Walker Scobell is the 17-year-old actor who plays Percy Jackson in the Disney+ series Percy Jackson and the Olympians, and he is back in the headlines in November 2026 for two reasons: the show’s third season premieres on 20 November 2026, and his father Pete went viral after appearing in the audience during Walker’s Good Morning America interview on 9 November 2026. Four years after his breakout in Netflix’s The Adam Project, Scobell has gone from an unknown 13-year-old from a military family to the face of one of Disney+’s biggest franchises.
This biography covers Walker Scobell’s age, family, early life, acting career, the viral GMA moment, his personal life and his net worth in 2026.
| Full Name | Walker Scobell |
| Date of Birth | 5 January 2009 |
| Age | 17 years old (as of November 2026) |
| Birthplace | Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Known For | Playing Percy Jackson in Percy Jackson and the Olympians; The Adam Project |
| Parents | Pete Scobell and Heather Scobell |
| Net Worth 2026 | ~$3 million (estimated — see Net Worth section below) |
Early Life and Family
Walker Scobell was born on 5 January 2009 in Virginia Beach, Virginia, to Heather Scobell and Pete Scobell, in a military family. His father served 17 years as a United States Navy SEAL, so the family moved often, living in California and Colorado before settling in Fairview, Pennsylvania, where both parents grew up. He is the middle child of three: he has an older sister, Leena, and a younger brother, Tanner, as listed in published profiles of the family.
Acting came early: drama classes in elementary school, a role in his middle school’s production of Mary Poppins, then a workshop with acting coach John D’Aquino, after which he hired a manager and signed with an agency — all before he turned 12.
He attends Fairview High School in Pennsylvania when he is not travelling or on set, and his mother Heather has spoken publicly about the family’s efforts to keep him grounded and focused on his education alongside his acting work.
Breakthrough: The Adam Project and Early Film Roles
Scobell auditioned in August 2020 to play the younger version of Ryan Reynolds’ character in Netflix’s The Adam Project, beating hundreds of other children with an impersonation of Reynolds honed by watching the actor’s Deadpool films repeatedly while growing up. Filming began in Vancouver in November 2020, and the film was released in March 2022.
Critics praised his performance — Glen Weldon of NPR called him “legitimately funny [and] bracingly unprecocious” — and the role earned him a Best Team nomination at the 2022 MTV Movie & TV Awards, shared with Reynolds.
Later in 2022, Scobell starred alongside Owen Wilson in Secret Headquarters, playing Charlie Kincaid, a teenager who discovers a superhero’s secret base under his home. The film was released on Paramount+ in August 2022. In May 2023, he joined the cast of the family drama Looking Through Water, directed by Roberto Sneider, in which he plays Kyle; the film was released in 2025.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians
A few months before The Adam Project was released, Scobell auditioned for the title role in Disney+’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians, based on Rick Riordan’s best-selling novels. Riordan said Scobell “blew us away with his audition tapes”, and the casting was announced in April 2022. The series premiered on 20 December 2023, and his performance was widely praised, with Variety‘s Aramide Tinubu commending his “snark and cynicism that perfectly encapsulates the experiences of a defiant boy”.
The show was renewed for a second season in February 2024, and for a third season in March 2025, before the second season had even aired. Season 2, adapting Riordan’s second novel The Sea of Monsters, premiered on 10 December 2025 with a two-episode debut on Disney+ and Hulu, running to eight episodes in total. Season 3 premieres on 20 November 2026.
He has also moved into voice work: as himself in an episode of Cartoonified with Phineas and Ferb (November 2025), and as Glider in The Angry Birds Movie 3, due 23 December 2026. His awards include Favorite Male TV Star (Kids) at the 2024 Kids’ Choice Awards and the Rising Star Award at SCAD TVfest in 2025.
The Viral GMA Moment and His Father Pete Scobell
On 9 November 2026, Scobell appeared on Good Morning America to promote the third season of Percy Jackson and the Olympians. During the interview, he described Percy as a “regular dude”, which led the hosts to point out that he is a regular teenager himself — and then to his father, who was standing in the studio audience. Host Rhiannon Ally said on air, “To your family, you’re just Walker. Your dad is here. Hi dad, we see you over there. He must be so proud!”, as the camera panned to Pete Scobell.
The clip spread quickly on X, where many noted that Pete looks like Poseidon — Percy’s father in the series — and some fans petitioned for him to appear on the show, as reported by Just Jared on 10 November 2026. Pete is himself a public figure: a former Navy SEAL who launched a country music career in 2015 and was appointed vice president of global security at Datavault AI in October 2025.
Personal Life and Education
Scobell keeps his private life low-key; most of what is known about him comes from his work and interviews. He posts about his projects on TikTok (@walkerscobell) and Instagram (@walker.scobell). He has not publicly confirmed a relationship, and no girlfriend has been confirmed as of 2026.
In April 2026, Scobell said publicly that he would not attend his high school prom, explaining that death threats had been sent to teenage girls who could be associated with him. The episode underlined the darker side of the fan attention that has followed him since Percy Jackson premiered. He continues to attend Fairview High School when he is not filming, and his family has remained based in Pennsylvania throughout his rise.
Net Worth
Walker Scobell’s net worth in 2026 is most commonly estimated at $3 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth, with other outlets giving a wider range from around $500,000 to $6 million. No official figure exists, and his exact contract details have not been publicly disclosed, so every published number is an estimate rather than a confirmed total.
His income comes from The Adam Project, Secret Headquarters and his leading role in Percy Jackson and the Olympians, which is the core of his current earnings. As the face of a major Disney+ franchise, with a third season arriving and a voice role in The Angry Birds Movie 3 on the way, his earning power is expected to keep growing as he moves into adult roles.
As a minor, his earnings are managed under the usual protections for child performers, with his parents overseeing his finances until he turns 18.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Walker Scobell?
Walker Scobell is 17 years old. He was born on 5 January 2009 in Virginia Beach, Virginia. A small number of bio sites list 6 January 2009, but Wikipedia and most published profiles give 5 January.
How tall is Walker Scobell?
There is no officially confirmed figure. Bio-aggregator sites conflict, ranging from 5 feet 4 inches to 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm), with the most recent 2026 estimates at around 5 feet 9 inches, citing IMDb. As he is a still-growing teenager, the figure should be treated as an estimate.
Who are Walker Scobell’s parents?
His parents are Pete Scobell and Heather Scobell. His father is a retired Navy SEAL and country music singer who became vice president of global security at Datavault AI in October 2025. His mother is Heather Scobell. He has an older sister, Leena, and a younger brother, Tanner.
What is Walker Scobell’s net worth in 2026?
Walker Scobell’s net worth is estimated at around $3 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth, the most-cited figure. Other outlets range from about $500,000 to $6 million. The money comes from his roles in The Adam Project, Secret Headquarters and Percy Jackson and the Olympians. No official figure has been published.
Does Walker Scobell have a girlfriend?
No. As of 2026, Walker Scobell has not publicly confirmed a relationship, and no girlfriend has been confirmed by any reliable source.
When does Percy Jackson season 3 come out?
Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 3 premieres on Disney+ on 20 November 2026. Season 2 premiered on 10 December 2025, adapting The Sea of Monsters.
Walker Scobell is also known for his roles in The Adam Project and Secret Headquarters, and for his voice work in The Angry Birds Movie 3. Readers interested in other young stars may also like our biographies of Ross Lynch, Noah Wyle and Sarah Pidgeon.
