'Percy Jackson' author Rick Riordan slams backlash at Annabeth casting: 'Friends, that is racism' - USA TODAY

Author Rick Riordan has strong words for fans upset about the casting of Leah Jeffries as Annabeth Chase in "Percy Jackson and the Olympians."

Rick Riordan has strong words for fans upset with the casting of "Percy Jackson and the Olympians," an upcoming Disney+ show based on his book series of the same name. On Tuesday, the young adult no… [+3128 chars]

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