Artemis and Zoë Nightshade Cast for Percy Jackson Season 3

Disney’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians is expanding its Season 3 lineup with two new recurring cast members who bring key figures from the books to life. Dafne Keen will portray Artemis, the goddess of the moon and the hunt, while Saara Chaudry will play Zoë Nightshade, Artemis’s loyal lieutenant. The announcements come as production on Season 3 continues in Vancouver, with the season based on The Titans Curse, the third book in Rick Riordan’s acclaimed series.

Artemis is described as a regal and honorable fighter who favors the outdoors and the freedoms of the wilds over the politics and formality of Olympus. Her immortal Hunters, a devoted cadre who have sworn maidenhood to the goddess, accompany her on her quests, leaving Artemis with relatively little contact with mortals. Keen’s Artemis is expected to be a formidable presence, combining athletic prowess with a sense of duty as she confronts grave challenges. Zoë Nightshade, played by Chaudry, is Artemis’s most trusted warrior and the first among the Immortal Hunters. She has stood by Artemis for more than 2,000 years, bringing a long history of battle experience and a sometimes stern, serious demeanor that can provide...