Percy Jackson and the Olympians will be introducing a couple more demigods once Percy steps foot in Camp Half-Blood. One of these prominent demigods is none other than the character Dior Goodjohn portrays. That said, who does Dior Goodjohn play in the Percy Jackson series? Where have you seen her before?
How Old is Dior Goodjohn? Where Have You Seen Her Before?
Dior Goodjohn is a 17-year-old actress who has starred in several movies and series. Before being cast in Percy Jackson and the Olympians, you might have seen Dior Goodjohn in projects such as the likes of Are You Afraid of the Dark?, Raven's Home, and Head of the Class.
Goodjohn brought the character of Summer to life in the Nickelodeon series, Are You Afraid of the Dark? Summer is described as a 'walking Instagram photo' as a member of the new Midnight Society in Season 3.
Raven's Home was Dior Goodjohn's first time to star in a Disney series. This is where she played Duchess.
Meanwhile, she played Robyn Rook in the HBO show, Head of the Class series. Captain of the debate team obsessed with business and politics, who secretly likes to play games.
But did you know that the actress was also a part of the Glee series? Goodjohn depicted the young Santana Lopez, whose grown-up version was played by the late Naya Rivera.
Similar to how her Percy Jackson and the Olympians castmates are relatively new in starring in major roles, Goodjohn's role in Rick Riordan's franchise reboot is a good step in expanding her career.
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Dior Goodjohn's Percy Jackson Role Explained
As for Dior Goodjohn's starring role in the Percy Jackson series, she will be portraying Clarisse La Rue, the half-blood daughter of Ares, the God of War.
Clarisse is one of the major characters in the beginning of the Percy Jackson books, especially since she's prominently using her strength and strong will to do whatever it takes to win at Camp Half-Blood. This includes bullying the newbie, Percy Jackson.
Meanwhile, the official synopsis for Percy Jackson and the Olympians series reads:
Percy Jackson & the Olympians tells the fantastical story of a 12-year-old modern demigod, Percy Jackson, who's just coming to terms with his newfound supernatural powers when the sky god Zeus accuses him of stealing his master lightning bolt. Now, Percy must trek across America to find it and restore order to Olympus.
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