One of the things that made diehard fans love Percy Jackson and the Olympians is that it does not stray too far from its source material. But every so often, the series introduces us to new characters, like the character played by Ted Dykstra in Percy Jackson and the Olympians.
If you haven't watched the series yet, we advise you to skip this explainer guide for now as it contains spoilers. When you're ready, you can always go back to this article for more information on the actor and his role in the show.
Meet Augustus the Satyr
Percy Jackson and the Olympians Episode 6 introduces us to a new character unique to the Disney+ adaptation of Rick Riordan's books. Augustus the Satyr gives us a glimpse into the life of Grover (played by Aryan Simhadri).
In the series, Grover comes across Augustus (played by Ted Dykstra) at the Lotus Hotel and Casino. Unknown to Grover, the older Satyr is under a spell.
The episode then takes us to Augustus' connection to Grover's family. More specifically, Augustus knows Grover's uncle, Ferdinand. When Grover meets him at the hotel, Grover shows his gratitude for his support over the years.
Unfortunately, Grover realizes that the older Satyr is in a trance thanks to the lotus flower. Augustus' memory and connections to Grover have all been erased by the spell.
When Grover tells him about his quest, Augustus tells Grover to join him go to Pan's location. But shortly after, Grover remembers he needs to look for his friends. The casino, however, affects him and puts him into a trance too.
Later, Annabeth (played by Leah Sava Jeffries) and Percy (played by Walker Scobell) mistake Augustus for Grover. When they finally realize the mistake, Augustus tells them where Grover is and the three friends leave the casino together.
They discover that the essence of the lotus flower is being pumped into the air in the casino, which affects people's logical thinking.
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Who is Ted Dykstra in Percy Jackson and the Olympians?
The actor who plays Augustus the Satyr is Ted Dykstra in Percy Jackson and the Olympians.
Dykstra is a Canadian actor and playwright. He made a name for himself by acting in Bach's Fight for Freedom, Mulroney: The Opera, Orphan Black, and several others.
As a writer, he gained recognition for Two Pianos Four Hands, Dorian, and Evangeline.
Despite his short role in the series, Dykstra portrayed such a fun character that viewers enjoyed the addition to the series.
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