""When I'm filming something, that's all I think about," he explains. "When I'm not, I kind of drop it completely... Weirdly enough that was the best prep I could have done." That distance helped him return to Percy with a clearer head, even if it's jarring to watch earlier episodes later. "By the time it comes out, you're a completely different person," he says, noting how long post-production can stretch things out."
"That sense of whiplash carries over into other projects too, including Looking Through Water, which pairs Scobell with Michael Douglas in what he jokingly claims may have been the actor's retirement trigger. 'I genuinely think he decided to retire because of me,' Scobell laughs, recalling peppering Douglas with questions while trapped together on a boat for days. Back in the Percy world, Season 2 ramps up the physical demands, with extended stunt prep, long nights, and entire sequences that never make the final cut."
Walker Scobell is adjusting to the mismatch between his everyday life and the public timeline of his Percy Jackson role, as long post-production stretches make released episodes feel dated to him. He avoided obsessive prep between seasons, choosing to live normally and return refreshed, which improved his clarity for the role. The separation makes watching earlier episodes jarring because personal growth outpaces the public portrayal. Scobell co-stars with Michael Douglas in Looking Through Water and describes intense, question-filled boat scenes during filming. Season 2 increases physical demands with extended stunt preparation, long nights, and sequences that ultimately may be cut. Constant readiness remains necessary because final canon choices are uncertain.
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