Simons describes his experience as “an incredibly fun, wildly good time.”

Some have said you are born to play Tantalus.

How did you answer that call?

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Simons:I found that one to be an incredibly fun, wildly good time.

It really helped out around the house.

Controversially, Tantalus was cut from theSea of Monstersmovie despiteStar Warslegend Mark Hamill being cast to play him.

Original image that shows Percy Jackson new actor Timothy Simons next to Percy

Custom Image by Simone Ashmoore.

As such, thePercy Jacksonseries will be the first time that audiences get to see a version of Tantalus.

Simons' description of his time on the show speaks to hisinterpretation of Tantalus.

Given the character’s antagonistic energy, there is a world wherein that character could be portrayed pretty unforgivingly.

Walker Scobell as Percy in Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 1

He played Officer Stevens in theGoosebumpsmovie, which was similarly aimed at young audiences.

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