Percy Jackson Star Walker Scobell Skips Prom After Fans Send Death Threats to Classmates

Walker Scobell made the announcement on his Instagram Story Sunday, directly addressing his fans' harassment of his classmates. The 17-year-old Disney star wrote: "Just to let everyone know, I will not be attending prom. Please stop sending death threats to EVERY teenage girl who could remotely be associated with me based on their proximity to where I live."

Scobell stars as Percy Jackson in Disney's hit series "Percy Jackson and the Olympians," which has given him a large following of devoted fans. However, some of these fans have crossed the line from admiration into obsessive behavior.

The young actor felt compelled to protect his classmates by removing himself from the situation entirely. Rather than risk any of his peers facing continued harassment or potential violence, he chose to skip one of high school's biggest social events.

This incident highlights a growing problem in fan culture, where celebrities' personal lives become targets for extreme fan behavior. For Scobell's classmates, what should be an exciting time choosing prom dates has instead become a safety concern.