Walker Scobell is an American actor best known for playing Percy Jackson in the Disney+ series Percy Jackson and the Olympians. He made his film debut as young Adam Reed in The Adam Project (2022) and starred in Secret Headquarters later that year.
Born on January 5, 2009, Scobell is 17 as of September 2026. His career now spans science fiction, superhero adventures, fantasy television and an upcoming animated film. Here is a closer look at his background, main movies and TV shows, and what is confirmed about his return as Percy Jackson.
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Who Is Walker Scobell? Quick Facts
| Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Walker Scobell |
| Date of birth | January 5, 2009 |
| Age | 17 as of September 2026 |
| Birthplace | Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Parents | Heather and Pete Scobell |
| Siblings | One older sister and one younger brother |
| Film debut | The Adam Project (2022) |
| Best-known TV role | Percy Jackson |
| Height | A current official measurement has not been verified |
His public biography lists his birthday, birthplace and family. Readers looking for his height should be cautious about unsourced estimates: a figure repeated across entertainment websites is not necessarily a recent measurement.
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Early Life, Family and Interest in Acting
Scobell grew up in a military family that moved around the United States. He spent part of his childhood in Colorado before his family settled in Pennsylvania. His parents are Heather and Pete Scobell, and he has an older sister and a younger brother.
His interest in performance began at school. He took drama classes in elementary school and later appeared in a school production of Mary Poppins. An acting workshop with John D’Aquino helped move that interest toward a professional career; he subsequently secured representation and began pursuing screen roles. These milestones are documented in his biography and its linked reporting.
His early career is easy to misunderstand because his first films reached audiences close together. He was 13 when The Adam Project was released, but auditions and filming had taken place before then. The release year marks his arrival on screen, rather than the beginning of every step that led to it.
Career Breakthrough: The Adam Project and Secret Headquarters
The Adam Project (2022)
Scobell’s first film role paired him with Ryan Reynolds in The Adam Project. He plays the younger Adam Reed, who encounters his adult self during a time-travel adventure. The casting required audiences to believe that two different performers could be the same person at different ages.
That makes the role more demanding than simply playing a younger companion to an action hero. Scobell’s delivery needed to connect with Reynolds’ comic rhythm while giving young Adam his own reactions and emotions. Their exchanges are central to the film’s premise: an adult confronts the person he used to be, while a child gets an unexpected glimpse of his future.
Netflix has published Scobell’s audition tape, offering a useful look at the performance that preceded his debut. The official film page provides the synopsis and cast.
Secret Headquarters (2022)
Later in 2022, he starred as Charlie Kincaid in Secret Headquarters, alongside Owen Wilson. Charlie and his friends discover a superhero’s hidden base and learn that the hero is Charlie’s father. When intruders threaten the headquarters, the children become part of the action. Paramount’s film page confirms the story and cast.
The two films gave Scobell different versions of a young adventure lead. Adam’s story depends heavily on his relationship with his older self; Charlie’s puts friendship and a family discovery at the center. Together, the roles introduced his combination of comic timing, emotional reactions and action performance.
Walker Scobell’s Main Movies and TV Shows
The table below lists his principal acting roles. Upcoming releases are marked separately, so a confirmed project is not mistaken for a film that is already available.
| Year | Title | Role | Format | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | The Adam Project | Young Adam Reed | Film | Released |
| 2022 | Secret Headquarters | Charlie Kincaid | Film | Released |
| 2023–present | Percy Jackson and the Olympians | Percy Jackson | TV series | Ongoing |
| 2025 | Looking Through Water | Kyle | Film | Released |
| 2026 | The Angry Birds Movie 3 | Glider, voice role | Animated film | Upcoming |
Rotten Tomatoes’ filmography also lists his appearance as himself in the 2024 documentary A Hero’s Journey: The Making of Percy Jackson and the Olympians. That behind-the-scenes appearance is separate from playing a fictional character, which is why it sits outside the main acting table.
For viewers choosing where to start, The Adam Project introduces his screen debut, while Percy Jackson and the Olympians follows his work across a longer story. The documentary offers another perspective for viewers interested in the production behind that series.
Walker Scobell as Percy Jackson
Playing Percy Jackson gave Scobell a continuing lead role in an adaptation of Rick Riordan’s novels. He stars alongside Leah Sava Jeffries as Annabeth Chase and Aryan Simhadri as Grover Underwood.
