Walker Scobell is 15 years old.
Walker Scobell is an American actor who was born on January 5, 2009. He has worked in the films like The Adam Project and Secret Headquarters. Scobell began playing the titular character in the Disney + series Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Scobell has established himself as a very successful actor at a very young age of 15.
When is Walker Scobell’s birthday?
Walker Scobell was born on January 5th, 2009. He was born in Virginia. His parents are Heather Scobell and Pete Scobell. He has two siblings – one older sister and a younger brother. Scobell lived in Colorado for his early years until the family moved from Fairview, Pennsylvania, the hometown of his parents.
He was an active participant in drama classes during his elementary school days. He then pursued his education at Fairview Middle School, where he displayed acting talents when the school featured Mary Poppins. He then attended a John D’Aquino acting workshop, signed with an agent, and hired another manager. He goes to Fairview High School when he is not traveling or working on a film set.
How tall is Walker Scobell?
5’7” (1.70m) is the height of Walker Scobell. In August 2020, Scobell auditioned to play a younger version of Ryan Reynolds’ character in the Netflix film The Adam Project. Although Scobell was up against deep competition involving many child actors, his high-level approximation of Reynolds, sparked by the constant watching of Deadpool films when he was still growing up, helped him secure that role.
The film was shot in Vancouver beginning in November and released on Netflix screens in March. Scobell’s acting was praised by critics where one reviewer commented on the perfect chemistry between him and Reynolds, adding that Scobell depicted a younger man quite well. After this victory, in August 2022, Scobell acted alongside Owen Wilson in the movie Secret Headquarters, which was released on Paramount+.
How did Walker Scobell get the role of Percy Jackson?
Scobell tried out for the role of Percy Jackson in the Disney+ series Percy Jackson and the Olympians a few months before The Adam Project was released. The author of the series, Rick Riordan, was in awe upon hearing his audition tapes and stated that he “blew us away with his Percy” before announcing the official casting dates, which were done sometime around April 2022. The series premiered on December 20, taking audiences firmly under Scobell’s spell as Percy Jackson.
What is Walker Scobell known for?
Walker Scobell, the 15-year-old rising star, is best known for playing Percy Jackson in the Disney+ series "Percy Jackson and the Olympians": In December 2023, Scobell became a household name when he was the lead actor in the Disney+ series, one major adaptation from Rick Riordan’s book series “Percy Jackson.”
2021 was the year when Scobell secured his first major acting job, playing a young Ryan Reynolds in Netflix’s “The Adam Project.” The lovable appearance and almost perfect impersonation of its protagonist made him popular among viewers and critics. Scobell also features in 2022’s family movie Secret Headquarters as a tech-smart kid.
Scobell also enjoys adventure sports like snowboarding and skateboarding, among others, besides the acting profession.
FAQs on Walker Scobell
A. The IMDb rating of Percy Jackson and the Olympians is 7.5/10.
A. Walker Scobell’s weight is 42 kg.
A. Walker Scobell goes to Fairview High School.
