Percy Jackson & The Lightning Thief International Trailer

Percy Jackson Lightning Thief

The International trailer for Percy Jackson & The Lightning Thief has hit the Interweb, and it looks better than the previous trailer(s) that we’ve seen for the film.

The difference? This international trailer actually sets up something of an interesting (and action-packed) story, rather than simply providing us a glimpse at something that looks like yet another Harry Potter knock-off.

Speaking of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson & The Lightning Thief is being helmed by Chris Columbus, the same guy who directed the first two installments of the Potter franchise. Percy Jackson is based on the popular young-adult novels by Rick Riordan, and tells the story of a young boy named Percy (Logan Lerman) who discovers he is the descendant of the Greek Gods, only to become embroiled in a god-war.

The cast of actors playing the gods in the movie are made up of some very familiar faces – see if you can spot them in the trailer:

In case you didn’t catch them all, the gods are Pierce Brosnan as Chiron, Uma Thurman as Madusa, Sean Bean as Zeus, Kevin McKidd as Poseidon, Rosario Dawson as Persephone Serinda Swan as Aphrodite, Erica Cerra as Hera, Luke Camilleri as Dionysus, Dylan Neal as Hermes and Melina Kanakaredes as Athena. Also in the cast are Catherine Keener as Sally Jackson and Brandon T. “Tropic Thunder” Jackson as Grover Underwood.

What did you think, did you like the latest trailer?

Percy Jackson & the Lightning Thief hits theaters on February 12, 2010.

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Ken J

That last part with Medusa reminds me of Clash of the Titans, lol.

KantStandYa

not bad definetly checkin it out

Kolchak

That is actually pretty good and February is not too long away. I'll probably see it.

Claire

Ooh, looks really good. My kind of movie. I love fantasy/action type movies, especially with teenagers.

iwasherenotyou

Now I'm interested.

Hikaru

Just seeing Medusa makes me what to see this. Since I found out this was coming out I started reading the books, which are pretty entertaining and addicting. On the other hand, the casting of the Gods don't seem quite on target, but I'll put my trust in Columbus's film making skills.

INK

Looks good. I'm not usually a fan of teens becoming heroes. I think that works better in books than movies but I'll probably give it a look.

lastdrag0n89

That was pretty awesome, makes me want to read the books. I love the concept

John "Kahless" Taylor

Never try to miss the chance to see me some Rosario. Yummie! :-) Looks pretty good to me, better than the first teaser.

sabeehah

the books wer great except for the last one cuz i didnt read it yet

THIS IS A PEN!

lol this is a pen!

Paul77

Looks like a fun film.

Sylar's Hunger Continues

I saw a giant display for this in the theatre, except no "Percy Jackson" in the title. I'd never heard of the books or this movie. I had hoped a trailer would show. After seeing this, I still have no clue as to what a lightning thief is.

I'll see it! Let's hope this actor has 3 younger brothers who can act, so he won't be still doing sequels in his 30's.

Steve

I read the books with my daughter. I have been going back and picking up a lot of children's books to keep pace with the kids. These were very nice (simplistic at times) but on the whole well written for the age group they are aiming to hit. The trailer from the movie is enough to make me know that I will go see it. Sometimes we just need to be entertained and this appears to be one of those movies.