Acclaimed actor Simon Kassianides has officially joined the cast of Netflix’s hit animated series Blood of Zeus for its highly anticipated second season.

Kassianides, known for his roles in The Mandalorian and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., will lend his voice to Orpheus, the legendary musician and poet of Greek mythology. As a Greek Cypriot actor, Kassianides joins an ensemble that already includes several actors of Greek descent, such as Elias Toufexis, Chris Diamantopoulos, and Melina Kanakaredes.

The casting continues a trend set by Greek American creators, writers, and executive producers Charley and Vlas Parlapanides, who have made a conscious effort to highlight Greek talent in Blood of Zeus.

Their approach stands in contrast to major Hollywood productions like Christopher Nolan’s upcoming Odyssey film, which has yet to cast a single Greek actor despite being based on Homer’s epic.

With Kassianides’ addition, Blood of Zeus further solidifies itself as a series that authentically embraces and celebrates Greek heritage in both its storytelling and casting choices.

The upcoming season will also mark the third and final chapter of Blood of Zeus, which airs exclusively on Netflix.

The critically acclaimed series, which was nominated for a prestigious Writers Guild of America Award for Best Animation Writing, has been praised for its rich storytelling and dynamic visuals. Fans can look forward to its epic conclusion when the final season debuts this May, 2025.