Charlie Bushnell Discusses Luke’s New Look in Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2
Charlie Bushnell, who portrays Luke Castellan, is pretty thrilled about the character’s new wardrobe for the second season of Percy Jackson and the Olympians.
In the first season, Luke was mostly seen in a Camp Half-Blood shirt, but now he’s stepping into a more sophisticated role at a country club. “Sure, the old shirt has its charm, but this is definitely a step up,” Bushnell noted with a chuckle. “I had a lot of fun changing things up this season. Honestly, I think the book portrayed him a bit differently—like he should be this model-type college guy at Harvard or something.”
Walker Scovell, who plays Percy, jokingly remarked, “That’s just him. He walked in looking like this, and they just had to cast him.”
For those catching up, Bushnell’s character has moved away from the usual camp attire. The season finale from the first part revealed that Luke was behind the theft of Zeus’ lightning, motivated by a desire for revenge against the Olympian gods.
As Season 2 kicks off, Luke is on a mission to gather an army to resurrect Kronos, aiming to establish a new era led by the giants of Tartarus, rather than the gods of Olympus. Bushnell shared that exploring Luke’s darker side became simpler thanks to the fresh costumes he wears this season.
“The whole setting really contributed to that,” he explained about embracing Luke’s more sinister aspects. “He’s looking fit this season, and everything is falling into place. Think cruise ship vibes with an Admiral T-suit and stylish outfits.”
That’s the life Luke envisions for himself. In the most current episode, he even attempts to recruit Percy and Annabeth (Lea Sava Jeffries). While aboard the Princess Andromeda, he tries to draw them into his fight against the gods, leveraging the power he gained from Kronos. This echoes his earlier actions in Season 1.
“His surroundings reflect this new lifestyle that Kronos has provided him,” Bushnell elaborated. “He’s keen on sharing that experience with others, including this one.” He gestures toward Scobell and mentions Clarice (Dior Goodjohn), implying that everyone should join him.
Fortunately, Percy and his friends still haven’t been swayed by Luke’s offers. However, he has five more episodes left this season to secure more allies for his cause—unless Percy, Annabeth, and Clarice manage to thwart him first. Viewers will need to stay tuned to see how this unfolds.
The first three episodes of Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 2 are now available on Disney+. New episodes drop every Wednesday at 3 AM ET/12 AM PT.
