Book Watch is your go-to podcast for exploring the fascinating world of page to screen adaptations. Join Sarah-Daye and various guests each week as they dive deep into these stories, comparing novels with their cinematic counterparts. From faithful renditions to bold reinterpretations, Book Watch discusses what works, what doesn’t, and what made it unforgettable (or forever forgotten). Whether you're a book worm, a movie buff, or both, Book Watch will keep you in the loop on the latest adaptations and give you fresh perspectives on how books are brought to life on screen. Tune in for thoughtful analysis, lively discussion, and plenty of literary and film insights.
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Book Watch is your go-to podcast for exploring the fascinating world of page to screen adaptations. Join Sarah-Daye and various guests each week as they dive deep into these stories, comparing novels with their cinematic counterparts. From faithful renditions to bold reinterpretations, Book Watch discusses what works, what doesn’t, and what made it unforgettable (or forever forgotten). Whether you're a book worm, a movie buff, or both, Book Watch will keep you in the loop on the latest adaptations and give you fresh perspectives on how books are brought to life on screen. Tune in for thoughtful analysis, lively discussion, and plenty of literary and film insights.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief Part One: Cast Analysis
Book Watch
47 minutes
4 months ago
Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief Part One: Cast Analysis
📖⚡ In this episode of Book Watch, we're diving into the casting choices for Percy Jackson & the Olympians—both the 2010 movie and the 2023 Disney+ series. How well did each adaptation bring our favorite demigods to life? Did the casting choices reflect the heart of Rick Riordan's beloved books?
💡 In Part 1, we'll explore:
✅ The highs and lows of Logan Lerman vs. Walker Scobell as Percy
✅ Annabeth, Grover, and the gods—what worked, what didn't
✅ How age-appropriate casting made a difference
Whether you grew up with Camp Half-Blood or you're just arriving with the new series, this episode is for you!
Book Watch
Book Watch is your go-to podcast for exploring the fascinating world of page to screen adaptations. Join Sarah-Daye and various guests each week as they dive deep into these stories, comparing novels with their cinematic counterparts. From faithful renditions to bold reinterpretations, Book Watch discusses what works, what doesn’t, and what made it unforgettable (or forever forgotten). Whether you're a book worm, a movie buff, or both, Book Watch will keep you in the loop on the latest adaptations and give you fresh perspectives on how books are brought to life on screen. Tune in for thoughtful analysis, lively discussion, and plenty of literary and film insights.
