Walker Scobell: Age, Biography, Movies, TV Shows and Career

Walker Scobell didn’t take the usual route to becoming a young Hollywood star. His breakthrough came at just 11, when he landed a role alongside Ryan Reynolds in Netflix’s The Adam Project. The audition was memorable for one reason: Scobell impressed the casting team with his ability to imitate Reynolds himself. That performance introduced him to a much bigger audience, but it was his casting as Percy Jackson that changed his career.

Today, he’s the face of Disney+’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians, with two seasons behind him and a third on the way. Still only 17, Scobell already has several films and television credits to his name, along with major franchise projects ahead. Here’s a closer look at his age, early life, acting career, movies, TV appearances and what’s coming next.

How Old is Walker Scobell?

Walker Scobell is 17, and his birthday is January 5, 2009.

His age also highlights an interesting challenge for Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Scobell was 14 when the first season premiered in December 2023, 16 when Season 2 arrived in December 2025, and 17 during the show’s third season. Percy, meanwhile, is around 14 in *The Titan’s Curse*, the book being adapted for Season 3.

That difference is normal in television, but it’s particularly noticeable in a series built around young characters. The production schedule reflects the challenge: Season 3 is arriving less than a year after Season 2, and Disney ordered it before the second season premiered. Keeping the seasons moving may help the actors remain close to the ages of their characters.

Where is Walker Scobell From?

Scobell was born in Virginia Beach, Virginia, into a military family. He spent some time living in Colorado before moving with his family to Pennsylvania, where his parents grew up.

Local newspapers around Erie followed his early success, covering the Fairview youngster as news broke about his casting in The Adam Project and Percy Jackson. His route into acting was relatively ordinary for someone who would eventually lead a major streaming franchise. Rather than growing up in the centre of Hollywood, he started with school performances and drama classes.

Scobell took drama classes in elementary school and performed in his middle school’s production of Mary Poppins. He later attended an acting workshop run by John D’Aquino, hired a manager and signed with an agency. The exact dates of those early steps aren’t consistently documented, but by August 2020 he was auditioning for a Netflix movie starring Ryan Reynolds. That audition would change his career.

The Adam Project (2022): The Ryan Reynolds impression

In The Adam Project, Scobell plays the younger version of Ryan Reynolds’ character, Adam Reed, a sarcastic kid caught up in a time-travel adventure.

His audition stood out because he performed an impression of Reynolds, whose Deadpool movies he had watched repeatedly while growing up. The approach worked, beating hundreds of other young actors who had tried for the part.

Playing a younger version of a famous movie star can be difficult. An actor has to capture the original performance without becoming a simple imitation. Scobell captured Reynolds’ comic timing while making the character feel like his own. NPR’s Glen Weldon praised him for being funny without coming across as precocious. It was a strong first impression for a young actor making his feature-film debut.

Filming began in Vancouver in November 2020, when Scobell was 11. The movie didn’t arrive on Netflix until March 2022, by which point he was 13. His performance also earned him an MTV Movie & TV Awards nomination for Best Team, shared with Reynolds.

Secret Headquarters (2022)

Five months after The Adam Project, Scobell appeared in Secret Headquarters, a Paramount+ family adventure released in August 2022. He plays Charlie Kincaid, a teenager who discovers that his father, played by Owen Wilson, is secretly a superhero. Henry Joost and Ariel Schulman, the directors behind Project Power, directed the film.

The movie didn’t make the same impression as Scobell’s Netflix debut. Its IMDb rating was 5.3 at the time of writing, although that says little about the young actor’s performance. He was taking on his second leading film role in a single year, at just 13.

Both movies went directly to streaming platforms rather than receiving traditional theatrical releases. That gave Scobell two major projects with audiences watching from home, often as family entertainment.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians (2023–present)

Scobell auditioned for Percy Jackson a few months before The Adam Project was released. Author Rick Riordan later said the audition tapes impressed the creative team, and Disney officially announced Scobell’s casting on April 11, 2022.

The role came with considerable expectations. Riordan had previously expressed disappointment with the earlier film adaptations starring Logan Lerman, so the Disney+ reboot faced scrutiny from readers who wanted a more faithful version of the books.

In a May 2022 interview with People, Scobell said none of the previous cast members had contacted him, although he would have loved to hear from Lerman. It was a gracious response from a 13-year-old preparing to take over a character closely associated with another actor.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians premiered on December 20, 2023. Disney renewed it for a second season in February 2024 and announced Season 3 in March 2025, before Season 2 had premiered. The second season ran from December 10, 2025, to January 21, 2026, while Season 3 is scheduled to premiere on November 20, 2026.

Critics responded positively to Scobell’s performance. Variety praised the cynical, defiant energy he brings to Percy. One challenge of adapting the books is that Percy’s humour comes partly from his sarcastic first-person narration. Television doesn’t have that same device, so Scobell has to communicate much of the character’s personality through expressions, dialogue delivery and timing. Those are the same qualities that helped him land The Adam Project.

The series has also brought him two notable awards: the Kids’ Choice Award for Favorite Male TV Star (Kids) in 2024 and the Rising Star Award at SCAD TVfest in 2025.

For more about the upcoming season, see our Percy Jackson Season 3 release schedule. You can also read about Nico and Bianca di Angelo, two characters connected to the new story.

Looking Through Water (2025)

Looking Through Water is a different kind of project for Scobell. He joined the cast in May 2023 for a family drama directed by Roberto Sneider, initially reported under the title Blood Knot.

Scobell plays Kyle, alongside Michael Douglas, Cameron Douglas, David Morse and Michael Stahl-David. Unlike his earlier adventure projects, this film places him in a more grounded family drama. It’s an interesting addition to his filmography and offers a glimpse of the different roles he could explore beyond Percy Jackson.

Scobell’s unexpected rise from auditioning newcomer to franchise lead also has some similarities to Owen Cooper’s career.

What’s next for Walker Scobell?

Percy Jackson Season 3 (November 20, 2026)

The third season adapts The Titan’s Curse and is scheduled to premiere on November 20, with two episodes arriving at a time over four Fridays. The finale is expected on December 11.

Scobell has described it as the most book-accurate season so far. That will likely please readers who want a faithful adaptation, although it may also restart the familiar debate about how closely a television series should follow canon.

Thalia’s return is a major part of the story, and the season includes a small time jump that gives Percy new challenges to deal with. There have also been reports suggesting Disney has renewed the show for Season 4.

However, we haven’t found an official announcement, so that should still be treated as unconfirmed. If the series continues, Scobell’s age will become an increasingly interesting consideration. The later books feature an older Percy, but the actor is approaching adulthood while still portraying a teenage character.

The Angry Birds Movie 3 (December 23, 2026)

Scobell voices Glider, the adventurous teenage son of Red, voiced by Jason Sudeikis, and Silver, voiced by Rachel Bloom. Glider is described as a thrill-seeker who is always looking for his next dangerous adventure, which gives his father plenty to worry about. Emma Myers voices his sister June, while Psalm West plays the baby, Olly.

The film’s first trailer has been released. Its original January 29, 2027, release date was moved forward to December 23, 2026, in the United States. It is scheduled to open in India on January 1, 2027.

After spending much of his recent career playing Percy Jackson, an animated family comedy gives Scobell a chance to explore another side of his acting. He can contribute to a major franchise without appearing on screen.

Beyond these projects, no additional roles have been officially announced that we could confirm at the time of writing. You may find online casting discussions linking Scobell to potential superhero roles, but these remain fan speculation rather than confirmed projects.

Last updated: November 6, 2026

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