Leah Sava Jeffries Addresses Romance Rumors with Co-Star Walker Scobell
The Percy Jackson and the Olympians star has urged fans to stop speculating about a real-life relationship.
Actress Leah Sava Jeffries has officially shut down speculation regarding a romantic relationship between herself and her Percy Jackson and the Olympians co-star, Walker Scobell. Ahead of the show's upcoming season, the 17-year-old actress spoke out to draw a firm line between her real life and her on-screen character.
Jeffries and Scobell star as Annabeth Chase and Percy Jackson in the popular Disney+ fantasy series, which is adapted from the bestselling novels by Rick Riordan. While their characters eventually develop a romance in the source material, Jeffries emphasized that viewers need to separate the fictional storyline from the actors behind the roles.
During an interview with Variety, Jeffries made her stance clear to the public. "I ship Percy and Annabeth, mind you, not Walker and Leah," she stated, adding that both actors felt it was necessary to address the rumors proactively before embarking on their press tour.
The actress also shared a humorous perspective on how fans analyze their every move during public appearances and promotional events. She pointed out that supporters tend to misinterpret ordinary interactions as hidden romantic signals, noting that even eye contact or a lack of it leads to intense online speculation.
"The funny part is, we won’t look at each other, and fans will be like, 'They love each other so much that they won’t look at each other.' But then we’ll look at each other and fans are like, 'Wow, look at him looking at her,'" Jeffries joked. "So like, should I become blind? What’s going on, y’all?" Following the interview, she posted a clip to her Instagram Stories expressing hope that this would be the final time they need to clarify the matter.
Both young stars have expressed admiration for the fictional romance written by Riordan, calling the relationship between Percy and Annabeth a beautiful connection. However, they remain firmly focused on their professional partnership as the series prepares to return for its third season.
The upcoming season of Percy Jackson and the Olympians is scheduled to premiere on Friday, November 20, on both Disney+ and Hulu. This new run of episodes will adapt The Titan’s Curse, marking the first time the 2007 novel has been brought to the screen.
Speaking about the trajectory of the story, Scobell recently told PEOPLE that his character faces significant emotional and physical hurdles in the new episodes, particularly when Annabeth is captured by Kronos. With his companion missing, Percy must learn to step up and guide the group forward, showcasing substantial character growth.