Actress Virginia Kull Opens Up About Her Role As Sally Jackson In The Disney Series

Virginia Kull: On Motherhood, Percy Jackson, and More

Actress Virginia Kull Opens Up About Her Role as Sally Jackson in the Disney+ Series

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Virginia Kull, best known for her roles in "Big Little Lies" (2017) and "The Looming," has recently opened up about her experience playing the titular character's mother in the Disney+ series "Percy Jackson and the Olympians." In an exclusive interview, Kull discussed her inspiration, relationship with her co-stars, and more.

Kull expressed her admiration for the original "Percy Jackson" book series by Rick Riordan and the impact it had on her decision to join the show. "I was a big fan of the books growing up, so when I got the opportunity to play Sally, I was thrilled," she said. "I love the character and the story, and I'm so glad I got to be a part of it."

On her relationship with co-star Walker Scobell, who plays Percy Jackson, Kull said, "Walker is an incredible young actor. He's so talented and professional, and he has a great sense of humor. I've really enjoyed working with him and getting to know him on and off set."

The actress also shared her thoughts on the show's reception, saying, "I've been really happy with the response to the show so far. People seem to be really enjoying it, and that's what we were hoping for. We worked really hard on it, and I'm glad people are connecting with it."

When asked about her favorite aspect of playing Sally Jackson, Kull said, "I think my favorite thing about playing Sally is that she's such a relatable character. She's a single mother who is doing her best to raise her son and protect him from the dangers of the world. I can relate to that on a personal level, so it's been really rewarding to play her."

Kull concluded the interview by expressing her gratitude for the opportunity to be a part of the show and her excitement for the future of the series. "I'm so grateful for the opportunity to play Sally Jackson," she said. "It's been an amazing experience, and I can't wait to see what the future holds for the show."