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Kate McKinnon Embodies Shifting Beauty as Aphrodite
18 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Kate McKinnon to portray Aphrodite in Percy Jackson Season 3.
- Aphrodite's appearance will change based on the viewer's perception.
- Season 2 premieres in December, adapting book two; Season 3 adapts book three.
Kate McKinnon, known for her "SNL" work, will guest star as the goddess Aphrodite in the upcoming third season of the Disney+ series "Percy Jackson and the Olympians." Executive producer Rick Riordan revealed that Aphrodite's manifestation of beauty will be fluid, adapting to the perspective of whoever beholds her, a concept important to both him and fans.
This subjective portrayal means McKinnon's appearance might not be the only one viewers see. Riordan hinted that while McKinnon's casting is significant, other iterations of the goddess could be explored. The series aims to stay true to this aspect of Aphrodite's character, suggesting a potentially multifaceted performance.
Production for Season 3 is currently underway in Vancouver. The show's second season, adapting "The Sea of Monsters," is slated for a December premiere, followed by Season 3, which will tackle "The Titan's Curse." McKinnon's character will ensure Percy understands the importance of love before offering aid.