His connection to the books preceded the job. When his casting was announced, Riordan praised his audition and described him as a knowledgeable fan of the series, according to Capital’s account of the casting announcement. That is a more specific explanation of the casting than simply saying that he looked right for the part.
The role calls for several kinds of performance at once. Percy must carry an adventure story while remaining believable in moments of uncertainty, loyalty and humor. His relationships with Annabeth and Grover give the quests their personal stakes: the audience needs to care about the friends as well as the danger around them.
A useful way to assess a book adaptation is to separate appearance from characterization. Resembling an illustration is one consideration; conveying a character’s attitude, relationships and decisions is another. Riordan’s enthusiasm for Scobell’s audition helps explain why performance was an important part of the choice.
The move from films to a continuing series also changes the scale of the work. Instead of completing a character’s journey within one movie, Scobell returns to Percy as the story expands. That makes the series a different career milestone from his two 2022 film releases.
Percy Jackson Season 3: Release Date and Confirmed Details
Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 3 premieres on Disney+ on November 20, 2026. Disney announced the date at San Diego Comic-Con on July 23, 2026.
The season adapts The Titan’s Curse, the third novel in Riordan’s original series. Disney’s synopsis centers on Annabeth’s disappearance and the Great Prophecy, which places the future of Olympus at risk. Read Disney’s official announcement.
- Walker Scobell returns as Percy Jackson.
- Leah Sava Jeffries returns as Annabeth Chase.
- Aryan Simhadri returns as Grover Underwood.
- Tamara Smart returns as Thalia Grace.
- Levi Chrisopulos plays Nico di Angelo.
- Olive Abercrombie plays Bianca di Angelo.
Disney also released a Season 3 teaser announcement on August 15, 2026. The new season is still upcoming at the time of this review, so promotional details should be distinguished from a review of completed episodes.
What Is Walker Scobell’s Next Movie?
Scobell voices Glider in The Angry Birds Movie 3, scheduled for release on December 23, 2026. Glider is Red and Silver’s teenage son. PEOPLE’s exclusive first look confirmed the character and Scobell’s involvement.
Animation adds another format to his filmography. Voice acting places particular emphasis on timing, expression and delivery, making it an interesting next step for an actor whose early roles combined comedy with adventure.
Acting Style, Stunts and Off-Screen Interests
Comedy and action are recurring features of Scobell’s best-known roles. In The Adam Project, the central challenge is connecting a younger and older version of the same character. In Percy Jackson, the work extends to an ensemble and a continuing fantasy story. Those differences make his career more varied than a list of adventure titles alone suggests.
He has also completed stunt training and performs some action scenes himself, according to Capital’s stunt profile. That should not be read as a claim that he performs every stunt in the series.
Away from acting, his official Disney biography lists skiing, snowboarding, skateboarding, lacrosse and swimming among his interests. It also mentions spending time with family, friends and his dogs.
Walker Scobell FAQs
How old is Walker Scobell?
Walker Scobell is 17 as of September 2026. He was born on January 5, 2009, and turns 18 on January 5, 2027.
How tall is Walker Scobell?
A current official measurement of Walker Scobell’s height has not been verified for this article. Online estimates should not be treated as confirmed measurements.
Where is Walker Scobell from?
He was born in Virginia Beach, Virginia. He grew up in a military family and lived in Colorado before his family moved to Pennsylvania.
What is Walker Scobell’s real name?
Walker Scobell is the name used in his public biography and acting credits. There is no verified evidence in the sources cited here that it is a stage name.
What movies and TV shows has Walker Scobell been in?
His main roles include The Adam Project, Secret Headquarters, Looking Through Water, and Percy Jackson and the Olympians. He also voices Glider in the upcoming The Angry Birds Movie 3.
Is Walker Scobell related to Pete Scobell?
Yes. Pete Scobell is Walker’s father. His mother is Heather Scobell, and he has two siblings.
When does Percy Jackson Season 3 come out?
Season 3 premieres on Disney+ on November 20, 2026. It adapts The Titan’s Curse, the third novel in Rick Riordan’s series.
Does Walker Scobell do his own stunts?
Scobell has taken part in stunt training and performs some action scenes himself. That does not mean he performs every stunt in Percy Jackson and the Olympians.
What to Watch Next
Scobell’s main credits offer several starting points: The Adam Project for his debut, Secret Headquarters for a standalone superhero adventure, and Percy Jackson and the Olympians for his continuing lead role. Season 3 and The Angry Birds Movie 3 are the next announced releases to follow as his career develops.
