books faithfully beforehand. Such a waste for fans like me who have to wait for this day before getting this kind of adaptation but hey! What's important is now, and RIGHT NOW THANK di Immortales THAT uncle Rick is very much involved!

[mckezny]

so i’m rereading pjo and i’m on tlt and i’m confused as to why chiron would’ve been teaching percy abt the greek gods in latin class? like shouldn’t they be learning abt the roman gods, bc yknow they spoke latin and stuff.

[genya-ruination-safin]

PJO DAY ONE

New updates!

This is it, demigods! Here in Vancouver, we have all hands on deck for the first day of filming on Percy Jackson and the Olympians. The excitement is so thick you could cut it with a celestial bronze ballpoint pen!

Even more cause for celebration: let me introduce you to some of our incredible adult cast members you will meet in the first couple of episodes, listed in alphabetic order.

VIRGINIA KULL - SALLY JACKSON

From Austin, Texas, Virginia Kull has appeared in Boardwalk Empire, Big Little Lies, Mr. Mercedes and NOS4A2, among many other films and shows. Originally, she planned to be a doctor, but fortunately for all of us, she decided to pursue acting instead! Her combination of strength, humor and heart makes her just the Sally Jackson we need. In the table read for episode 101, her performance moved us to tears.

JASON MANTZOUKAS - MR. D

Hailing from Nahant, MA, Jason has decades of experience in movies and television, having showcased his dramatic and comedic skills in shows like Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Parks and Recreation, The League, The Good Place, Big Mouth and Invincible. Self-described as “100% Greek,” Jason is the perfect guy to inhabit everyone’s favorite grumpy wine god and head of camp, Dionysus. He’s also an accomplished jazz drummer!

MEGAN MULLALLY - MRS DODDS

Originally from Los Angeles, Megan rose to fame playing Karen Walker on Will & Grace, for which she won three Screen Actors Guild awards and received four Golden Globe nominations. She has appeared in dozen of films, and has brought her talents to such TV series as The Great North, Parks and Recreation, and 30 Rock. She is also the voice of Gayle in Bob’s Burgers.

GLYNN TERMAN - MR BRUNNER

Where to even start with Glynn’s legendary career? One of his first stage roles was at the age of twelve, when he appeared alongside Sidney Poitier and Ruby Dee in the original Broadway production of Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun. Since then, he’s had such notable TV roles as Mayor Clarence V. Royce  on The Wire, Jeremiah Kaan in House of Lies, and Doctor Senator in Fargo, winning many awards and accolades along the way. He also starred in the feature Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom with Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman. Not only is he a multitalented actor, Glynn is also a champion rodeo cowboy who has run Camp Gid D Up in Southern California since 1992 to introduce inner city and at-risk youth to horsemanship at a working ranch. In other words, he is the perfect Chiron, the immortal centaur and trainer of heroes at Camp Half-Blood.

TIMM SHARP - GABE UGLIANO

Hailing from Fargo, North Dakota, Timm has been a TV series regular on Blunt Talk, Undeclared, Enlightened, Briarpatch and Six Feet Under. Over the past twenty years, he has appeared in dozens of films and shows from Fun with Dick and Jane to It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and is also active in the Los Angeles improv comedy community. Timm had us laughing out loud with his take on Gabe Ugliano, and we can’t wait to see him play stepdad to Walker Scobell’s Percy Jackson!

More to come, demigods! Look for another post from me next week, when I will share a few more inside scoops about how filming is going. Further casting information will be coming out in phases, so stay tuned and be patient!

[ryderdire]

My absolute favorite line in the Percy Jackson Musical will and always has been

MR BRUNNER?!? YOUR A 

HORSE ?!??!?”

[books-and-draws-eclectic]

'Not Mr. Brunner,' the ex-Mr Brunner said. 'I'm afraid that was a pseudonym. You may call me Chiron.'