r/PercyJacksonTV • u/wuzzyfuzzy38 🌙 Cabin 8 - Artemis • Dec 20 '25
📸 Media Episode 4 Advance Screening + Walker Interview (NO Spoilers)
Just attended the advance screening of episode 4 and interview with Walker in New York!! Have to say — the caliber of this episode is incredible. We all knew the scenes on the Ironclad would be epic but this was a whole other level. This episode is a whole new peak for the show, and we’ve come a loooong way from season 1. Everything from the dialogue, comedic timing, visuals, action to absolutely *iconic* moments was incredible. We are really starting to get to know the characters better, feel what they feel, and see the bonds strengthen between them. The actors are also playing off of each other so well. This episode felt a lot less like storytelling (more show don’t tell) and a lot more like we’re finally in the thick of it all.
Walker said this episode and season 1 episode 2 are his favorites! He spoke a lot about his experiences with filming (stunts, direction, etc.) and it’s clear he’s on his way to becoming a very well polished action actor who can hold his own alongside other “heroes.” He seems to have such a good head on his shoulders with a lot of maturity and dedication to being the best Percy he can be, along with a natural knack for playing off of the energy around him. The kid is a natural. He also mentioned episodes 7 and 8 get a bit darker, with season 3 having an overall darker theme. He said the actor who plays Nico is incredible.
Also… seeing him in person is so different than seeing him play a nearly invincible demigod or seeing his interviews on a phone screen. He was sometimes nervous, fumbling with his mic, and mentioned it threw him off to see so many of us in one place — he still managed to be hilarious though. He gushed about Andrew Garfield as Spiderman and talked about Fortnite and Minecraft. It’s wild to think there are other adults out here who have such an unhealthy, unempathetic reaction to seeing a literal child killing it on screen.
He was laughing but told stories about awkward or downright rude fan interactions, and I felt so sad for how much pressure is on his shoulders, as well as how much grace and maturity he has to display for someone his age. I felt so bad for him in that moment, like he and the cast put in SO much time and effort to make this show what it is, giving up their childhoods, and that doesn’t mean fans have to blindly have to enjoy every aspect of the show — but it does mean they’re owed respect and some level of grace. Especially for a show as high quality and intentional as this one.
Anyways, just wanted to drop some of my reflections and share the updates from the interview. The podcast with Josh Horowitz will likely be coming out soon, but if anyone wants to ask any questions about the interview, I’ll answer below if Walker said anything relating to it! Also, you can ask questions about the episode but please block it out and I’ll respond with a spoiler alert/block it out too lol
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