Celebrities can now gain massive followings overnight, and that is in large part due to social media, with several fan groups forming up to support individual actors. However, fame and admiration are sometimes accompanied by unhealthy obsession, which is unfair to the celebrities. Percy Jackson and the Olympians actor Walker Scobell would know a thing or two about this dark side of the fan culture.

The actor recently opened up about a scary incident involving threat messages on his social media.

After starring in The Adam Project and Percy Jackson and the Olympians, the 17-year-old actor, Walker Scobell, quickly rose to fame. As he continues to build an impressive resume, he has also amassed a massive fan following that adores and appreciates his work. However, he recently took to his Instagram Story to share a lengthy message, revealing that he will not be attending prom and addressing the recent scary incident.

“Please stop sending death threats to EVERY teenage girl who could remotely be associated with me based on their proximity to where I live. It’s not fair to them or to their families. Maybe also just stop sending death threats in general. That’s just not cool. Kinda weird I have to say this,” he wrote.

Unfortunately, several celebrities have faced similar situations in which they or their families received threatening messages, which deeply affected them. From backlash over on-screen characters or public controversies and relationships, celebrities are often targeted with death threats. From constant public scrutiny, criticism, and typecasting, a celebrity’s life is not as easy and glamorous as it appears from afar. 

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Now, despite the unsettling experience, Scobell has also received an outpouring of support from fans, as well as appreciation from people behind the series.

Walker Scobell has been impressive as Percy Jackson in the Disney+ series Percy Jackson and the Olympians. And not just fans, industry heavyweights have also praised his performance. One of them is Percy Jackson author Rick Riordan, who said the actor was born for this role.

“I'm sure he was born for a lot of roles! But he really is perfect for this. He has that voice down so well, and he embodies who Percy is,” Riordan said.

During the launch, the actor also revealed that his The Adam Project co-star Ryan Reynolds still texts him and stays in touch. Fans will get to see more of Scobell when he returns in the next season of the Disney+ series. It has already been renewed for a third season.

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