Home / Arts and Entertainment / Percy Jackson: Chariot Race Rigged for Thrills
Percy Jackson: Chariot Race Rigged for Thrills
14 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Chariots were pulled by a mechanical rig, not horses, for safety.
- Filming involved actors strapped together performing stunts.
- The scene paid tribute to stunt coordinator Danny Virtue.
The recent two-episode debut of Percy Jackson and the Olympians includes a thrilling chariot race at Camp Half Blood. Actors Walker Scobell and Daniel Diemer shared insights into filming this demanding sequence.
Contrary to appearances, the chariots were propelled by a mechanical rig, not live horses, though horses were used in other parts of the scene. Filming took place on the Camp Half Blood set, adding to the realism. Scobell noted the difficulty of performing action sequences while secured to his co-star.
This pivotal scene from Sea of Monsters was brought to life with commitment from the production team. Stunt coordinator Danny Virtue, honored at the end of Episode 2 after his passing, was instrumental in making the complex scene both safe and visually impressive.
